The term ‘Metaverse’ is explained in several articles on our website, but through which platforms do you build such a digital world?
In this blog, we dive deeper into 5 Metaverse platforms and explore the opportunities and creative potentials these emerging digital worlds bring. From virtual collaboration to immersive entertainment experiences, let’s explore together the unprecedented possibilities of the Metaverse.
What platforms are there?
Mozilla Hubs
With a focus on social interaction in virtual spaces, Mozilla Hubs enables users to seamlessly communicate and collaborate in a shared virtual environment. Mozilla Hubs’ open-source approach allows for creativity and collaboration, enabling a wide range of experiences.
Roblox
Roblox has quickly developed into one of the most dynamic platforms in the Metaverse, where users can create and share their own content. With a vibrant community and a wide range of experiences, from games to educational simulations, Roblox provides an inclusive and interactive environment for users of all ages.
Glue
Glue provides a collaborative virtual space where teams around the world can work together as if they were in the same physical space. With a focus on business applications, Glue enables users to communicate and collaborate efficiently, transforming virtual meetings and remote teamwork.
Fortnite
With a focus on gaming and entertainment, Fortnite has emerged as one of the most popular platforms for social interaction and virtual events. With live concerts, virtual parties and a creative gaming space for users, Fortnite continues to be a leading platform in the evolution of the Metaverse experience.
Spatial
Spatial emphasises collaboration and communication, with a focus on integrating augmented reality (AR) into the Metaverse experience. By facilitating virtual meetings and collaboration, Spatial provides an intuitive and immersive environment for users to collaborate and communicate as if they were in the same room.
What are the options by platform?
Mozilla Hubs
- Social interaction in shared virtual spaces
- Real-time collaboration
- Customisable avatars
- Multimedia integration
- Cross-platform play
- Suitable for educational events
- VR integration
Check out our Topcon case built on the Mozilla Hubs platform here.
Roblox
- Create and share your own games
- Virtual events
- Social hangouts
- Educational simulations
- In-game economy
- Virtual events
Glue
- Virtual meetings
- Shared whiteboards
- Multimedia integration
- 3D model import/export
- Interactive presentations
- Real-time collaboration in a virtual space
Check out our Janssen case, built on the Glue platform
Fortnite
- Virtual events
- Live concerts/In-game parties
- Creative mode for users to build their own worlds
- Cross-platform
- Social interaction with a global community
Spatial
- Augmented reality (AR) integration
- Virtual meetings with 3D avatars
- Real-time collaboration
- Interactive presentations
- Integration with digital tools
- Shared multimedia experiences in a virtual space
Our UEFA Mastercard case was built with Spacial. Check out the case here.
Have a Metaverse space built yourself or want to know more? Then feel free to contact our team. We will be happy to discuss the possibilities with you!