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The metaverse promises to extend our physical world using AR and VR technologies. Virtual environments and immersive spaces have been described as antecedents of the metaverse and offer some insight into the potential socio-economic impact of a fully functional, persistent cross platform metaverse. Considering the renewed interest by big tech companies in metaverses and the investment in relevant technologies, it is important to reflect on the current state of play and assess the socio-economic impact that such transformative technologies could have. The empirical evidence provided by papers responding to the Special Issue call shed light on the impact metaverses have, offering valuable theoretical and practical insights into business and social opportunities and challenges.
Author(s): Papagiannidis S, Lacka E, Polyviou A, Truong Y, Marder B, Colliander J, Pappas IO, Gozgor G
Publication type: Editorial
Publication status: Published
Journal: Technological Forecasting and Social Change
Year: 2026
Volume: 225
Print publication date: 01/04/2026
Online publication date: 27/01/2026
Acceptance date: 06/01/2026
ISSN (print): 0040-1625
ISSN (electronic): 1873-5509
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.
URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2026.124534
DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2026.124534
ePrints DOI: 10.57711/qc9h-0662
Data Access Statement: No data was used for the research described in the article.
