Epic Games and Google have reached a significant agreement to collaborate on a new category of apps known as ‘metaverse browsers.’ This partnership showcases a shared vision between the two tech companies to enable navigation, exploration, and interaction within metaverse environments.
While the term ‘metaverse’ has seen a decline in popularity, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has long been a proponent of the concept, recognizing its potential. The collaboration isn’t entirely new, as previous discussions about an Unreal Engine deal had hinted at a metaverse connection.
The specifics of these metaverse browsers remain partially concealed due to redactions in the term sheet. However, key highlights include enabling users to navigate and explore metaverse worlds, facilitating the portability of virtual items and identities across different metaverse realms, and emphasizing modern security measures such as Sandbox capabilities and secure connections.
In response to Google’s evolving landscape, Epic has indicated that Google is poised to support the forthcoming open metaverse. This strategic move underscores a shift towards fostering an interconnected digital ecosystem.
Source: The Verge