Social VR
Social VR Platform ‘VRChat’ to Lose Quest 1 Support Next Month
As a part of its big send off, Meta has already deprecated first-party social features on the original 2019 Quest, which includes access to Parties and Meta...
High End Camera Maker Takes Its First Step into Consumer VR Software
First unveiled at CES 2022 early last year, Canon has now taken its first step into consumer VR software with Kokomo, its fledgling social...
Meta to Open ‘Horizon Worlds’ Social VR Platform to Kids Ages 13+
Horizon Worlds, Meta's social VR platform for Quest, is only open to 18+ users for now, however the company says it's expanding to include...
‘VRChat’ Now in Development for Android and iOS Devices
VRChat, the popular social VR platform, announced that flatscreen ports for both Android and iOS are currently in development.
The company says in a developer...
Microsoft is Shutting Down Pioneering Social VR Platform ‘AltspaceVR’ Tomorrow
Once the focus of a fateful redemption story, Microsoft is getting set to shut down its adoptive VR app AltspaceVR, finally putting an end to...
‘Rec Room’ is Putting on Its First-ever ‘Rec Rocks’ Music Festival This Weekend
Rec Room, the popular social VR platform, is putting on its first in-game music festival this weekend, suitably dubbed 'Rec Rocks'.
The immersive concert experience...
Report: Meta to Open ‘Horizon Worlds’ to Younger Teens Amid Renewed Retention Push
Meta's social VR app for Quest, Horizon Worlds, is lagging behind the competition when it comes to attracting and retaining VR users. According to...
Meta’s Social VR App is Coming to Web & Mobile Soon, Alpha Begins for...
Horizon Worlds, Meta's social VR platform for Quest users, is expanding with alpha tests of new members-only spaces, allowing creators to manage up to...
‘Rec Room’ Teams Up with NFL for New Virtual Merch Featuring All 32 Teams
Rec Room announced it's partnering with the National Football League (NFL) to bring a host of officially licensed virtual merch to the social VR...
‘Roblox’ Rumored to Launch on Meta Quest in Late 2023
Roblox already supports PC VR headsets in addition to every conceivable traditional platform out there, although a recent report maintains the metaverse powerhouse may...
‘Rec Room’ to Bring He-Man Avatars in ‘Masters of the Universe’ Event
Social VR platform Rec Room is getting another big brand collaboration with the limited-time release of avatar items based on the world of Masters of...
ENGAGE Launches ‘Link’ Metaverse Platform for Enterprise & Education
ENGAGE, the XR education and enterprise metaverse company, has launched its Link social platform which the company calls a “fully featured corporate metaverse.”
Update (November 11th,...
Meta Bans ‘Rec Room’ From Hosting 12 & Under Accounts on Quest
Rec Room is soon removing access to its limited 'Junior Accounts' on Quest, effectively blocking kids 12 and under from playing the social VR...
‘VRChat’ Begins Open Beta for Hand-tracking on Quest 2 & Quest Pro
VRChat has brought hand-tracking to its social VR platform in a recent update, letting users opt-in to the experimental feature on Quest 2 and...
YouTube is (finally) Coming to Horizon Home Making it Easier to Watch with Friends
Meta announced that Quest users will soon be able to watch YouTube content inside Horizon Home, the first-party social VR space that's finally making...
