Game developer Epic Games has teamed up with LEGO!Creating a Children's Metaverse

Epic Games and LEGO will join forces to create an immersive, creative and engaging metaverse for kids of all ages to enjoy together.Figure: New head shell data photo

[新頭殼newtalk] Game developer Epic Games announced yesterday (7) that it is establishing a long-term partnership with the Lego Group to jointly explore digital virtual worlds exclusively for children, providing safety and fun for children and families. The two companies will join forces to create an immersive, creative and engaging metaverse for kids of all ages to enjoy together.

Tim Sweeney, CEO and founder of Epic Games, said: “The LEGO Group inspires the imaginations of children and adults through creative play and is excited to work with them to create a fun, playful, and purpose-built space for kids and families in the Metaverse. . They will combine their wealth of experience to ensure the well-being of children in the Internet age.

There are currently no details on this new children’s metaverse, when it will launch or on which platforms it is expected to go live. But the two companies unveiled three principles they believe will guide their creation: protecting children’s right to play by putting safety and well-being first; protecting children’s privacy by putting their best interests first; using tools to empower Children and adults empower them to control their digital experiences.