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Meta Backtracks on Horizon Worlds VR Shutdown After User Criticism

First article: 20 mar. 2026, 13:27 | Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 13:27 | 1 source | 1 article

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Meta, formerly Facebook, has announced that it will no longer be shutting down its Horizon Worlds virtual reality platform. This decision comes after a wave of criticism from users who expressed disappointment and concern about the future of the metaverse project. The company had initially considered closing Horizon Worlds due to low user engagement and technical challenges.

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Euronews 20 mar. 2026, 13:27 (6 hours ago)

Meta U-turns on Horizon Worlds VR shutdown after user backlash

Meta has reversed its decision to pull the plug on Horizon Worlds in VR after backlash, keeping it alive as it shifts focus toward mobile growth and a wider user base.

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