One billion avatars. Yesterday, we got to publicly announce and celebrate that incredible milestone. More than one billion avatars have been created across our technologies. That\u2019s a billion times people have reimagined how they show up online \u2014 like showing up to meetings in a suit and tie while wearing pajamas in real life. Respect.<\/span><\/p>\n Today, we\u2019re announcing some improvements to Meta Avatars that will help freshen up your look just in time for spring. We\u2019re adding a handful of new avatar body shapes to help you better express yourself \u2014 especially if expressing yourself means dancing along to \u201cHips Don\u2019t Lie.\u201d We\u2019ve also partnered with PUMA to bring seven outfits to the Meta Avatars Store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n And we\u2019re continuing to make your avatar look better in smaller and subtler ways as well, because those details help your personality shine through. Literally shine, as we\u2019re adding a bit more sparkle to your eyes, brushing some volume into your hair and making clothes look more realistic and textured. You\u2019ll see these changes when you use your avatar outside of virtual reality (VR).<\/span><\/p>\n Everybody\u2019s different, and every body\u2019s different. Until now, though, the body shape options available when creating your avatar were all pretty similar. Maybe a little rectangular.<\/span><\/p>\n We created them as a good jumping-off point when we launched this iteration of avatars back in 2021. But, we\u2019ve heard feedback that not all of you can see yourselves in the current options.<\/span><\/p>\n So we\u2019re adding more choices, simple as that. Starting this month, you\u2019ll be able to choose from a wider range of body shape options, including two curvier body shapes. We\u2019re refining some of our existing options to help differentiate them as well.<\/span><\/p>\n Self-expression and representation matter \u2014 it\u2019s what makes your avatar feel like you \u2014 and we\u2019ll continue adding more options over time, working toward a future where everyone can create an avatar they love.<\/span><\/p>\n Last year we <\/span>introduced the Avatars Store<\/span><\/a>, a one-stop shop for customizing your avatar across Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and in VR. Since launch, we\u2019ve brought in outfits from some of the world\u2019s leading fashion, sports, and lifestyle brands \u2014 including Madhappy, the NBA, Prada and Thom Browne.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Add PUMA to the list. We\u2019ve partnered with the sports brand to offer seven of its lifestyle looks starting May 1.<\/span><\/p>\n Lastly, we\u2019ve overhauled how your avatar\u2019s hair, clothing and eyes appear in stickers, profile pictures, cover photos and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sparing you the nitty-gritty technical breakdown, we\u2019ve added additional detail and realism to both hair and clothing \u2014 meaning whether you\u2019re rocking a clean fade and suit or bedhead and sweats, your avatar should pop a little better than before. Solid glow-up, right? We\u2019ve also tweaked our lighting model to add a little more of a reflective gleam to your eyes, making them sparkle and bring your personality to life.<\/span><\/p>\n Keep an eye out for more changes. We have a lot of improvements coming to avatars this year, and we can\u2019t wait to share more!<\/span><\/p>\n As a reminder, when you create an avatar and share it across our technologies it will be public to other people. Learn more about <\/span>controlling your avatar permissions<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"An](\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/01_Flowers.png?resize=960%2C836\")
<\/a><\/p>\nIntroducing New Body Shapes<\/span><\/h2>\n
New PUMA Looks<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nHair and Clothing Textures<\/span><\/h2>\n