Meta is testing new tools that allow creators to sell virtual assets and experiences on the virtual reality platform Horizon Worlds.<\/p>\n
Horizon Worlds (formerly Facebook Horizon) is a free virtual reality online video game that lets users build and explore virtual worlds.<\/p>\n
Although it has not been possible to buy and sell digital assets, Meta is now bringing them to market to benefit from the huge revenues in the sector.<\/p>\n
Zuckerberg said the feature will be available to a “handful of creators” but will be available to more over time.<\/p>\n
Apart from in-world purchases, some virtual world creators in the U.S. will be paid directly by Meta for their efforts.<\/p>\n
The bonus available to creators will be based on goal-oriented monthly programs, where creators will receive a payout at the end of the month for their progress toward the goal.<\/p>\n
Although the metrics for rewarding creators may change in the future, Meta will reward them for building worlds that “attract the most time spent.”<\/p>\n
“Creator monetization is really important because you all need to support yourself and make a good living building these awesome experiences that people can have,” Zuckerberg said.<\/p>\n