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Introduction

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  • Facebook has recently rebranded to Meta to focus on creating VR/AR technology for "The Metaverse".
  • Developed the Horizon Series
    • Horizon Worlds
    • Horizon Home
    • Horizon Venues
  • Open World Sandbox VR Game
  • Explore worlds created other users
  • Host events in a VR environment
  • Customizable Avatars
  • Integrated Game Creation
  • The content of the game is dictated by developers.

Why its a good use of VR

Integrated Game Creation

  • Simple/Easy Developer Experience
    • Drag and drop scripting
    • Drag and drop 3D primitives
    • Intuitive primitive manipulation
    • No need to learn 3D game software like Unity unlike VRChat and Altspace.
    • Collaborative Building
    • Low entry level for developers

Social Connection / Entertainment

  • Users are able to meet connect with friends and family around in an immersive space.
  • Users are able to host and attend events.
  • Users are able to explore different worlds and meet new people

Who are the intended users?

The intended users can be broken up into three different categories . These three categories can fit people of all ages, from children to working professionals, and can fit in one or all of the categories explained above.

DevelopersGamersSocial
Want to create contentWant to play and interact with different content.Want to socialize with others

What are issues (Positive / Negative)?

Positive

  • Privacy
    • Facebook has faced issues with online abuse such as cyberbullying and harassment. In Horizon world users are able to interact with different fully interact with the world, but can appear hidden to other players.
  • The content is dictated by developers.
    • Developers will eventually be able to profit from emerging in game markets.

Negative

  • The content is dictated by developers.
    • Since the game is new, much of Horizon Worlds is still empty. More developers need to start building content.
  • Control to Meta
    • If Meta is able to get billions of users like it has for Facebook and Instagram, one entity will be creating the rules for a VR world
    • A large amount of people can be effected by economic rule change they have no control over. (much like youtube monetization changes)
  • Only available for quest devices
  • Beta stage
    • Many promised features are still being implemented
    • Isn't linked with other Horizon Platforms
    • Currently Invite Only
  • Lack of Avatar Customization
  • Low Poly Worlds