Meta VR reverses decision: Horizon Worlds remains open

Meta, Horizon Worlds VR He quickly withdrew his closure decision. The company said it will keep the platform running on VR devices “for the foreseeable future.” This change eliminates the expectation of new content while preserving access for existing users.

Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth said in his statement on Instagram that user feedback is decisive. The company was previously Horizon Worlds It had announced that VR access would end after June 15. The plan changed and it became clear that existing experiences would be preserved.

Bosworth stated that the games and experiences users currently play will remain accessible on the VR side. You can download the application and continue using it. However, Meta clearly states that it will not develop new games or content for the platform.

This decision is directly linked to the company’s change of priorities. Recently, Meta has been focusing on artificial intelligence projects instead of metaverse. Studies shaped around the goal of “super intelligence” have caused resources to shift to different areas.

Meta expands the definition of metaverse and changes its focus

Bosworth’s statements also show how the concept of metaverse is positioned within the company. Meta doesn’t limit this concept to just VR. Augmented reality (AR), mobile devices, and even everyday phone use are seen as part of this vision.

In fact, this approach makes shifting Horizon Worlds to mobile platforms more understandable. Meta defines a broader and more accessible digital space rather than a completely VR-centric experience.

On the other hand, it is also known that the company is downsizing on the metaverse side. During the year, Meta parted ways with more than 1,000 employees in this division and closed three VR studios. Despite this, Bosworth emphasizes that VR investments continue. The company continues to work on two different next-generation VR headsets.

on the Turkish side VR devices It is mostly used through individual imports. Meta Quest For series users, this decision means the continuation of existing experiences. However, the lack of new content may limit the long-term use of the platform.

Meta, Horizon Worlds VR It does not close its side, but it shifts its development focus to different areas. While the platform remains accessible to existing users, the company’s approach to the metaverse is being redefined more broadly.