According to a November 2021 survey of global internet users, many of them were interested in joining the metaverse for gaming or creative activities. A total of 43 percent of respondents stated that they felt that the metaverse would make online gaming more popular, and a further 41 percent felt the same about content creation.
The metaverse is likely to have a significant impact on the developmental trajectory of video games. There is an evenly distributed interest in the opportunities that the metaverse might afford the video game business. Most seem to emphasize the impact on the social side of video games, whether it be through content creation or online gaming.
Most common reasons for internet users worldwide to be interested in participating in the metaverse as of November 2021
users interested in participating in the metaverse
Method of interview
Online panel
Supplementary notes
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "You said you are interested in participating in a metaverse. Why is that?" Multiple answers were possible.
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GWI. (February 16, 2022). Most common reasons for internet users worldwide to be interested in participating in the metaverse as of November 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1296982/metaverse-interest-reasons-worldwide/
GWI. "Most common reasons for internet users worldwide to be interested in participating in the metaverse as of November 2021." Chart. February 16, 2022. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1296982/metaverse-interest-reasons-worldwide/
GWI. (2022). Most common reasons for internet users worldwide to be interested in participating in the metaverse as of November 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1296982/metaverse-interest-reasons-worldwide/
GWI. "Most Common Reasons for Internet Users Worldwide to Be Interested in Participating in The Metaverse as of November 2021." Statista, Statista Inc., 16 Feb 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1296982/metaverse-interest-reasons-worldwide/
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