An avatar of Mark Zuckerberg posing in front of a virtual Eiffel Tower officially launches Horizon Worlds, Metavers in France. From Tuesday August 16, this metaverse is available in our country, as well as in Spain, nine months after its launch in the US and Canada. In Europe, this dematerialized world that wants to be a social platform in virtual reality has only been available in the UK since June. In a video game format, it allows you to create your own worlds and activities and visit the worlds of others.
Horizon Worlds is only available to people over 18 years of age. Currently, users must be equipped with a Meta Oculus Quest 2 or Rift virtual reality headset to join. But the group said in April that it will be working on a model of Horizon Worlds by the end of the year, which will be available online so everyone can explore the universe. Now equipped with a €450 helmet, the French can go bowling, go on stage or discover new cultures and languages. “Our vision for the Metaverse is a space where physical distance doesn’t have to limit the ability to connect with one another or limit meaningful possibilities.says Meta.
A long, ambitious and costly development
The platform has improved since its debut in December 2021, especially in terms of security. Users have been vocal about harassment and sexual harassment since the game’s launch in the US. A new optional configuration leaves a distance of about one meter between avatars, a sort of “personal space“. How to avoid non-consensual interactions and “contribute to the formation of norms of behavioraccording to Meta. There is also the possibility of seclusion in a “safe zone” when the situation becomes unstable. Also added are controls for voice chat, the default communication tool, so players don’t encounter abusive language. Finally, it is possible to turn the conversations of nearby unknown users into pleasant sounds and noises.
As of February, Meta had over 300,000 monthly users in its metaverse.
“Develop metaversion vsis a business that costs a lot of money in a few yearsMark Zuckerberg admitted in the latest financial results. In the first quarter of 2022, the group lost $3 billion due to its metaverse development. However, he is confident that the project will be implemented by 2030.
“TO As metaversion grows in all aspects of our lives, be it our social platforms, our entertainment, our work, education or commerce, I’m sure we’ll be happy to play an important role in building this project.“.
In the near future, the company that owns Facebook wants to develop economic opportunities for authors and organizers of events. Indeed, the company sees a commercial interest in it. The Meta will take 47.5% of each transaction for virtual objects in the game.
Source: Le Figaro
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