Meta Platforms will remove Horizon Worlds from Quest virtual reality headsets by June 15, 2026. The application will transition to a mobile-only format following the VR shutdown. This move marks a significant reversal of the company’s 2021 rebranding strategy.
The company is pivoting its resources toward generative artificial intelligence and wearable technology. Meta’s Reality Labs division has recorded operating losses approaching $80 billion since late 2020. Management is now reallocating massive capital expenditures to compete in the generative AI race.