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Meta discontinues Horizon Worlds VR as it focuses on mobile
Meta 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.
VR app Meta Horizon Worlds will no longer be playable in VR
Meta Horizon Worlds, the VR social network app, will cease to be playable in virtual reality starting June 15, transitioning to a mobile-only experience. This change is part of Meta's renewed focus on VR and mobile platforms, aiming to streamline the Quest experience and better support developers. The move follows significant financial losses and studio closures within Meta's Reality Labs division.
Meta "shifts focus" of Horizon Worlds platform from Quest VR to mobile
Meta is shifting the focus of its Horizon Worlds metaverse platform from its Quest VR headsets to mobile devices to reach a larger market. The company is separating its VR and Worlds platforms, doubling down on the VR developer ecosystem while making Worlds almost exclusively mobile. This strategic shift follows significant financial losses for Reality Labs and recent layoffs and studio closures.
