Evidence45%Reported
FactConfirmedBusiness·March 19, 2026
Meta Significantly Cuts Back VR/Reality Labs: ~1,000 VR Jobs Cut, Three Studios Closed, Supernatural Discontinued
Meta laid off about 10% of its Reality Labs division (~1,000+ VR-related jobs), closed three VR studios, stopped new content for VR fitness app Supernatural, and discontinued its metaverse for work platform.
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Key Development
High-significance development (rated 8/10)
Covered by 4 sources
Confirmed — verified event
Insights
First tracked
March 12, 2026
Last updated
March 19, 2026
Sources
4 sources
Related Developments
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Sources (4)
Source Timeline
Meta is actually keeping its VR metaverse running, for nowThe Verge·Mar 19
Lina Khan was rightThe Verge·Mar 19
Meta is reportedly laying off up to 20 percent of its staffThe Verge·Mar 14
Meta exec hopes VR teens will stick aroundThe Verge·Mar 12
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Key Development
High-significance development (rated 8/10)
Covered by 4 sources
Confirmed — verified event
Insights
First tracked
March 12, 2026
Last updated
March 19, 2026
Sources
4 sources
Related Developments
Meta VR Games Director Acknowledges 'Roughest Period' for VR Gaming at GDCMeta's Flagship Metaverse Product Drops Quest VR Headset AccessThe Verge: Lina Khan Was Right — Meta's VR Strategy Validates FTC's Antitrust ApproachReality Labs Has Lost $73 Billion Since 2021; Quest Headset Sales Down 16% YoYPayday: Aces High VR Game Announced for Meta Quest Platform