Abstract:

Metaverse brings the virtual world and the real world together for human beings. has the potential to extend the physical world using augmented and virtual reality technologies allowing users to seamlessly interact within real and simulated environments using avatars and holograms. Virtual environments and immersive games (such as, Second Life, Fortnite, Roblox and VRChat) are described as antecedents of the metaverse and offer their users a complete, functional and persistent platform. Although it is an old concept, it has recently started to be used. Within the scope of this study, the term metaverse is addresses, which is a new research subject and does not have many examples in the literature. The definition, usage areas, importance, benefits and difficulties of Metaverse were described and information about how to use this technology in the future was given. By introducing this technology, the aim is to contribute to the literature for future studies. In addition, the technologies used in Metaverse were introduced and the subject was discussed in detail. This study will serve as an example for researchers who will work in this field.