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Meta Axes Horizon Worlds VR, Shifts to Mobile Amid Metaverse Rethink

Meta is shifting Horizon Worlds to a mobile-first platform, removing it from Quest VR headsets by June 15, marking a major change in its metaverse strategy.

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Storyboard•19-03-2026, 11:32

Meta Axes Horizon Worlds VR, Shifts to Mobile Amid Metaverse Rethink

•Meta is delisting Horizon Worlds from Quest VR headsets by end of March, with full VR withdrawal by June 15.
•The platform will continue solely as a mobile application, allowing independent evolution of VR and mobile experiences.
•This marks a significant pivot from Meta's initial VR-first metaverse strategy outlined by Mark Zuckerberg in 2021.
•Horizon Worlds saw limited adoption, attracting only a few hundred thousand monthly users, far below expectations.
•The decision follows job cuts in Reality Labs and substantial financial losses, as Meta prioritizes AI investment.

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