##### Release Date
October 6, 2023

##### Dev Time
3 months

##### Client
Meta

##### Tech
Virtual Reality (VR)

##### Platform
Meta Quest 2 & 3

##### Industry
Gaming

## Mega Tasty

#### 1

##### Challenge
Coming onto the project late meant having to quickly assess and lead a major art overhaul without disrupting the overall flow.

##### Solution
Well Played Studios immediately took charge, focusing on efficient project management and rapid iteration to meet the creative goals within the existing timeline.

#### 2

##### Challenge
In a very short amount of time we were tasked with designing and creating dozens of ingredients and dishes.

##### Solution
The team employed streamlined workflows and rapid prototyping to produce high-quality, distinct designs quickly, meeting the tight deadlines.

#### 3

##### Challenge
In addition to creating food we also had to design and create mascot characters that aligned with the world's theme.

##### Solution
Well Played Studios developed a set of playful, food-inspired mascots, ensuring they visually fit the world while also being memorable and engaging for users.

Well Played Studios was the art director for Mega Tasty, a Horizon Worlds collaboration between BuzzFeed and Meta, offering users a fun space to learn cooking and enjoy food-themed games with friends in beautiful virtual settings.

Well Played Studios was brought on to be the art director for the latest version of Mega Tasty, a Horizon Worlds collaboration between BuzzFeed and Meta. Mega Tasty is a fun, interactive world where users can learn to cook exciting recipes, enjoy time with friends, and play food-themed games in beautifully designed environments. The world blends culinary creativity with social engagement, making it an enjoyable and educational space for users to explore.

### Results

Since its release, _Mega Tasty_ has been a major success, consistently ranking as one of the top-visited worlds in Horizon Worlds. Its engaging mix of cooking lessons, food-themed games, and beautiful virtual environments has resonated with users, making it a popular social hub. The fun and interactive design, along with the memorable mascot characters, has kept users returning, solidifying _Mega Tasty_ as a standout experience in the Horizon Worlds ecosystem.

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