Meta Universe Blockchain Game Global Market Report 2025

The meta universe blockchain game market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $4.5 billion in 2024 to $5.58 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.8%. The growth observed during the historical period can be attributed to the early adoption of blockchain in gaming, the rise of cryptocurrency ownership, the emergence of NFT-based games, the increase in mobile gaming, and the experimentation with play-to-earn models.

The meta universe blockchain game market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.0 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.6%. The growth during the forecast period is expected to be driven by the expansion of web3 infrastructure, the growing number of metaverse projects, increasing gamer interest in ownership rights, enhanced interoperability between virtual worlds, and the gamification of decentralized finance. Key trends for the forecast period include advancements in virtual reality and augmented reality technologies, the integration of artificial intelligence in game design, wider adoption of layer two blockchain solutions, ongoing innovations in game mechanics, and progress in avatar and identity customization.

The increasing demand for cryptocurrency is expected to drive the growth of the meta universe blockchain game market. Cryptocurrency is a form of digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and operates without the need for central authority, such as a government or bank. The demand for cryptocurrency is largely fueled by the growing adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi), which provides users with greater financial autonomy, faster transactions, and reduced fees, all without relying on traditional banking systems. Meta universe blockchain games enhance cryptocurrency adoption by incorporating DeFi elements into virtual environments, boosting user engagement and transaction volumes. For example, in September 2024, a report by Bankrate, LLC, noted that the size of the Bitcoin blockchain had reached approximately 598 gigabytes, reflecting an 18% increase from the previous year. As a result, the rising demand for cryptocurrency is driving the growth of the meta universe blockchain game market.

Leading companies in the meta universe blockchain game market are focusing on integrating cutting-edge technologies such as Web3 to build decentralized, player-driven ecosystems that offer users true digital ownership and governance. Web3 technologies leverage blockchain to enable decentralized peer-to-peer interactions, which benefit metaverse blockchain games by allowing players to own, trade, and secure in-game assets, engage in virtual economies, and create user-driven content without intermediaries. For example, in January 2022, MetaBirds Co., Ltd., a Japan-based company specializing in metaverse development, launched MetaBirds, a Web3-based play-to-earn (P2E) NFT mobile game. This game features a nostalgic 8-bit style where players can mint surprise bird NFTs, race them in gladiator-style tournaments, earn cryptocurrency, and trade their birds on the blockchain, while also offering digital art and a unique interactive experience.

In December 2022, Animoca Brands Corporation Limited, a Hong Kong-based software company, acquired a majority stake in Pixelynx, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Animoca Brands to integrate Pixelynx's music metaverse platform with its existing portfolio, using gaming and Web3 technologies to create innovative and interactive experiences that enhance fan engagement and open new revenue streams for the music industry. Pixelynx, Inc., based in the U.S., specializes in providing meta universe blockchain games.

Major players in the meta universe blockchain game market are Epic Games Inc., Animoca Brands Corporation Limited, Mythical Inc., Immutable, Illuvium, Decentraland Foundation, Gala Games Inc., Uplandme Inc., Dapper Labs Inc., The Abyss, Crypto Blades, TSB Gaming Ltd., Boosty Labs, Sky Mavis Pte. Ltd., Big Time Studios LLC, Sorare SAS, Thetan Arena, Ember Sword, Star Atlas, Aavegotchi Pvt. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the meta universe blockchain game market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in meta universe blockchain game report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the meta universe blockchain game market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Meta universe blockchain games are immersive virtual environments that blend the metaverse with blockchain technology. They allow players to interact in real-time, own, trade, and securely monetize digital assets. These games frequently use non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to represent in-game items, offering verifiable ownership and enabling interoperability across different platforms.

The main types of meta universe blockchain games include role-playing games (RPGs), simulation games, strategy games, sports games, and others. RPGs immerse players in narrative-driven, interactive environments where they take on character roles, encouraging deep engagement, player-owned assets, and dynamic economies. Key blockchain technologies used in these games include NFTs, decentralized finance (DeFi) integration, play-to-earn (P2E) mechanics, and tokenized in-game assets. Players in these games include casual gamers, professional gamers, content creators and streamers, as well as collectors and traders. Community engagement features often include social interactions, governance and voting mechanisms, community events and tournaments, and developer-player collaborations. These games serve various end users, such as individuals and commercial organizations.

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The meta universe blockchain game market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as decentralized gaming platform models, blockchain-based digital economies, smart contract development, and metaverse infrastructure services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The meta universe blockchain game market also includes sales of virtual assets, in-game tokens, virtual land, and digital avatars. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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