Meta’s $50M for Mobile: Creator Fun for Devs

Meta has launched a $50 million Creator Fund for developers building games for its online virtual space Horizon Worlds.

Meta said it will pay devs monthly based on factors such as engagement, retention, and in-world purchases.

As part of this initiative, Meta is also introducing its first creator competition of the year. The first will be a $1m mobile-focused contest, which is set to start on Tuesday, March 11th.

Moreover, the company said that Meta Horizon Creator Program members can increase earnings through in-world purchases, which will expand to 18 more countries on Monday, February 24th.

Meta has also released the Horizon Worlds desktop editor in early access.

It supports new features, including custom model import for building worlds, TypeScript support for complex game logic, and mobile optimisation tools.

In the US, it also features generative AI tools such as sound effects and ambient audio generation, as well as TypeScript generation.

Mobile-focused Future

“By investing in mobile content, we can reach a lot of new people who don’t yet own a Quest headset and ultimately grow the pie for everyone,” Meta wrote in a blog post. “That’s why, as part of our $50 million Creator Fund for creators of mobile and MR worlds, we’re also announcing our first creator competition of the year with a focus on mobile.

“There’s never been a better time to build for Horizon – or for consumers to jump in and explore. With the expansion to mobile, members of the MR community can now play with their friends with or without headsets.”

Source: Meta