What Is Horizon Venues? Facebook's Metaverse Events Explained

Metaverse has officially started to take over the world, and the gaming world is among the worlds it takes in. As you know, Facebook has announced its Metaverse plans. These plans cover a very broad world, including working, connecting with other people and playing. Facebook has recently announced Horizon, a social platform that lets people stay in touch with one another. In this article we will look at what Horizon Venues, which emerged along with this concept, is and what it includes.

What Is Horizon Venues?

Horizon Venues is an entertainment package that can be experienced at home. In short, Horizon Venues is a concept supported by augmented reality and virtual reality that aims to offer a digital experience. Imagine you cannot go to a concert or an exhibition you badly wanted to attend, but you see many of your friends there in Instagram stories. With Horizon Venues and a Quest VR headset, you can join them without leaving home and experience a world very close to reality. You can also buy virtual items for yourself. Because the experience is currently in beta, as of January 2022, users can experience beta access by signing in with an Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headset and a Facebook profile. You can also follow some upcoming Horizon Venues events through this link.

Do You Need a Facebook Account for Horizon Venues?

Yes, new users need a Facebook account to use Horizon Venues, which Oculus Quest 2 users can access. New users need a Facebook account to sign in to apps, devices and the Oculus store. If you do not have an account, you can create a new one on the Oculus site.

What Are the Horizon Venues Modes?

Horizon Venues has both multiplayer and single-player modes, and is currently available with early beta access. It can also be used for music and sports events, social events and learning events.

Does Horizon Venues Support Oculus Touch?

Yes, Horizon Venues supports Oculus Touch. Oculus Touch is a motion control system for Oculus Quest headsets that lets you use your hands in VR (creating that feeling). This feature is available in Horizon Venues and forms the control mechanism for your hands. In short, you can move your hands as you please, as if you were at a concert. Isn't that great?

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