Epic and Google have signed a special deal for a new class of 'metaverse' apps

"metaverse browsers will have the primary purpose of allowing the navigation and exploration of metaverse worlds; support virtual items and identity that are portable across different worlds in the metaverse browser; and must support modern security considerations including Sandbox capabilities, limitations on code execution, and secure connections."

"Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has been talking for years about the metaverse and how it might work in the future. Depending on how you define the concept, Epic's Fortnite is already arguably one of the biggest versions of a metaverse."

"Google will take steps to support the future open metaverse."

Epic Games and Google have reached an agreement that extends beyond app store reforms to include terms for a new category of applications termed metaverse browsers. These applications are designed to allow users to navigate and explore metaverse worlds while supporting virtual items and identities that remain portable across different metaverse environments. The browsers must incorporate modern security features including sandbox capabilities, code execution limitations, and secure connections. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has long advocated for metaverse development, and this agreement represents a significant alignment between the two companies on supporting an open metaverse ecosystem. Google has committed to taking steps that support the future open metaverse.

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