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During the recent Meta Connect developer conference, while much of the focus was on new smart glasses, Meta also shared exciting updates about the metaverse. One of the standout announcements was the launch of Hyperscape, a technology first showcased at last year’s event that empowers developers and creators to craft more photorealistic environments in virtual reality.

The company revealed that Hyperscape Capture is now available in Early Access. This feature allows owners of Quest devices to scan a room in just a few minutes, transforming it into an immersive digital replica of the real-world space. While the scanning process is quick, rendering the room into a virtual environment will take several hours, according to Meta.

Initially, users will not have the ability to invite others into their digital spaces, but Meta plans to introduce this functionality in the future through private links.

Some notable examples of the technology in action include:

• Gordon Ramsay’s home kitchen in Los Angeles
• Chance the Rapper’s House of Kicks
• The Octagon at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas
• Happy Kelli’s room featuring her extensive Crocs collection

Meta first demonstrated Hyperscape at last year’s Connect conference, showcasing its use of Gaussian Splatting, cloud rendering, and streaming technology to create these digital worlds on the Meta Quest 3 headset. The rollout of this feature is set to begin today for users aged 18 and older who own either a Quest 3 or Quest 3S, although it will be gradual, meaning not all users will have immediate access.

In addition to Hyperscape, Meta announced a variety of other metaverse updates, including:

• A new lineup of fall VR games, featuring Marvel’s Deadpool VR, ILM’s Star Wars: Beyond Victory, and Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked
• Enhanced support for Disney+ on its streaming app, Horizon TV, which will also include content from ESPN and Hulu for subscribers
• A partnership with Universal Pictures and Blumhouse to offer immersive experiences for films like “M3GAN” and “The Black Phone”
• A limited-time 3D clip of “Avatar: Fire and Ash”

These developments mark a significant step forward in Meta’s vision for the metaverse, blending the physical and digital worlds in innovative ways.

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