Event Brief
Meta won't shut down VR metaverse after all
Filed: Mar 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
Summary: Meta reverses its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds in VR, promising support for existing games.
WHO: Andrew Bosworth
WHAT: Meta is continuing support for Horizon Worlds in VR.
WHEN: Mar 19, 2026 at 12:55 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Meta faced backlash after announcing the shutdown of Horizon Worlds in VR.
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