Meta’s first ‘metaverse’ app feels like a cheap Minecraft rip-off

Only available for users in the US and Canada

But what’s available right now on Horizon Worlds?

Well, Meta is debuting a 3v3 laser tag game called Arena Clash you can play with friends. The company also highlighted some existing games and experiences, such as a city explorer called Wand & Broom, an arcade-style battle royale called Pixel Plummet, and a virtual boat ride called Mark’s Riverboat (not built by Zuck).

A screengrab from Pixel Plummed multiplayer game inside Horizon Worlds

You can read more about Horizon Worldshere

Story byIvan Mehta

Ivan covers Big Tech, India, policy, AI, security, platforms, and apps for TNW. That’s one heck of a mixed bag. He likes to say “Bleh.“Ivan covers Big Tech, India, policy, AI, security, platforms, and apps for TNW. That’s one heck of a mixed bag. He likes to say “Bleh.”

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