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Meta’s layoffs leave Supernatural fitness users in mourning
Supernatural has had its staff cut and won’t receive any more content updates.
TL;DR
- Meta is shutting down the VR fitness app Supernatural, which it acquired in 2022.
- The acquisition was contentious, involving an FTC antitrust lawsuit that Meta ultimately won.
- Meta has also laid off over 1,000 employees across its VR and metaverse divisions.
- Users are disappointed and feel the shutdown is 'heartless,' especially given Meta's investment and legal fight.
- Some users plan to continue using the app for its existing content, while others are canceling due to the lack of new content and concerns about music licensing.
- Alternative VR workout options exist, but users feel Supernatural offered a unique community and coach experience.