Will meta announce Its shutting down its metaverse by the end of 2026?

Question

There is speculation that Meta is quietly killing its metaverse offering (horizon worlds). By the end of 2026 will meta announce its shutting down the horizon worlds servers?

https://www.indy100.com/amp/mark-zuckerberg-meta-dead-metaverse-2659497063

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Manifold Markets · Answer

Roughly even odds — Manifold Markets prediction market estimates a 44% chance (92 traders, as of Jul 6, 2026).