Meta is steadily pushing its avatars toward a more expressive and realistic digital presence. The latest update introduces new body types, more inclusive proportions, and a wider selection of clothing, reflecting the company’s focus on making its VR ecosystem feel more personal and less uniform.
While avatars in Meta Horizon Worlds and other connected apps have evolved over the years, they’ve often been criticized for feeling too similar or simplified. This update addresses that by giving users more ways to shape their digital identity, whether through subtle body adjustments or fresh wardrobe options that better match real-world styles.
More diverse body types
One of the most noticeable changes is the addition of new body shapes that move beyond the standard proportions many users found limiting. The update introduces broader shoulders, slimmer builds, and varied silhouettes that bring avatars closer to a human range without breaking the stylized aesthetic Meta has established.
These adjustments also enhance social interactions in VR. Seeing a wider variety of body types in shared spaces can make group experiences feel less like clones in a uniform lineup and more like a real community.
Expanded clothing library
Alongside new body types, Meta has rolled out a collection of fresh clothing items that can adapt to the updated avatars. The catalog includes casual wear, sport-inspired outfits, and some trend-focused options meant to reflect what users might actually wear day-to-day.
Clothing in Horizon Worlds and other Meta-connected apps has always been a visual extension of self-expression. By expanding the wardrobe and ensuring outfits scale correctly across different body shapes, the update makes that expression feel less restricted.
Moving toward a richer digital identity
This update continues Meta’s broader effort to create a more engaging avatar system that bridges its VR and social platforms. While avatars remain stylized rather than fully photorealistic, the changes point toward a future where individuality and immersion play a bigger role in how people interact online.
For users who spend time in VR spaces or use avatars across Meta services, these tweaks are a step toward making virtual presence feel more like an extension of personal identity than a placeholder.
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