Meta Horizon Worlds is a free social VR platform by Meta for Quest headsets, web, and mobile, allowing users to explore, create 3D worlds, and play games. It enables interactive experiences, such as virtual concerts and social hangouts, with user-generated content and built-in, collaborative creation tools. The Virtual Worlds Museum™ "VR & Apps" Exhibit was built in Horizon Worlds and can be found here.

Meta Horizon Worlds is an online virtual reality game with an integrated game creation system developed and published by Meta Platforms. On this multi-player virtual platform, players move and interact with each other in various worlds that host events, games, and social activities. They can also build and publish worlds similar to Rec Room. Horizon Worlds works on Oculus Rift S, Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 3 headsets. Meta Horizon Worlds is open to 13+ in select countries and has parental supervision features for users 13-17 years old.


Horizon Worlds supports social interaction, gaming, collaboration, and creativity in VR, fostering community-driven experiences through avatars, shared spaces, and co-creation tools. It features robust in-world-building tools, allowing users to design interactive environments with ease. Also in early beta on mobile and desktop.
Horizon Worlds fosters a collaborative and creative culture, where users gather to explore, build, and socialize in immersive spaces.
• Comedy Shows: Virtual stand-up performances or improv sessions where users can enjoy live comedy or participate.
• Hangouts & Community Events: Casual social spaces for chilling with friends or meeting new people in laid-back environments.
• Meditation & Wellness: Peaceful, guided meditation sessions and wellness retreats designed for relaxation and mindfulness.
• Concerts & Music Events: Live performances from musicians and DJs, often in custom-built music venues.

Built on Unity; tightly integrated with Meta Quest hardware and Oculus SDK; uses Meta’s proprietary APIs for avatars, voice, and networking.
World Builders: Paige - Melissa Genao (PigeonNo12) - Obscure Nerd VR
Featured Worlds: Saber - Squid Challenge - Metdonald’s - Action Island - Chamber of Commerce - Royalty Radio - Brittany (Batman) - MORE TO COME...
Connect with them via the links below:
Website: https://horizon.meta.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetaHorizon/
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/meta-horizon-worlds
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metahorizon/
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Horizon Worlds
page! If you’re the platform owner and would like us to make updates to this page, please reach out to: info[at}virtualworlds.museum. If you’re a world builder who wants to help us create a museum hub on this platform, we’d be happy to hear from you as well. We welcome feedback and/or help and look forward to hearing from you.