Meta has reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds for VR headsets following user backlash. Initially set to end on March 31, the company will now maintain VR access for existing games, as confirmed by Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth. However, Meta will not develop new VR games for the platform, shifting its focus to mobile platforms where Horizon Worlds has gained more traction. This strategic pivot comes amid significant financial challenges for Meta's Reality Labs division, which has incurred over $80 billion in operating losses since 2020. The division, responsible for Meta's metaverse initiatives, has not achieved profitability, leading to layoffs affecting approximately 1,500 employees in January. Meta's shift to mobile aims to capitalize on positive momentum in that space, as stated by Reality Labs VP of Content Samantha Ryan.