- Meta, the company behind Facebook, has launched a new shooting game, Super Rumble, in its metaverse, Horizon Worlds.
- The game, developed using Microsoft’s open-source programming language TypeScript, represents a significant step in the evolution of Horizon Worlds, offering complex visuals, interactivity, and engaging gameplay.
- Despite a decrease in Horizon’s monthly user numbers, Meta remains committed to its metaverse and plans to release more games in the coming months.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has unveiled a new shooting game in its virtual reality platform, Horizon Worlds, marking a significant milestone in the development of the metaverse. The game, Super Rumble, showcases the potential of Horizon Worlds with its intricate visuals, interactivity, and engaging gameplay.
Super Rumble: A New Era for Horizon Worlds
Super Rumble, unlike previous games offered on Horizon, has been built using imported objects and textures. It also utilizes Microsoft’s open-source programming language TypeScript, creating a more reactive environment for players. This innovative game, according to Vishal Shah, Meta’s Metaverse Product Head, has significantly elevated the possibilities of what can be built on Horizon.
Addressing the Decline in Horizon’s User Numbers
Meta has been grappling with a decline in Horizon’s user numbers, which dropped from 300,000 at the beginning of 2022 to 200,000 by the end of the year. However, the company remains committed to improving the platform, with Shah stating that they have been working tirelessly on Horizon for the past year. They aim to provide users with a wealth of appealing content from day one and have incorporated features that allow developers to import objects and assets built with third-party tools.
Meta’s Future Plans for Horizon Worlds
Meta has established an in-house game studio, Ouro Interactive, dedicated to developing proprietary games. Super Rumble is the first title produced by this team, with more games expected to be released in the next six months. Shah also revealed that Meta plans to focus on mobile apps, allowing people who cannot afford VR headsets or live in regions where Meta’s devices are not yet available to enjoy the virtual space.
Conclusion
Despite recording a significant operating loss in its Reality Labs division, which includes the Horizon Worlds platform, Meta remains committed to its metaverse business. The company’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has stated that AI and the metaverse are major priorities for the company. As such, Meta anticipates a significant increase in operating losses for Reality Labs in 2023 due to continued product development efforts in augmented and virtual reality and investments to further expand the ecosystem.
