TECHNOLOGY · VERIFIED DEVELOPMENT
Meta Launches AI‑Powered Game Creation Tools for Horizon, Aims to Expand Reach
WHY IT MATTERS
By enabling AI‑driven game creation and cross‑platform promotion, Meta could revitalize Horizon’s user base and deepen engagement across its flagship social apps.
What happened
Meta has unveiled two new tools designed to let users build games directly on their phones and browsers. Horizon Create, a mobile app, and Horizon Studio, a web‑based platform, both use AI prompts to help creators design gameplay elements.
The tools are entering early access, with a waitlist available for interested developers. Meta plans to counter Horizon’s past struggles by promoting games built with these tools on Facebook and Instagram, where they will also be playable.
The move seeks to give Horizon a broader audience and integrate its gaming experience into Meta’s larger social ecosystem.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Meta is going to let you build games with AI right on your phone
The Verge · Jay Peters · Discovery only; Vox Media copyright terms apply
CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
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