New Mexico resident Tencia Benavidez began using Supernatural’s VR workouts during the pandemic, drawn to the immersive experience that compensates for her rural location’s limited gyms. Meta acquired the platform in 2022 after a protracted FTC antitrust fight, prompting users to hope the tech giant’s deep pockets would sustain the service.

Bloomberg disclosed that Meta cut more than 1,000 jobs across its VR and metaverse divisions, wiping out most of Supernatural’s staff and closing three internal studios that produced titles like Resident Evil 4 VR and Deadpool VR. Subscribers now debate whether to stay for the existing 3,000‑lesson library or abandon the app amid licensing and pricing concerns.

Community members such as Stefanie Wong and newcomer Chip cling to the platform’s charismatic coaches, especially during the new “Together” sessions that pair workouts with curated music like an Imagine Dragons series. While some users cancel, others pledge to ride out the cuts, hoping Meta will eventually revive content or transition the service elsewhere.