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VR Fitness App Supernatural Ends Content Updates
16 Jan
Summary
- Supernatural VR fitness service will no longer receive content updates.
- Meta's Reality Labs division layoffs impacted the VR fitness app.
- Users express distress and disappointment over the halted development.
The virtual reality fitness service Supernatural will no longer receive new content updates, including songs and workout lessons. This decision comes after Meta's Reality Labs division implemented widespread layoffs, which affected the team behind Supernatural. Launched in 2020, Supernatural quickly became a flagship app for VR fitness, known for its engaging workouts in scenic virtual locations.
Users have expressed significant disappointment and a sense of loss over the halted development. Many relied on Supernatural for both physical fitness and a sense of community, with some crediting the service for substantial health improvements. The abrupt end to content updates has led to widespread dismay within the user base.
While the service itself is not ending immediately, the future direction is uncertain. Meta has reportedly shifted focus and funding towards its artificial intelligence initiatives, including its Meta AI platform and other advanced AI projects. This strategic pivot has left loyal Supernatural users feeling abandoned and concerned about the decline of human-centric VR experiences.
