Meta Unveils $50M Horizon Creator Fund to Fuel Innovation and Earnings
Meta is investing in the future of virtual creation with a $50 million commitment to the Meta Horizon Creator Fund. This initiative aims to empower creators with new opportunities to build, monetize, and earn rewards in Meta Horizon Worlds.
Advanced Creation Tools Now Available
Starting February 20, early access to the Meta Horizon Worlds desktop editor will be available, offering advanced tools that enhance world-building for mobile, mixed reality, and web platforms. These tools unlock new levels of creativity, making it easier than ever for developers to bring their visions to life.
Monetization Opportunities Expand
The Meta Horizon Creator Program (MHCP) is growing to include more countries, enabling creators to earn through monthly bonuses, digital item sales, and creator competitions with cash prizes. More details on these monetization avenues are available on the developer blog.
Next-Level World Building
Creators, whether part of MHCP or not, can leverage the desktop editor’s cutting-edge features, including:
TypeScript support for complex game logic.
Custom model imports to enhance world fidelity.
Optimization tools for seamless performance across multiple platforms.
Gen-AI features, such as sound effects, ambient audio, and TypeScript generation, accelerating the creative process.
Reaching a Growing Mobile Audience
Meta Horizon Worlds is expanding its reach with mobile users engaging through both the Meta Horizon and Facebook apps. To celebrate this growing audience, Meta is launching a $1 million mobile creator competition, open to all MHCP members.
Kicking off on March 11, 2025, the «Mobile Genre Showdown» will reward 30 talented creators for developing innovative mobile experiences. Full details, including prize breakdowns and insights from past participants, are available on the developer blog.
Join the Meta Horizon Creator Program
With enhanced monetization options and powerful creation tools, Meta Horizon Worlds is paving the way for the next generation of virtual experiences. Join the MHCP today and take advantage of these exciting opportunities. We can’t wait to see what you create!
