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Meta will shut down VR Horizon Worlds access in June

Meta will shut down VR Horizon Worlds access in June
**Meta Says Goodbye to VR Horizon Worlds in June** Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, is making some significant changes to its virtual reality (VR) platform, Horizon Worlds. After announcing plans to separate Horizon Worlds from the Quest VR platform in February, Meta has now revealed that the VR version of the platform will be inaccessible starting June 15, 2026. From March 31, users will no longer be able to access individual worlds within the Quest Store, such as "Horizon Central, Events Arena, Kaiju, and Bobber Bay". By June 15, the app will be completely removed from Quest headsets, making it impossible to visit these worlds in VR. However, the easiest way to access Horizon Worlds will be through the Meta Horizon app on iOS and Android. Another feature, Hyperscape Capture, which allowed users to capture, share, and visit 3D scans of real-life locations, will also be removed from Horizon Worlds. Although users will still be able to capture and view these scans, they will no longer be able to share or co-experience them with others. Meta's decision to abandon the VR version of Horizon Worlds may seem surprising, especially considering the company's claims to be a "metaverse company". However, it appears that Meta is focusing on areas where it sees more success and investment, such as AI and smart glasses. For Nigerian tech enthusiasts, this may come as a blow, as Horizon Worlds was one of the promising VR platforms in the metaverse. However, it's worth noting that the mobile version of Horizon Worlds will still be available, and users can access it through their smartphones. As the tech landscape continues to evolve, it's interesting to see how companies like Meta are adapting their strategies and prioritizing different areas of innovation. Whether or not this decision will have a ripple effect on the VR industry remains to be seen, but one thing is certain - the world of virtual reality is about to get a lot more interesting.
Source: Original Article • AI-enhanced version for clarity & Nigerian context

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