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Meta has confirmed that it wants to channel teenagers into the Metaverse by opening Horizon Worlds to users aged 13 to 17.
As mentioned earlier, in the coming weeks, the company will begin welcoming teenagers from the US and Canada to Horizon Worlds so they can “explore an immersive world and play games like Arena Clash and Giant Mini Paddle Golf.” in the Metaverse version of the owner of Facebook.
Notably, Meta says it will ensure that younger users of Horizon Worlds are protected by implementing a “strong set of age-appropriate safeguards and default security settings.” The company has also expanded its VR parental supervision tools to include Horizon Worlds, making it easier for parents and guardians to manage their children’s experiences.
“Teens have become fans of the industry’s hottest VR experiences, so it’s critical that we create age-appropriate, safe and positive VR experiences for them. This is part of our responsible innovation principles and our commitment to creating experiences for young people at the heart of safer experiences.” buildings,” Meta added on her blog, which provides more details on specific tools and controls.
“That’s why we’ve invested in some new safety features, including internal security and parental controls, to allow parents and teens to help manage the experience before opening up worlds for this age group. We are gradually rolling it out to teenagers so we can double-check usage and take a phased approach before expanding.”
So far, the intoxicating fun of Horizon Worlds has only been available to those over 18, but the Meta says it makes sense to bring in teenagers since Meta Quest is rated 13+.
Of course, the company’s Reality Labs division (which includes its AR and VR divisions) is also losing money – $13.7 billion in 2022 alone – and Meta needs to do something to fix that.
It’s no secret that teens love “metaverses” like Fortnite and Roblox that transcend their video game roots by hosting virtual events like concerts, but will Horizon Worlds bring a sensory experience? What’s appealing to younger gamers remains to be seen.
Meta is currently marketing Horizon Worlds as a “virtual universe with thousands of experiences”, but frankly, the app lacks a focus on similar apps, and despite being free, it also requires (not exactly cheap) headphones to use. Meta research.
With just a week before Meta releases its Q1 2023 earnings report, it will be interesting to see how Reality Labs sticks to the company’s promised “productive year” that has led to several rounds of layoffs.
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Post time: Apr-26-2023