Surprise at 5 bold AR shifts in 2026. The flurry of Meta moves this month and recent reporting shows the industry scrambling under financial pressure ...

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That said, don't expect any new games for the VR version as the company is still prioritizing its mobile counterpart.

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Meta has reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds in VR, saying the platform will continue to work for existing users even as the company shifts focus elsewhere.

Though still refocusing on its mobile app, Meta will now continue to support Horizon Worlds' existing VR games as well.

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Reversing an earlier announcement, Meta says it's keeping Horizon Worlds on VR for the foreseeable future, but the company's focus is shifting to mobile and AI smart glasses.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock slipped 2% in afternoon trading on Thursday, with META shares trading at $602 and change.