SMRTR TechFeb 19, 2026The Verge

Meta’s VR metaverse is ditching VR

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Meta is abandoning its VR-focused metaverse strategy, shifting Horizon Worlds to focus almost exclusively on mobile to compete with platforms like Roblox and Fortnite. This pivot follows major layoffs in Reality Labs and studio closures, as Meta recognizes that 86% of VR usage involves third-party apps rather than their own content.

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