As the metaverse continues to expand, so does the technology surrounding it.
It is no secret that businesses are increasingly adopting metaverse technology like virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), as well as virtual 3D technologies, which could lead the industry to swell to US$615bn as soon as 2030. It has the potential to revolutionise multiple industries as digital worlds could become even more immersive.
With this in mind, Technology Magazine considers some of the global leading companies who are committed to working with the metaverse, further developing technology to advance the digital world.
10: Epic Games
Founded in 1991, Epic Games is an American company that holds more than 40 offices worldwide. Today, it is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D technology and is well known for operating one of the world’s largest games, Fortnite, which has over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections.
Epic Games has fast become one of the leading companies behind the evolution of the metaverse, including holding numerous virtual events within Fortnite. In 2022, the company raised US$2bn to fund other metaverse initiatives, including Unreal Engine to create immersive experiences in simulated environments.
9: Unity Technologies
Unity Technologies is another popular global game engine company, which allows developers to create new experiences. Through the platform, developers can use the Unity Engine to develop metaverse experiences.
Unity Gaming Services (UGS) in particular helps developers create, operate, scale, and monetise their live game using a single modular platform. While the platform was built for game developers, it is also widely used by industrial users to create custom metaverse and digital twin solutions. Following notable acquisitions, such as that of Weta Digital, Unity is working to further accelerate its development of real-time 3D technologies.
