The Metaverse may be the future, but for now, it’s still just a concept. But with all sorts of big players betting on its validity and commercial applications in games like Minecraft cementing such an idea as a reality, we can’t help but wonder: what is Microsoft going to do ? The company recently revealed some details of its plans, which include a focus on commercial uses, but are not without gaming elements either !<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I think of the metaverse, it’s sort of about bringing real-world people, places and things into the digital world.<\/p>
It’s about creating more presence, more human connection, providing all the options for people to participate in the communities that interest them most.<\/p>Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said in an interview with Bloomberg<\/a>.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Microsoft’s Ignite presentation, which took place earlier in the day at the company’s Silicon Valley headquarters, introduced two new features aimed at providing more metaversal interactions: the Mesh for Teams communications platform, which uses mixed reality applications that enable “presence and shared experiences” from a distance, and Dynamics Connected Spaces. The latter feature is aimed at retail, where many potential customers want access to their phones or tablets when visiting stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n