Turn ideas into immersive experiences with Meta Horizon

Shape the future of spatial computing on Meta Quest with groundbreaking mixed reality technologies to reinvent how people connect, work and play.

Why build for Meta Quest?

Explore the latest developments in AI, mixed reality and wearables from sessions at Connect 2024.

Watch now

Design new realities. Develop your vision. Distribute to a growing audience.

Unity

Develop immersive MR experiences for Horizon OS on Unity, a versatile and intuitive 3D engine designed for new and seasoned developers.

Documentation

Unreal Engine

Develop immersive MR experiences for Horizon OS using the powerful and customizable Unreal Engine.

Documentation

Meta Horizon Worlds

Shape the future of immersive experiences across mobile, mixed reality and desktop with the power of advanced creation tools and a collaborative creator community.

Learn more

Meta Spatial SDK

Develop your vision on an operating system tailored for mixed reality and designed to transform your 2D apps with innovative elements to ensure compatibility across many VR and MR devices.

Documentation

Web

Design and deploy dynamic 2D apps that leverage Quest’s advanced multitasking capabilities, or seamlessly port your existing apps for distribution on the Meta Horizon Store.

Documentation

Native

OpenXR enables developers to create high-performance, custom XR experiences on Meta Quest, unlocking new possibilities for immersive and interactive content.

Documentation

Dive deeper into all of the development options available on Meta Horizon.

Learn more

Get inspired

Inspire your next project with showcases from around the developer community. Find examples of projects expanding the limits of what can be achieved in mixed reality and VR and learn how teams are deploying the latest capabilities, features and tools to deliver high-quality experiences that grow their business.

FEATURED

Ghosts of Tabor

Engaging active fan communities through consistent, interactive messaging campaigns.

Learn more

View success stories

FIND AND GROW YOUR AUDIENCE

Over $2 billion

has been spent on Meta Quest titles, with 1 in 12 titles having earned more than $10 million in gross revenue.

Learn more

Discover the magic of mixed reality

Your apps can intelligently understand and interact with objects in physical space with new and improved mixed reality features.

What is mixed reality?

Build the future

of spatial computing with state-of-the-art AI, machine perception, graphics, social and audio technologies so you can invent experiences that blend the physical and virtual worlds.

Explore capabilities

Explore use casesDiscover nearly endless opportunities to follow your passion and deliver innovative experiences that enrich entertainment, productivity, relaxation, social interaction and more.

Meta Horizon Worlds

Step into a world of endless possibilities. By building for Meta Horizon Worlds, you can create immersive experiences that transport player to new and fantastical realms.

Learn more

Build without limits

Start is an exclusive program for developers interested in building in VR or MR who have either launched or are actively preparing an app for launch.

Meta Quest 3 headset with advanced mixed reality features

Meta Quest 3S

Stereoscopic Color Passthrough

XR2 Gen 2 Processor

TruTouch Haptics

Runs all Quest 3 apps

Meta Quest 3

Stereoscopic Passthrough with Depth Sensor

Highest Resolution Display

Pancake Optics

TruTouch Haptics

Compare devices

Empower your journey with developer programs

Meta Horizon Creator Program

The Meta Horizon Creator Program is available to creators who are interested in building experiences across mobile, mixed reality and desktop for Meta Horizon Worlds. Eligible creators get access to benefits including monetization opportunities, educational resources, technical support, product feedback sessions and a vibrant creator community.

Join today

Start

Start is an exclusive program for developers interested in building in VR or MR who have either launched or are actively preparing an app for launch.

Apply today

Discover our programs

Latest News

Closing Out Strong: End-of-year updates and launches for Meta Horizon OS

Empowering Meta Horizon Creators With a New $50M Fund and Advanced Tools

We’re committed to helping everyone building for Horizon find success on the platform. And today, we’re excited to announce a new $50 million Creator Fund alongside the early access release of our Meta Horizon Worlds desktop editor.

Read story

NEWS

Create. Compete. Win Big: Join the $1M Meta Horizon Competition launching on March 11

Read story

NEWS

Enable Synchronized Multiplayer Experiences with the Shared Activities in Mixed Reality Motif

Read story

NEWS

Enhance Visual Quality and Performance with Compositor Layer Functions in MQDH

Read story