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Meta Reverses Horizon Worlds Shutdown Amid Backlash

3/20/2026

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  • Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) reversed its plan to shut down Horizon Worlds for VR, keeping existing games accessible for the foreseeable future.
  • The reversal followed backlash to the plan to end VR support by June 15, 2026.
  • CTO Andrew Bosworth said while user-created worlds will remain, Meta will not add new games as it shifts to mobile.
  • Meta laid off 10% of its VR division and is prioritizing mobile development.