Decentraland’s Journey: The Tug-of-War Between VR Dreams and Reality

The VR Dilemma in Decentraland

Decentraland, self-proclaimed as a “decentralized virtual reality platform,” has somewhat of a split personality. While platforms like Somnium Space and Meta’s Horizon Worlds are fully embracing the virtual reality (VR) trend, Decentraland has taken a step back, prioritizing core features over its VR aspirations. Sean Ong, a key player from XR Dev Studio, explains that VR was always on Decentraland’s roadmap, but with a jam-packed schedule, VR took a backseat.

The Beta Blues of VR Development

The excitement of virtual reality is palpable, but what’s it like to actually create it? Ong shared that Decentraland’s initial attempts at VR were merely an “alpha” version. Think of it as a flashy car without the engine – looks nice but not going anywhere fast. The code was reworked to be compatible with VR, yet stability issues led to frustration. The result? A