IKEA Roblox game’s virtual store revived an old term: Metaverse

Get ready for a whole new way to shop & work! The IKEA Roblox game is launching soon, and it’s bringing something special with it – a virtual store that feels like stepping into a whole new world. But why does it feel like something out of a sci-fi movie? Well, it’s because it reminds us of something called the metaverse, a term that is no longer popular.

The metaverse is like a giant online playground where you can do all sorts of cool stuff, like hanging out with friends, playing games, and even working. It’s a bit like the internet, but you’re “actually” in it.

“The Co-Worker Game” goes beyond by letting players be virtual IKEA staff (Image credit)

Now, imagine that same kind of fun, but with IKEA furniture and £13.15ph payment. That’s exactly what the IKEA Roblox game is offering. In “The Co-Worker Game” within the Roblox IKEA game, players have the opportunity to take on various roles and tasks typically found in a real-life IKEA store. If you are interested in it, here is the Roblox IKEA job application process. But before that, check out the open roles:

• Customer assistance: Players can assist virtual customers by answering product inquiries, helping them locate items within the store, and providing recommendations based on their needs and preferences. This role involves excellent communication skills and a knack for customer service.
• Product management: Players may be responsible for stocking shelves, ensuring products are displayed correctly, and maintaining the overall appearance of the store. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to keep track of inventory levels.
• Virtual restaurant service: For players interested in the culinary side of things, there’s the opportunity to work in the virtual IKEA restaurant. This role involves taking orders, preparing food, and serving customers in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Cashier duties: Players can take on the role of a cashier, processing customer purchases and ensuring a smooth checkout experience. This role requires basic math skills and the ability to handle transactions accurately.
• Store maintenance: Keeping the virtual IKEA store clean and organized is essential, so players may be tasked with tasks like tidying up displays, sweeping floors, and ensuring a pleasant shopping environment for customers.

Roblox IKEA job applications for paid roles in “The Co-Worker Game” are open until June 16th (Image credit)

It sounds like real life, right? Well, once metaverse was like that. People and companies were paying thousands of dollars to buy lands in the metaverse The result? In short, they saw that this was not a good investment at all.

Quick reminder: What is metaverse?

The metaverse is a collective virtual shared space, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual reality, including the sum of all virtual worlds, augmented reality, and the internet.

In simpler terms, it’s a virtual universe where people can interact with each other and digital environments in real time, often through immersive technologies like virtual reality and augmented reality. It’s like a giant, interconnected online world where users can work, play, socialize, and create experiences together, like IKEA Roblox game’s virtual store.

Can the IKEA Roblox game’s virtual store reignite the metaverse hype?

The IKEA Roblox game partnership is exciting, but it might not get everyone talking about the metaverse as we hope. One reason is that Roblox, where the game is hosted, is mainly popular with younger people. That means older folks, who are also a big part of the potential metaverse audience, might not be as interested.

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Also, this game is just one part of the whole metaverse idea. For the metaverse to really take off, we need lots of different games and platforms to work together seamlessly. Right now, we’re still a long way from that.

Plus, there are only 10 spots available. So, if you want to be a part of it, hurry up!  

Even though there are challenges, the IKEA Roblox game is still a big deal. It’s a cool experiment that could teach us a lot about how virtual worlds can be used for fun and practical stuff like shopping.

While the virtual store in the IKEA Roblox game might bring to mind the concept of the metaverse, it’s likely to remain primarily a smart marketing move and an entertaining game.

Featured image credit: Eray Eliaçık/Bing