ChainCatcher reports that Meta has announced that, starting June 15, users will no longer be able to build, publish, or update virtual worlds on Meta Quest headsets, nor access Meta Horizon Worlds through Quest devices. This virtual world functionality will continue to be available on the Meta Horizon mobile app. A Meta spokesperson cited a blog post from February this year, which stated that the company is shifting its focus for Worlds to be "almost entirely mobile-first." Earlier in January, Meta laid off approximately 1,000 employees from Reality Labs and closed several virtual reality gaming and content studios. Andrew Bosworth, Chief Technology Officer and head of Reality Labs, had previously stated in a memo to employees that Meta would prioritize mobile experiences over immersive virtual worlds accessed via headsets. This move marks another step in Meta’s retreat from the metaverse strategy previously championed by Mark Zuckerberg. Resources within Reality Labs have been redirected from VR gaming toward wearable products aimed at advancing AI goals, including Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
Meta Disables Quest Access to Horizon Worlds, Shifts Focus to Mobile
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Meta announced on-chain that, as of June 15, Quest users can no longer build, publish, or access Horizon Worlds. The feature remains available on the Meta Horizon mobile app. A spokesperson referenced a February blog stating the shift is now “almost entirely mobile-centric.” Earlier this year, Meta eliminated approximately 1,000 jobs in Reality Labs and closed VR studios. CTO Andrew Bosworth said the company will prioritize mobile over immersive VR, redirecting resources toward wearable products, including Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. This move aligns with a strategic pivot away from the metaverse.
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