# Social Metaverse Platforms Facebook Has Released its 'Horizon Worlds' Platform to the Public By Colin Smith | Published 2021-12-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-worlds References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/9/22825139/meta-horizon-worlds-access-open-metaverse) & [oculus](https://www.oculus.com/facebook-horizon/?a)  'Horizon Worlds' was originally unveiled as '[Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-workrooms) Horizon' in 2019 as a digital social platform similar to 'VR Chat.' Now in 2021, 'Meta,' previously known as 'Facebook' has released Horizon Worlds to the public for free. Horizon Worlds is available for download for all users on the '[Oculus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-facebook-metaverse) [Quest 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quest-v37)' VR device as of December 9th, 2021. Horizon Worlds is an all-encompassing digital space where there will be separate 'Worlds' that are created by Meta itself, by businesses, or by regular users. The creators will have a lot of freedom in how the created world looks and operates, from choosing physics to setting parameters for player interactions. Horizon Worlds opens up the first stages of the digital metaverse by allowing worlds to be created for gaming, for social settings, or even for workplace productivity. The possibilities for a created world are literally endless. Users can host conferences, platforms, comedy shows, or even virtual competitions. On top of this, in the world of today where so many people are working from home around the world, Horizon Worlds allows workplaces to host interactive, virtual meetings for increased productivity. Image Credit: Facebook, Meta ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Metaverse:** Businesses can explore opportunities for creating digital spaces for social interactions, gaming, and workplace productivity, by developing similar digital platforms like Horizon Worlds. - **Virtual Reality:** Businesses can also explore opportunities to develop unique virtual reality experiences for their customers, by leveraging technologies like the Oculus Quest 2 VR device. - **Remote Work:** Businesses can leverage digital platforms like Horizon Worlds to create virtual workspaces that enhance remote collaboration and productivity for their employees. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Technology companies can develop virtual reality and social metaverse platforms like Horizon Worlds to create new opportunities for gamers, social communities, and remote workers. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can leverage virtual reality technology to create unique experiences for their audiences to enjoy and engage with, using digital platforms like Horizon Worlds. - **Real Estate:** Real estate companies can leverage virtual reality and social metaverse platforms like Horizon Worlds to create unique, immersive experiences for buyers to explore properties virtually before making a purchase decision. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Digital VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-rumble.md) - [Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-quest-1.md) - [Social Media Metaverse Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-facebook-metaverse.md) - [Privacy-Focused Metaverse Profiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-horizon-profile.md) - [Hybridized Metaverse Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-platform.md) - [AR Virtual Space Hangouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hyperscape-capture.md) - [Lifelike 3D Metaverse Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-avatars.md) - [Virtual Reality Creator Funds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-horizon-creator-fund.md) - [Workplace-Focused Metaverse Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quest-v37.md)