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Meta's Horizon Worlds Is Leaving VR. The Metaverse Dream Is Over.
Key Takeaways
- Meta confirmed Horizon Worlds will no longer be available in VR after June 15, 2026
- The platform struggled from launch with poor visuals, low adoption, and a reputation as a ghost town
- Meta is pivoting to a Horizon Worlds mobile app while maintaining it remains committed to VR hardware
- The move marks the effective end of the VR metaverse vision Zuckerberg staked Facebook's 2021 rebrand on
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DT Editorial Team··4 min read·via mashable.com