Disney Star to launch metaverse platform in India: Report
The launch of 'Starverse' will reportedly coincide with IPL 2023
Media giant Disney is reportedly gearing up to launch its metaverse platform Starverse in India. The application has been readied for rollout after months of testing, according to a top Disney exec who confirmed the development to a news portal.
The launch of Starverse will reportedly take place around the time of IPL 2023. Disney conceptualised the platform with an aim to enhance its sports-viewing experience for fans. Starverse will enable an immersive 3D experience for fans of sports.
Sanjog Gupta, the Head of Sports, Star & Disney India, told the news portal that for the first time users will be allowed to enter the Starverse at scale.
Gupta also added that Starverse can be accessed on the phone web instead of a mobile application since the latter will restrict the experience to only those who have downloaded the app.
The Disney exec also said that the platform will be an "always-on" experience for users, with new features that will be added to Starverse throughout the year.
Reportedly, Disney has collaborated with multiple agencies to design the tech backend, 3D models and environment and gamification part of Starverse.
