What is Horizon Worlds? Explore the virtual world from Meta

Horizon Worlds is a virtual reality platform developed by Meta (formerly Facebook) that allows users to create and explore virtual worlds in 3D through VR devices, particularly Meta Quest (Oculus). This platform is part of Meta's commitment to advancing the concept of the Metaverse, connecting people in the digital world in deeper and more interactive ways.

Key features of Horizon Worlds

Create a virtual world:

Users can design virtual worlds using the creative tools provided by Meta, which do not require complex coding skills.

• Create a game
• Design a private space
• Organize interactive events or activities

Meet and engage in activities together:

Users can connect with others through customizable Avatar characters and participate in activities such as

• Play a game
• Meeting new friends
• Collaborate in a virtual space

Interactive and community-building:

Horizon Worlds is designed for creating online communities where people can talk, exchange opinions, or even conduct virtual business together.

Supports game development:

There is a game creation tool called Script Blocks that allows users to design games easily and share them with their community to play.

Using Horizon Worlds

Exploring the virtual world

• Users can travel to various worlds created by others, whether they are worlds modeled after real places or fantasy worlds.

Creating and developing the world

• Creative tools in Horizon Worlds allow users to design landscapes, objects, and interactive environments.

Real-time collaboration

• Horizon Worlds supports collaboration in the virtual world, such as meetings or team building.

Special activities and experiences

• Meta and users often organize special events such as VR concerts, art exhibitions, or teaching new skills through the virtual world.

Horizon Worlds and the Metaverse

Horizon Worlds is one of the key drivers of the Metaverse, which is the concept of a digital world that connects users from around the globe. Horizon Worlds plays a significant role in various aspects, such as:

• Creating social connection spaces in the virtual world: Horizon Worlds offers an experience that helps people feel close even when they are far apart.
• The economy in the Metaverse: Meta plans to develop an economic system in Horizon Worlds, such as the sale of virtual goods and services in the virtual world.
• Learning and entertainment: Horizon Worlds makes learning and entertainment in the virtual world engaging and interactive.

Horizon Worlds is a significant step for Meta in developing the Metaverse and creating a digital space that allows everyone to participate, whether it's building worlds, meeting people, or organizing virtual events. With VR technology and support from a large community, Horizon Worlds has the potential to profoundly change the way we communicate and create in the digital world.