Meta’s Horizon Worlds Metaverse Extended to Android & iOS
Meta, the tech giant formerly known as Facebook, is making a bold move to extend its Horizon Worlds metaverse beyond VR, starting with Super Rumble on Android and iOS. However, despite Meta’s claims of 200,000 monthly players, a YouTuber’s investigation revealed a different picture. Jarvis Johnson, a popular YouTuber, found Horizon Worlds nearly empty and populated by children, contradicting Meta’s policy and raising safety concerns. Moreover, Johnson’s investigation revealed that even in nominally 18+ spaces, he encountered underage users. Meta stated that it had introduced enhanced safety features and tools for parental supervision. However, Johnson’s findings suggest these measures may not be effective. In light of these findings, it’s worth questioning whether Meta’s new ad campaign, “The Impact Is Real,” will succeed in portraying VR as a practical technology for audiences beyond gaming. Google Trends data shows that interest in the concept of the metaverse has declined by over 90% since Meta’s rebranding. The company’s VR division, Reality Labs, which includes Horizon Worlds, lost $13.7 billion in 2022. With interest in its flagship VR product at rock bottom, Meta’s push to include Horizon Worlds on Android and iOS may be a last-ditch effort to revive the project.
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