Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has announced the discontinuation of its Horizon Workrooms, a virtual space designed for work collaboration. This move signals a shift in the company’s approach to the metaverse concept. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s CEO, had introduced Horizon Workrooms as part of the company’s vision for virtual workspaces. However, Meta has decided to discontinue the standalone app, effective February 16, 2026.
In addition to shutting down Workrooms, Meta will no longer offer its headsets and software for businesses. The company is ceasing sales of Meta Horizon managed services and commercial SKUs of Meta Quest starting February 20, 2026.
Following this decision, Meta has also laid off around 10% of its Reality Labs division, affecting over 1,000 jobs. This move reflects Zuckerberg’s evolving perspective on the metaverse, shifting focus towards mobile and smart glasses technologies over virtual reality.
Looking ahead, Meta may concentrate on Horizon Worlds as a key VR experience available on mobile devices. Meta’s CTO, Andrew Bosworth, emphasized a commitment to enhancing Horizon experiences and AI creator tools for mobile platforms.
Source: The Verge