Horizon Worlds
News, coverage and analysis tracking Horizon Worlds across the outlets.- Perfect Ten: The online game sunsets of 2026 to dateThis article lists ten online games, primarily MMORPGs, that have experienced significant end-of-life milestones or full sunsets in 2026. It highlights titles like Occupy White Walls, Destiny 2, and Horizon Worlds, discussing their unique aspects, reasons for closure, and the broader implications for the gaming industry, particularly concerning business models and player engagement.
Can Otherquest Mertaverse Emerge After Meta shuts down its $80 Billion Metaverse project?Meta Platforms is significantly revising its metaverse strategy, transitioning Horizon Worlds from a VR-focused platform to a mobile application and removing it from the Quest store due to low user interest and monetization issues. Meanwhile, Yuga Labs' Otherside is gaining traction with its user-owned, decentralized metaverse model, presenting an opportunity for growth as Meta steps back from its $80 billion metaverse investment.- MMO Week in Review: EverQuest celebrates 27 years and a lawsuit settlement in its favorEverQuest celebrated its 27th anniversary with a lawsuit settlement that favors Daybreak Game Company, keeping emulators offline. This week also saw layoffs at Amazon for Lost Ark developers, Facebook scaling back VR metaverse ambitions, and discussions around various MMORPG updates and industry trends.
- The On & Off Again Saga of Horizon Worlds VR SupportMeta initially announced the removal of VR support for its social VR platform Horizon Worlds, only to reverse the decision shortly after. This marks a confusing turn for the platform's development and its commitment to VR.
- Meta isn't shutting down its VR metaverse after allMeta has reversed its decision to shut down the VR version of its metaverse, Horizon Worlds, stating it will remain accessible for existing games for the foreseeable future. CTO Andrew Bosworth clarified that while the company is pivoting its metaverse focus towards AI and mobile experiences, VR and Horizon Worlds are not being abandoned. Meta continues to invest in VR technology and is working on its next two generations of VR headsets.
Meta discontinues Horizon Worlds VR as it focuses on mobileMeta is discontinuing the VR version of its metaverse platform, Horizon Worlds, on June 15, 2026, shifting its focus entirely to a mobile-only experience. The VR version will be removed from the Quest store by March 31, 2026, making all associated worlds inaccessible. Meta Horizon Plus subscription perks will also be phased out by the end of March.- Meta is separating the VR element from its Horizon Worlds social platformMeta is separating the virtual reality component from its Horizon Worlds social platform, shifting development entirely to mobile devices. While Meta maintains its commitment to VR, this move indicates a strategic pivot for the Horizon Worlds experience.
- Facebook/Meta is killing off the VR part of its VR metaverse game Horizon Worlds in JuneMeta is sunsetting the virtual reality version of its metaverse game Horizon Worlds on June 15, 2026, removing it from the Quest store. The company states this is to allow each platform to grow with greater focus, with the game continuing on mobile devices. The VR version, launched in 2020, faced criticism for its graphics and performance.
- Virtual Reality CheckNVIDIA RTX-accelerated computers can now connect directly to the Apple Vision Pro. Meanwhile, Meta is shutting down its virtual reality social platform Horizon Worlds on Meta Quest devices.
- Meta will shut down VR Horizon Worlds access in JuneMeta will discontinue virtual reality access to its metaverse platform, Horizon Worlds, on June 15, 2026. The company is shifting its focus to a smartphone version of the app and will remove VR-specific worlds and features from the Meta Quest store by March 31, 2026.