Microsoft is downsizing its . in a seen by (via ), the company announced that it would shut down AltspaceVR, the company’s social virtual reality platform, on March 10, 2023. Microsoft attributed the decision to a desire to focus on Mesh, the mixed reality platform that the company and later He said he would come.
“We look forward to what’s to come, including our launch of Microsoft Mesh, a new platform for connection and collaboration, starting with enabling workplaces around the world,” Microsoft said. “In the near term, we are focusing our VR efforts on workplace experiences, learning from and alongside our early customers and partners, and making sure we provide a foundation that enables security, trust, and compliance. Over time, we hope to expand to the consumer experience.[s] a[s] all right.”
The news of the closure comes after Microsoft confirmed that it would do so until the end of March. According to Microsoft plans to remove the entire AltspaceVR team as part of the reorganization. , the company also downsized its HoloLens team. Over the past year, the division has seen the departure of former boss Alex Kipman, who left Microsoft in June, joining the US military. In 2022, Microsoft also abandoned plans it had for a new HoloLens device.
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