Meta stops investing in the metaverse and removes Horizon Worlds from VR headsets

Meta will remove the 3D world from its headsets in June, American media report.

However, neither "Horizon Worlds" nor the metaverse became the smash hit that CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other tech leaders predicted. In recent years, the metaverse has taken a back seat in favor of a total focus on AI, both from Meta and the rest of the tech world.

For those who like "Horizon Worlds", it will remain available on mobile platforms.