Source: The Verge
Summary
Meta’s Horizon Worlds, a social VR platform, was nearly shut down after four years of development. The project was once a key part of Meta’s metaverse plans. According to reports, the company considered discontinuing Horizon Worlds due to low user engagement and poor user experience.
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The launch follows a familiar script.
Meta’s Horizon Worlds, a social VR platform, was almost shut down after four years of development. The project was once a key part of Meta’s metaverse plans. Horizon Worlds was meant to be a cornerstone of Meta’s metaverse ambitions. It’s just another example of a “revolutionary” idea that’s actually just a rebranded chat room.
Author: Evan Null
