Viverse is an open platform for virtual worlds and environments developed by HTC and encompassing multiple devices and applications. At launch, HTC described the platform as a metaverse intended to connect a series of virtual worlds, and to include elements of augmented reality. The Viverse platform consists of various components, including virtual reality headsets, social applications, and content creation tools.
History and development Some elements that later became part of the Viverse ecosystem were developed as early as 2014. The formal announcement of Viverse only came in 2022 at the 2022 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Viverse was co-founded by Cher Wang, the CEO of HTC, who is also the Chairwoman of Viverse.
While some HTC hardware has important implications for Viverse, Viverse is envisioned as an open metaverse, and so is not confined to any HTC hardware.
Components and partners As of 2023, Viverse consists of a number of virtual environments, services, platforms, interfaces, and applications, including:
Vive Avatar - A tool for generating and storing custom avatars which represent user Viverse personas. Vive Wallet - A cryptocurrency and NFT wallet which also manages user digital identity. The wallet supports Ethereum and Polygon. Market - A platform for buying and selling NFTs. Vive World - User-designed virtual environments that act as a home space for users. Vive Sync - A virtual meeting and conference platform in VR. Viveport - A subscription-based content library of virtual reality games and apps. Vive Guardian - An application focused on the security and privacy of children. Viverse for Business - Viverse for business includes tools for companies to create custom, branded virtual spaces, either as workspaces or for interacting with customers such as virtual common spaces, reception, showrooms, classrooms, meeting spaces, and auditoriums. HTC plans to provide support for these spaces on multiple platforms, including VR headsets, smartphones, tablets, and PCs.
Partners A number of virtual environments created by 3rd party developers are integrated into Viverse:
ENGAGE - A social VR platform designed to enable enterprise, education, and creative entities to have a metaverse presence. Beatday - A virtual music platform with social elements. VRChat - A virtual reality social platform. Museum of Other Realities - A collection of virtual art.
See also Avatar (computing) Massively multiplayer online role-playing game Multiverse (video games) Virtual reality Virtual world
References
External links
VIVERSE official website