To our new creators, welcome to the Meta Horizon Creator Program! As you begin exploring your expanded toolset, we'd love to learn more about your creative vision. 🎤 Share your story with us: What inspired you to create in Meta Horizon Worlds? What are your strengths and skills as a creator? What’s your signature world—the one that best showcases your creative approach? What goals are you working toward as a creator? Your responses help us tailor our resources and support to your creative goals.

Hey everyone, I'm Matthiaos, I've been in Horizon worlds since the beta. I've always loved creating, and Horizon Worlds gave me a way to build interactive experiences that bring people together. The mix of game design, world-building, and real-time collaboration was what hooked me. Plus, seeing players enjoy something I built is the best feeling. My biggest strengths are game design, problem-solving, and creating mechanics that keep players engaged. I also run small teams and help bring projects from idea to launch. I like making games that feel alive and rewarding, whether through fun mechanics or social interaction. My signature world would be City Drift Racing. It’s an open world drifting game where players can race, show off their skills, and compete. I’ve put a lot of work into making it feel dynamic and giving players reasons to keep coming back. I’m always looking for ways to push my worlds further with better mechanics, more engaging gameplay, and growing the community around them. Right now, I’m focused on the upcoming release of Chaos City Legends and refining my current projects.

When I first started in horizon I was just a dirty construction worker coming home mad that I had to pour concrete and do a job I hated everyday I came to horizon and thought this looks like a silly game I’ll check it out and it literally changed the direction of my entire life I started trying to make content and quickly realized I had a knack for building worlds in vr and had a pretty awesome group of people standing behind me to do so. I worked my but off everyday trying to build worlds for people to just hang out in not realizing the impact it would have on me being brought on to the creator program early on I realized that I may have just been givin an opportunity to do something I thought would not have been possible previously I can create games and 3d experiences and I could do it and earn my mind was blown I put my best foot forward and though it was tough I found a way through it all dedicating my time and energy into something I love doing has been the most amazing thing I could ever dream of this game brought back a young boys dreams that had been dead and buried by the aging adult I was becoming. I owe a lot to horizon for showing me that sometimes life just makes you wait until the time is just right.

Hey everyone! Happy to be here.

Hey there, Ben,I hope this message finds you well! My name is Matthew, aka Pointy.Apologies in advance for the lengthy message. I’m currently sitting down with a few hours to spare, and I just created an account on the forums. I felt compelled to share and express myself.How did I get into creating on Facebook Meta? I think it stems from a personal creative endeavor, right? Like me, many of us are creatives. It boils down to being our own storytellers, sharing stories through art; whether it’s painting, sketching, cardboard, video, audio, music, or something else.Speaking for myself, I want to release something creative from my mind. I call what I do “idea creation.” We have an idea we want to express, and for me, it’s about putting that idea..something sitting in my head out into the world in a way others might relate to.I was a manager at a movie theater for two years. Then, during the pandemic, I moved from Florida to California. I was fortunate enough to land some jobs with great people. Some were independent, small scale, run-and-gun shorts with little to no budget. After a while, I wanted to create my own art, so I decided to expand as an artist. I did some animation work with animators, dabbled in stand-up and improv, and tried voice work. I rotate through all of these every few months, haha.Then it hit me: “Oh, wait!” I have all these ideas in my head, I don’t have to stick to live-action mediums. I can bring my ideas to life through other formats. That’s what led me to Meta Horizon. Yay, finally, haha! I realized I’d been doing all these things- animation, stand-up, improv, anything I dipped my fingers into, to make my own art. Then Meta Horizon came along. I got my headset and thought, “Whoa, I can build?”I can physically build because I love puppetry, working with my hands, hand animation, crafting, editing, and storytelling. When I discovered you can build within the headset, pulling things apart with both hands like in reality, pushing things together, hand-animating, recording an object’s movement, playing it on a loop, grouping animations to create something new (like a creature that flies, blinks, and opens its mouth) I was blown away. I thought, “This is crazy!” It’s already a language I kind of knew. It’s about building what I see in my head, the same way I do when editing a video, telling a story onstage, or animating a silly clip.It’s about expressing an idea that maybe didn’t need to be executed any other way. I thought, “Wait, I can build it in VR, something playable, a place others can visit.” Maybe my idea can be experienced instead of just listened to, watched, or heard. You can incorporate your voice, your sense of humor, your ideas, your style. That’s what led me here.Bringing it back to my work in entertainment and collaborating with other creators, Meta Horizon is free. Building and scripting are free. It reminds me of working with little to no budget alongside others who just want to get a piece of art out into the world. It’s been just over a month, and I’ve already completed three worlds. One, “Highway of Beds,” is posted. It was my second build because my first involved so much scripting that I hired someone to teach me how to execute my idea. “Highway of Beds” is a simple platform game where you jump on beds, each with a different course. I’m happy with how it turned out. I made my own music and created my very first idea that others can actually play. I’d never done that before in my life.It really comes down to someone wanting to execute an idea. Meta Horizon has given me another outlet to express what’s in my head. That’s amazing because it’s a whole new medium for me…a new language. Being able to sit down, build in the headset, and then step into first-person mode to see what I’ve created is honestly incredible. I never got into Roblox building (maybe I should have). I didn’t think creating playable art was something I’d dabble in until the VR headset came along. I understand Meta is pushing for more desktop building, so I’ll navigate that obstacle, haha.You can’t just paint a wall, put up walls and a roof in five minutes, and then step inside to see it firsthand. People can draw it for you, or AI-generate an image or model to show you. There’s a difference between that and actually standing in the room, seeing the walls, the roof, the desk in the corner. Through Meta Horizon, yeah, it’s cartoonish, but I can put a rough idea together, step into it, and go, “Oh my gosh, I can finally see what I had in my mind at this scale.” I built a basic construct in five minutes, and that let me figure out what to do next. It expedited the idea, I could see it firsthand, in first person. That was super exciting for me. I’m always looking for new ways to push my ideas further and learn new things. As a creator, I now have one goal beyond executing my ideas. While in VR and Meta Horizon, I’ve learned that some people think “virtual reality” isn’t “real.” But there are real people behind the avatars- 100% real. Unfortunately, some harass others with language and comments that constitute harassment, sexual harassment, or verbal abuse in all forms. Some forget that or choose not to care in VR. Kids might bully or say things, but they’re kids, they’ll grow and hopefully learn. What concerns me are the adults I’ve encountered whom I’d never want to meet in person. So, as a creator in Meta Horizon, I want to remind others to be mindful and careful about who they interact with and more importantly, to speak up when they see something inappropriate by any standard. I wish I had when I first started in VR, but now I believe standing up in VR is more important than anything else there.With the bad comes the good, and vice versa. Hopefully, over time, things improve, but it’s hard to say. Just like video games, online forums, or Instagram comments, it’s all the same. VR and Meta Horizon are social media platforms just more interactive with voice, body movements, and a feeling in our brains that makes us feel connected.I want my worlds and others’ worlds to remind players and visitors of what’s good and what’s important in virtual reality. Someone close to me has a young nephew who’s always playing Roblox and talking about it. He’s a growing boy with a big heart. If I had a say in his passion for Roblox, I’d love to make a positive impact in that way. Our worlds can do that for kids and people. Games and hangout spaces go a long way. As creators, just like those in the spotlight of music or film we have a responsibility to the people we influence. I want to do my best to do what’s right through my art.I look forward to further exploring within Meta Horizon. Now it’s time to charge my Meta Raybans ;). Cheers! Matthew aka Pointy

Hi everyone! I'm RJ, also known as RJ_the_Creator. I've been an artist with a big imagination my entire life, growing up in a creative household where art was everything. As a kid, I spent my time drawing, painting, and building, always daydreaming about new worlds and characters. Looking back, it makes sense that I was drawn to Horizon Worlds.After dropping out of college for animation due to financial struggles, I joined the Marine Corps at 19, serving two combat tours in Afghanistan. Later, I pursued graphic design, working with various companies and even creating promo art for celebrities. Eventually, I felt creatively burned out and returned to school for animation, which reignited my passion. That led me into game design, where I worked on environments and character creation.Wanting to build something of my own, I started my own studio while doing contract work to stay afloat. Then, I discovered Horizon Worlds. It became a way to escape the computer and create in a hands-on, therapeutic way. I loved pushing the limits of primitives, experimenting with lighting, and telling immersive stories through interactive experiences.I also realized Horizon was a great platform to test ideas and prove concepts—much faster than traditional game development. If I had an idea, I could build it in days or weeks, get a solid foundation, and gather feedback from others. I never expected to fall in love with the immersiveness of VR or to build incredible friendships and a supportive fanbase that pushes me to keep creating worlds and stories people enjoy.Now, Horizon has evolved into a full gaming platform that aligns perfectly with my skills and career. It’s been an amazing journey, and I plan to keep raising the bar, inspiring others, and pushing creative boundaries in this space.

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28 Replies

burnbuns
Meta Employee
1 year ago
My original goal in VR was to capture 360 and 3D nature footage and use the headset to view it. I really wanted that sense of being immersed in the environment. I had done some world building in AltSpace, and in 2020 I received the invite to Horizon Worlds. I noticed the creation process is much more organic, and collaborative... something I had been seeking. Working with creators from all around the world, we discovered these new tools together. Many of those creators I consider to be family now. They are my inspiration, and I work every day to support them in their efforts.
As a former programmer, I was drawn to scripting, and realized it's power to give life to the worlds we create. I now am using TypeScript to create animations, simulations.. the possibilities are endless. I am half artist, half scripter, with a love for education. There is no better way to learn, than to teach.
I have been working on supporting the tools, and helping others create, and I don't have many recent worlds. However, I am confident that soon I will have something worthy of publishing. I am proud of the worlds we made as Born Studios, and the MINIverse, Infinite Lake.
I am working to ensure the tools we use to create our worlds are of the best quality possible, and I will continue that effort. In the meantime, I am working toward a series of nature simulations that include photogrammetry and natural audio. My worlds will most likely trend towards meditative, calm hang outs with interesting photogrammetry.
The most important thing for me is to facilitate the overall effort, to support this vibrant community of creators. I am _very_ thankful to be here! ❤️😎
WolfMaNeMattOfficial
Start Partner
1 year ago
Hey my name is Matthew but I'm better known as "WolfMaNeMatt".
- I was inspired by the many other innovative individuals i had the chance to sit down talk with and see out their ideas
- Over the course of time being on the platform i have honed the skills of creating in primitive shape building (horizon worlds), 3d modeling (Blender), code block scripting and now im in the process of learning the ins and outs of typescript.
- Nightly Theater: Conscious The Bear
- My goals going forward are to collaborate with other like minded and innovative creators and develop memorable experiences for all on the horizon worlds platform and in due time the meta quest store
Iris_the_Scribe
MHCP Member
1 year ago
I knew I was a good artist since winning my first Patch the Pony contest in kindergarten. Two years later I was writing down stories and making them into little books. I took art classes through college though majoring in Writing and minoring in Music. Grad school saw my childhood King Arthur/Robin Hood obsessions culminate in Medieval/Renaissance Lit.
I just retired early from my "job", making me a full-time novelist.
But nearly 2 decades ago I was puttering around with desktop 3-D design programs, creating spaceships, full Roman cities, elaborate space stations, mythological sites.
It was fantastic to find Horizon Worlds in Jan. 2022 and start it all up again.
These are my strengths, so of course programming and mathematics will be my weak points. Codeblocks' logic was natural after learning to program in BASIC, but of course now comes the curveball of shifting to trimesh, where I have no experience at all. So here I am. Hey!
13_Chris
MHCP Partner
1 year ago
Long post incoming
Where do I even begin…
Hey, my name is Chris—more commonly known as 13_Chris. To be honest, I had never really thought about creating content in VR. I just needed a way to escape reality without actually leaving my house. I was in a pretty dark place and convinced myself that getting a headset might help. Turns out, it did exactly that.
When I first logged in, I played a game that doesn’t even exist anymore. (I’ve since built my own version of it in Horizon Worlds—called Blitz—just saying.) But at the time, it gave me a space to decompress, play, and detach enough from reality to feel like myself again. Then, I found Horizon Worlds. It was right around the time Beta had just wrapped.
Within my first week, I was setting up battle sessions in Arena Clash and playing more hours than I’d probably admit. I’ve met lifelong friends and fallen in love through this experience—more than I ever have in real life. After a while, I did what so many others have done: I hit the ‘Create a World’ button.
That first attempt? An absolute disaster. My test world was just a mess of duplicated objects, and the whole concept didn’t click for me. I abandoned it. But one night, when Horizons felt a little quieter, I decided to try again. I wanted to make a game—not just a space, but an actual experience.
Around the same time, Arena Clash released a template.
Not only did I learn the logic of codeblocks by digging through those scripts, but I also learned how to build an experience—something engaging, interactive, and fun. Fast forward to now, and I’ve got over 55 published worlds—or more—and counting.
Being asked to join the Meta Horizon Creator Program (MHCP) flipped my world upside down in the best way possible. The community, the creative outlet, the freedom to build literally anything you can imagine—it’s endless.
My skills have evolved with every world I’ve built, as new tools and features keep pushing my creativity further. My latest world, Bubble Buddies, took a few months to develop. Keep in mind—I did it all solo, with a bit of AI scripting help. Between being a father of three, working full-time, competing in contests, and building other worlds, being tired is just part of the routine at this point, LOL.
Bubble Buddies challenged me in ways no other project has. If I had to compare it to anything, it’s similar to The Office in its structure—but instead of a full team, it’s just me.
If I had to pick one world I’m most recognized for, it would have to be the UP Parkour series (1-5). Escape rooms are another space I’ve experimented with, and I’ve been able to design them so that riddles and solutions change every time you play. The goal? No one gets bored. If you come back, you get a different challenge.
Some goals as a creator would be to do this full-time. I want the freedom to build non-stop without limits. I’d love to finally be featured in Central—never have been, and seeing my work recognized at that level would be surreal. Bubble Buddies is a solid world, but not enough people even know it exists. That needs to change. My ideas are constantly brewing—I’d love to bring on a team to help bring them to life.
I also want to create a community where creators can openly discuss the good, the bad, and the great about Horizon Worlds. A space where new creators can ask for help without fear of being judged or ignored.
This platform literally changed my life. I have no idea where I’d be if I hadn’t taken that leap—and built that truly terrible first world, let alone if I didn't grab the headset when I did, BUT everything happens for a reason right!
And if you made it this far, I look forward to working with yall in the future and cant wait to see what everyone creates. Thanks for reading. Let’s keep building. -13_Chris
- PointyL.Fish
  MHCP Member
  1 year ago
  Hi Chris, aka 13_Chris,
  I hope you are well! I totally get starting from a dark place and finding a lifeline in unexpected places. It’s wild isn't it for some of us, a headset diving into VR was more than what we originally thought it was going to be.
  With three kids and a full time job in the mix, I can't even imagine but I will take a guess, are your children the first ones to tryout your worlds? How much of them give you inspiration? Do you own fish?? I chuckled at your “absolute disaster” first attempt. We’ve all been there with a messy creative start. Mostly maybe dipping back into your build and trying new things over and over again. Piecing apart template scripts is the most fun to do!
  Now, I never experienced your Bubble Buddies yet, however I have UP Parkour literally in my saved world. (I had to screenshot) Really Kool seeing your posting here on the forum, I posted my intro a while back in this chain and even mentioned how I was inspired by some game aspects from other worlds to implement in my parkour world. One being referenced from UP Parkour. Your UP Parkour world was one of the first worlds I dipped into when I was building my platformer parkour world. I went into a hangout world and while asking people if they wanted to test out my game world, a moderator offered me the suggestion to try out UP Parkour. Your world inspired me to add "Saved Checkpoints". And doing so, I learned codeblock script for saved checkpoints, which was a blast.
  Joining into the Meta Horizon Creator Program must’ve felt like a well deserved win and a win every time you publish a world. Not being featured in Central yet? Maybe that’s their oversight, maybe they can't get passed levels 25 and up haha. The awesome thing to thing about... Central didn't suggest me your game, some person in another world did 🙂
  Yes! Always agreed when others say this, The Horizon platform's potential, it’s endless, and it’s Kool to see how it’s changed your life.
  Looking forward to seeing what you design up next, keep building, Ill check out Bubble Buddies 🙂
  Chris, can’t wait to hear more from you down in the Metaverse.
  
  Cheers,
  Matthew aka Pointy L. Fish
PaidFareZoneRanger
MHCP Member
1 year ago
I was on vacation in Japan, where I bought a used HTC Vive headset, and then proceeded to buy a VQ3 a few days later. While trying out various MQ Worlds, I noticed there was an editor, and had some fun with it. Then I found the floor plans to my old high school, and found it to be the perfect challenge. Starting with Lego since childhood, to me this is just an infinite-size Lego set.
metaverse_tiktok
Start Member
1 year ago
Hmm 🤔 my husband brought me a oculus an made my account and told me I think you could learn to build in horizon an it may help with your PTSD......I didn't know what horizon was or building (but for some reason it sparked interest in me ) he later brought me to grown ups soap stone and blac Harley and princess and katness Herbert worlds where I met them ..**bleep** they build so good ...I didn't think then It was possible to build like them that was the beginning of 2022...creating in horizon is a gift that has gotten me through the toughest things in life an keeps me going even when world around u isn't , the inspiration I can still create beautiful things .What are your strengths and skills as a creator? My Community I have a strong foundation that keeps me stronge an we add to each other skills an help even when u don't see..I had to say it cuz I wouldn't be building if it wasn't for community
What’s your signature world—the one that best showcases your creative approach? I normally help an build for people so solar crib is one of my favorite the serinity there my own would be blue moon and fairytopia fantasy places I was able to bring to life now magic hour...
What goals are you working toward as a creator? Learning it's a constant but to build I believe I gotta learn more now that so I can build functional worlds and understand limits and what's not limitless while still enjoying the peace of the space
ChefMaster
MHCP Member
10 months ago
Ben, I really wish that the team would fix the huge issue with horizon worlds. The "people getting kicked out of everything, left right and center" issue is MADDENING. It's happening ALL THE TIME these days. Please, for the love of god, FIX THE UNDERLYING CODEBASE before doing anything else. What's going on currently is like putting a new sign on the front of a building that's on fire.

My world is CLOUD 9 ULTRACLUB. I was inspired to create the world because there are no other worlds like it and I wanted a place for my friends and I to hang out.

I'm working towards trying to get Meta to actually stabilize the platform. If this is your "frontend" as it were, there are so many issues that need fixed that it ceased being funny a long time ago. You CANNOT offer a "service" like this that's designed to ease people into vr when it is so FULL of errors (that the team themselves admit are a massive problem). PLEASE start listening to creators when they tell you that your systems are inefficient and borked, as that's the only way that this platform will stop haemmoraging users and creators. People are just going elsewhere as it's too frustrating to deal with all the bugs and random disconnections etc. It's a shame, as it could be really good, but right now it's mainly just a playground for potty mouthed children.
promptartist
Start Member
6 months ago
Hello Meta Citizens! Glad to be part of Horizon Worlds. I'm a small creator here exploring the platform—excited to connect and learn from this community!
What inspired you to create in Meta Horizon Worlds?
"I've always been passionate about blending storytelling with immersive experiences. Meta Horizon Worlds gives me the platform to bring those narratives to life in ways traditional media can't. The ability to create interconnected experiences where users can explore stories at their own pace really sparked my imagination."
What are your strengths and skills as a creator?
"My biggest strength is storytelling and creative world-building. I love weaving narratives into interactive experiences that feel alive and engaging. I approach each project thinking about how users will experience the story, not just see it—creating moments that are discoverable and meaningful."
What's your signature world—the one that best showcases your creative approach?
"BlackHoles.Store is my signature project—a hybrid IRL/digital merch space that goes beyond just being a store. It features an in-world broadcast network from a space port where users can tune into podcasts throughout the experience, plus portals that transport visitors to different story-driven worlds. It's my vision of how commerce, storytelling, and community can converge in the metaverse."
What goals are you working toward as a creator?
"My main goal is to build a collaborative creative ecosystem within BlackHoles.Store. As a solo creator balancing a full-time job and life responsibilities, I want to onboard and leverage other talented creators who share the vision. Together, we can expand the narrative universe, create interconnected experiences, and build something bigger than any one person could alone. I'm here because my curious mind won't let me ignore the possibilities—even if time is limited, the passion drives me forward."
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