Studios in the Metaverse: An Illustration of the Future of Production and Creation of Digital Assets
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Abstract
Background:
The metaverse is redefining creative production by transforming traditional studios into immersive, decentralized digital environments. These virtual studios integrate XR, AI, blockchain, and digital twins to support collaborative asset creation, creator-driven economies, and real-time interaction, presenting both innovative potential and new challenges.
Objectives:
This review systematically synthesizes the academic literature on metaverse studios, aiming to classify studio typologies, analyze enabling technologies, examine digital asset workflows, explore user interaction, and identify critical challenges and opportunities in virtual creative environments.
Methods:
A systematic search was conducted across Scopus, IEEE Xplore, ACM Digital Library, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, covering studies published from 2011 to 2025. Thirteen eligible studies were selected and analyzed using thematic synthesis and quality appraisal based on relevance, methodological rigor, and applicability.
Results:
The studies revealed five dominant studio types—educational, industrial, performance-based, co-creative, and conceptual—supported by technologies such as XR platforms, blockchain infrastructures, AI agents, and avatar-driven interfaces. Key themes included asset decentralization, immersive collaboration, and creator monetization. Common limitations involved technological fragmentation, insufficient user validation, and ethical concerns surrounding access and data governance.
Conclusions:
Metaverse studios represent a significant evolution in digital creative practice, offering scalable, interactive, and decentralized spaces for production. However, their sustainable development requires integrative frameworks and interdisciplinary inquiry to address current technological and ethical gaps and ensure inclusive and equitable access.
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