Facebook Horizon was recently introduced as an ever-expanding virtual reality world that invites people to have social experiences and create the world around them—and no skills are required to do so. The social world is launching on Oculus Quest and the Rift Platform in 2020, offering a new place for people to play games, socialize, watch movies together, build communities and more.
The imaginative world invites people into a town square to meet and mingle with other players after they have created their own avatar in the style of Facebook's VRChat. Through "telepods," users will be able to transport themselves to fantastical worlds for adventure and exploration. To help Facebook Horizon users make the most of their time in the VR world, Horizon Locals are available to offer guidance and assistance.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Social Virtual Reality
- The trend of social virtual reality worlds allows users to have social experiences and create their own virtual worlds.
- Immersive Gaming
- The trend of immersive gaming in virtual reality environments is expanding, providing an engaging and interactive experience for players.
- Assisted Virtual Reality
- The trend of assisted virtual reality, with features like Horizon Locals providing guidance and assistance, enhances the user experience and helps newcomers navigate the virtual reality world.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Virtual Reality Gaming
- The virtual reality gaming industry can capitalize on the trend of social virtual reality worlds by developing multiplayer VR games that offer social experiences and user-generated content.
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can leverage the trend of social virtual reality worlds to create immersive movie-watching experiences and interactive events.
- Tourism and Travel
- The tourism and travel industry can explore the trend of assisted virtual reality by providing virtual tours, digital guides, and interactive experiences for customers to explore destinations remotely.
