#VR

All articles tagged with "VR"

Meta's VR Metaverse takes one more step into the grave

Meta's Horizon Worlds Is Leaving VR. The Metaverse Dream Is Over.

Meta has confirmed that Horizon Worlds will no longer be available in virtual reality after June 15, quietly burying the VR metaverse vision that the company staked its entire rebrand on.

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

DT Editorial Team·Mar 19, 2026·4 min read·via mashable.com

Meta Shuts Down Horizon Worlds on Quest Headsets in June

Meta is discontinuing Horizon Worlds on Meta Quest headsets in June, signaling the effective end of the company's flagship metaverse social experience as it pivots toward AI and practical mixed reality.

Key Takeaways

Meta shutting down Horizon Worlds on Quest headsets in June, five years after the metaverse pivot that renamed Facebook
Platform never achieved critical mass for engaging social interactions despite multi-billion dollar development costs

DT Editorial Team·Mar 18, 2026·3 min read·via wired.com