Trending Now - Meta to Continue Operating Horizon Worlds VR Platform

WHO:

Meta, a technology company

Andrew Bosworth, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Meta

WHAT:

Meta announced it will continue to support Horizon Worlds in virtual reality (VR) "for the foreseeable future."

The decision to keep Horizon Worlds operational comes after a previous announcement indicating it would be shut down.

WHERE:

Horizon Worlds, a virtual reality platform developed by Meta

WHEN:

The announcement to keep Horizon Worlds operational was made on March 18th, 2026, one day after the initial shutdown announcement.

WHY:

The decision to maintain Horizon Worlds appears to be a response to user demand and the platform's significance in Meta's metaverse strategy.

HOW:

Horizon Worlds will remain available in VR but will receive limited support moving forward.

(UPDATED March 19, 2026 19:22 UTC)

Meta has announced that it will continue to support Horizon Worlds in virtual reality for the foreseeable future, reversing a previous decision to shut the platform down. This announcement, made on March 18, comes in response to user demand and highlights the platform's importance in Meta's metaverse strategy. While Horizon Worlds will remain operational, it will receive limited support as it moves forward.