Meta Universe Blockchain Game Market Report 2026

The meta universe blockchain game market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $5.56 billion in 2025 to $6.87 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise of blockchain technology, increasing popularity of online multiplayer games, early adoption of nft marketplaces, growth of virtual worlds, demand for digital collectibles.

The meta universe blockchain game market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.84 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of metaverse ecosystems, integration of ai-driven game mechanics, adoption of cross-chain nft standards, rise of decentralized finance (defi) in gaming, enhanced virtual reality experiences. Major trends in the forecast period include nft-based asset ownership, play-to-earn (p2e) monetization models, cross-platform interoperability, decentralized governance mechanisms, virtual social interaction & collaboration.

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.

Major companies operating in the metaverse blockchain game market are concentrating on creating advanced solutions, such as player-focused Web3 metaverse strategy games, to foster decentralized ecosystems, enhance digital asset ownership, and facilitate player involvement in virtual economies and governance frameworks. A player-focused Web3 metaverse strategy game is a blockchain-based multiplayer game that allows players to own, trade, and manage in-game assets as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), participate in decentralized virtual economies, and engage within a persistent shared universe. For example, in May 2023, MetaKing Studios Ltd, a Singapore-based game developer, released the BLOCKLORDS community beta, its Web3-enabled metaverse strategy game designed to provide blockchain-backed digital ownership and give players influence over in-game systems. The game offers a persistent medieval world where land and heroes are represented as NFTs, features multiplayer tactical combat and resource management, and allows players to impact in-game economic dynamics and governance decisions through real-time participation.

In April 2024, Mon Protocol, a Singapore-based blockchain game publishing protocol, formed a partnership with ZTX, a Web3 social metaverse platform, to boost engagement in metaverse gaming. Through this collaboration, Mon Protocol plans to introduce ZTX to Pixelmon’s community of more than 1.1 million users, facilitating cross-marketing campaigns, joint promotions, and community reward initiatives such as token airdrops. ZTX Foundation Ltd, also based in Singapore, is a Web3 metaverse platform that focuses on user-generated content and community-led gaming experiences, promoting interactive and decentralized gameplay throughout its ecosystem.

Major companies operating 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 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the meta universe blockchain game market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the meta universe blockchain game market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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