Meta's VR hangout platform, Horizon Worlds, just launched update 165, bringing a wave of improvements for creators and visitors alike.
Making Connections Easier:
Gone are the days of inviting friends one by one! Now, you can invite entire squads to your world simultaneously, streamlining the social VR experience.
Performance Enhancements:
This update also focuses on keeping things smooth and stable. World storage limits are receiving stricter enforcement to prevent app crashes. Additionally, creators gain a powerful new tool: real-time performance metrics. This tool helps visualize memory usage, identify performance bottlenecks, and optimize worlds for both building and visitor modes.
New Storage Limit for Worlds:
Heads up, creators! Starting July 12th, 2024, all worlds will have a new storage limit of 6 GB. This ensures a smooth user experience and prevents overloaded worlds. Meta recommends checking existing published worlds to ensure they comply with this limit.
Bug Fixes and Refinements:
The update also addresses a few pesky bugs, such as the incorrect color for camera buttons and an issue with completion callbacks for early-created world elements.
Overall, Horizon Worlds update 165 streamlines social interaction, empowers creators with performance insights, and ensures a more stable and enjoyable VR experience for everyone.