Automobile manufacturer Škoda has launched its first experience in the metaverse, run on The Nemesis web3 platform with Ready Player Me avatars. The blockchain-enabled Škodaverse aims to provide immersive virtual experiences as well as NFTs for Škoda customers.
Users are able to create their own full-body 3D avatars, explore eMobility tools, and participate in virtual test drives of the ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ RS iV. In addition, art enthusiasts can visit the Škoda NFT gallery to view the “We Love Cycling” NFT collection celebrating female cyclists.
Compared to some other web3 metaverse experiences, this one felt richer with a few neat features. But it would help if you had quite a bit of patience. For starters, on a laptop, it took a good three minutes to load anything into the browser. And given the lack of a progress indicator, you might assume it isn’t working.
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