Metaverse: Global Market Size, Trends and Forecast (2022-2027)

Metaverse: Global Market Size, Trends and Forecast (2022-2027)

Report Scope:

This report provides an overview and analysis of the global market for the metaverse. Using 2021 as the base year, the report provides estimated market data for the forecast period 2022 through 2027. This report also offers insights on drivers, restraints, and opportunities for the market, which were gathered through primary and secondary research. It also covers various market factors, including COVID-19 impact, Porter’s five forces, use case analysis and the regulatory landscape.

This report has been prepared in a simple, easy-to-understand format, with some tables and charts/figures. The report’s scope includes a detailed study of global and regional markets for components, platform, offering, application and end use. The qualitative and quantitative data of all segments are provided in the report. The report examines each segment, determines its current market size, and estimates its future market sizes with compound annual growth rates (CAGRs).

The report also provides detailed profiles of the significant metaverse players and their strategies to enhance their market presence. The report also includes a competitive landscape chapter that discusses the market ecosystem of top metaverse solution providers in 2021.

Report Includes:

71 data tables and 37 additional tables

A brief general overview and up-to-date analysis of the global market for metaverse technologies

Analyses of the global market trends, with historic market revenue data for 2021, estimates for 2022 and 2023, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2027

Discussion of the technologies and platforms surrounding the metaverse environment, opportunities and growth driving factors, and areas of focus to forecast this innovation driven market into various segments and sub-segments

Estimation of the actual market size and revenue forecast for global metaverse market in USD million values, and corresponding market share analysis by component, platform, offering, application, end use, and geographic region

Coverage of the technological, economic, and business considerations of the metaverse market, with analyses, trends, and growth forecasts through 2027

In-depth information (facts and figures) concerning major market dynamics, challenges and restraints, technology advancements, industry value chain, and competitive environment of the leading market players

Identification of the companies best positioned to meet the demand owing to or in conjunction with their proprietary technologies, product launches, M&A deals, and other market strategic advantages

A relevant patent analysis with significant allotments of patent data on metaverse technology across each major category

Profile descriptions of the top metaverse companies, including Epic Games Inc., Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook), Microsoft Corp., Inworld AI, NetEase Inc., Nvidia Corp., and Roblox Corp.

Companies Mentioned

Acknoledger
Activision Blizzard
Allseated
Antier Solutions Pvt., Ltd.
Atirath Gaming Technology
Axie Infinity
Betterverse
Colorverse
Crucible Network
Dehidden
Doss Games
Electronic Arts
Enjin
Epic Games Inc.
Guildfi
Hyperlink Infosystem
Ikonz
Improbable
Invact
Inworld Ai
Kudo Money
Loka (Social/Plpatform Software)
Meta Platforms Inc.
Metamundo
Microsoft Corp.
Netease
Nexon Co., Ltd.
Nextech Ar Solutions
Nextmeet
Nvidia
Onerare
Playersonly
Polkawar
Revirt.Space
Roblox
Simulanis
Somnium Space
Supersocial
Take-two Interactive Software Inc.
The Sandbox
Trace Network Labs
Union
Unity
Valve Corp.
Wall App
Zash
Zepeto


Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Study Goals and Objectives
1.3 Scope of Report
1.4 Reasons for Doing the Study
1.5 Intended Audiences
1.6 Information Sources
1.7 Methodology
1.8 Geographic Breakdown
1.9 Analyst's Credentials
1.10 BCC Custom Research
1.11 Related BCC Research Reports
Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
Chapter 3 Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.2 History and Evolution of the Metaverse
3.3 Future Expectations
3.3.1 Phase 1: Emerging
3.3.2 Phase 2: Advanced
3.3.3 Phase 3: Mature
3.4 Value Chain Analysis
3.4.1 Layer 1: Experience (Games, Social, Theatre, E-Sports, Shopping)
3.4.2 Layer 2: Discovery (Social Curation, Ad Networks, Ratings, Stores, Agents)
3.4.3 Layer 3: Creator Economy (Asset Markets, Workflow, Commerce, Design Tools)
3.4.4 Layer 4: Spatial Computing (VR/AR/XR, Multitasking UI, 3D Engines, Geospatial Mapping)
3.4.5 Layer 5: Decentralization (AI Agents, Edge Computing, Microservices, Blockchain)
3.4.6 Layer 6: Human Interface (Smartglasses, Wearables, Mobile, Haptic, Gestures, Neural, Voice)
3.4.7 Layer 7: Infrastructure (WiFi6, 5G, Cloud, MEMS GPUs Materials)
3.5 Macroanalysis
3.5.1 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
3.5.2 Metaverse in the Post-Pandemic World
3.5.3 Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on the Market
3.6 Porter's Five Forces Analysis of the Market for Metaverse
3.6.1 Threat from New Entrants
3.6.2 Competitive Rivalry
3.6.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.6.4 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.6.5 Threat of Substitutes
3.7 Regulatory Analysis
3.7.1 Copyright Laws
3.7.2 Intellectual Property Laws
3.7.3 Contract Law
3.7.4 Tort Law
3.7.5 Defamation Law
3.7.6 Regulation of NFTs and Tax
3.8 Upcoming Regulatory Plans
3.8.1 European Union
3.8.2 U.S.
3.8.3 China
3.8.4 Japan
3.8.5 South Korea
3.9 Recent and Upcoming Key Metaverse-Related Conferences
Chapter 4 Technology Analysis
4.1 Network and Computing Technology
4.1.1 5G/6G Technology
4.1.2 Internet of Things
4.1.3 Cloud Computing
4.1.4 Edge Computing
4.2 Design, Development and Content Production Level
4.2.1 Blockchain
4.2.2 Real-Time Rendering and 3D Modeling/Reconstruction
4.2.3 Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4.2.4 Computer Vision
4.2.5 Smart Voice
4.2.6 Digital Twin
4.2.7 Gaming Engines
4.3 Human/Simulation Interactive Level
4.3.1 Virtual Reality
4.3.2 Augmented Reality
4.3.3 Mixed Reality (MR)
Chapter 5 Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers, Restraints/Challenges, and Opportunities
5.1.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Market Restraints/Challenges
5.1.1 Market Opportunities
5.2 Analysis of the Impact of the Market Dynamics
Chapter 6 Market Breakdown by Component
6.1 Overview
6.2 Hardware
6.2.1 VR Devices
6.2.2 AR Devices
6.2.3 MR Devices
6.3 Software
6.3.1 3D Mapping, Modeling and Reconstruction
6.3.2 Gaming Engines
6.3.3 Others
6.4 Services
Chapter 7 Market Breakdown by Platform
7.1 Overview
7.2 Desktop
7.3 Mobile
7.4 Headsets
Chapter 8 Market Breakdown by Offering
8.1 Overview
8.2 Virtual Platforms
8.2.1 Decentraland
8.2.2 Sandbox
8.2.3 Illuvium
8.2.4 Roblox
8.2.5 Roblox
8.2.6 Axie Infinity
8.3 Asset Marketplaces
8.4 Avatars
8.4.1 2D Avatar
8.4.2 3D Avatar
8.4.3 Leg-Less Avatar
8.4.4 VR Avatar
8.4.5 Full-Body Avatar
8.5 Financial Services
Chapter 9 Market Breakdown by Application
9.1 Overview
9.2 Gaming
9.3 Social Media
9.4 Content Creation
9.5 Online Shopping
9.6 Events and Conferences
9.7 Other Applications
Chapter 10 Market Breakdown by End-Use Industry
10.1 Overview
10.2 Retail
10.2.1 Various Uses of the Metaverse in Retail
10.3 Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)
10.3.1 Various Benefits of the Metaverse in Banking
10.3.1 Uses of the Metaverse in Banking
10.4 Media and Entertainment
10.4.1 Uses of the Metaverse in the Entertainment Industry
10.5 Education
10.5.1 Various Benefits of the Metaverse in Education
10.5.2 Metaverse Application and Use Cases in Education
10.6 Aerospace and Defense
10.6.1 Recruitment
10.6.2 Education
10.6.3 Command and Control
10.6.4 Procurement and Supply Chain
10.7 Automotive
10.7.1 Benefits of the Metaverse in the Automotive Industry
10.7.2 Uses of the Metaverse in the Automotive Industry
10.8 Others
Chapter 11 Market Breakdown by Region
11.1 Overview
11.2 North America
11.2.1 United States
11.2.2 Canada
11.2.3 Mexico
11.3 Europe
11.3.1 United Kingdom
11.3.2 Germany
11.3.3 Rest of Europe
11.4 Asia-Pacific
11.4.1 China
11.4.2 Japan
11.4.3 South Korea
11.4.4 Rest of Asia-Pacific
11.5 Rest of the World (RoW)
Chapter 12 Competitive Landscape
12.1 Metaverse Companies: Regional Number
12.2 Metaverse Venture Capital Scenario
12.3 Metaverse Investors
12.4 Top Companies/Metaverse Ecosystem
12.5 Notable Key Developments in the Market
Chapter 13 Patent Analysis
13.1 Patent Analysis
13.1.1 Key Market Patents
Chapter 14 Company Profiles
14.1 Key Players
ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
ANTIER SOLUTIONS PVT., LTD.
ELECTRONIC ARTS
EPIC GAMES INC.
META PLATFORMS INC.
MICROSOFT CORP.
NETEASE
NEXON CO., LTD.
NEXTECH AR SOLUTIONS
NVIDIA
ROBLOX
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE INC.
UNITY
VALVE CORP.
14.2 Start-ups/Emerging Players
ACKNOLEDGER
ALLSEATED
ATIRATH GAMING TECHNOLOGY
AXIE INFINITY
BETTERVERSE
COLORVERSE
CRUCIBLE NETWORK
DEHIDDEN
DOSS GAMES
ENJIN
GUILDFI
HYPERLINK INFOSYSTEM
IKONZ
IMPROBABLE
INVACT
INWORLD AI
KUDO MONEY
LOKA (SOCIAL/PLPATFORM SOFTWARE)
METAMUNDO
NEXTMEET
ONERARE
PLAYERSONLY
POLKAWAR
REVIRT.SPACE
SIMULANIS
SOMNIUM SPACE
SUPERSOCIAL
THE SANDBOX
TRACE NETWORK LABS
UNION
WALL APP
ZASH
ZEPETO
Chapter 15 Appendix: Acronyms

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