1. WebXR Exhibit in Arrival.Space

We are thrilled to announce that the Virtual Worlds Museum™ WebXR Exhibit and Arrival.Space have been selected as finalists for the prestigious AUREA Award - 2025. This recognition celebrates innovation and excellence in immersive technology, and we are deeply honored to be included among this year’s distinguished nominees, including 3lb Games, Tripp®, and Blockade Labs.

Arrival.Space is a fully web-based, interoperable 3D platform that redefines how we interact with media content by seamlessly integrating advanced technologies such as Gaussian Splatting with immersive storytelling, community engagement, and accessibility. Designed to operate with ease of use, Arrival.Space emphasizes simplicity, interoperability, and inclusivity, allowing users to effortlessly create, share, and explore virtual environments directly from their browser.

Through our Spotlight Video Series, we’ve captured firsthand accounts from platform founders, world builders, and creators. Their stories aim to preserve and showcase the art and culture of these immersive spaces:

WebXR Virtual Worlds

Arrival Space was created by CEO Gero A.E. Egger, CTO Thomas Richter-Trummer, and COO Lisa Marie Wurzinger.

“We believe that the metaverse, ‘Social 3D Web’, or ‘Next Internet’ has not yet arrived. However, this rapidly growing realm already contains various persistent 3D worlds that are open, interconnected and interoperable, just like the next iteration of the Internet would or should be. Arrival.Space addresses the need for an immersive, interactive digital world. We are working hard to contribute to better browsing, navigating, and socializing - across immersive platforms. We believe that our platform-independent, app-less, browser-based approach is the next step in the evolution of the internet. We invite you to become part of this exciting journey,” says the Arrival Space team.

WHY ARRIVAL SPACE

The Virtual Worlds Museum chose Arrival Space as the platform to host the WebXR exhibit due to their cutting-edge technology and unique way of featuring entry Gates to each virtual worlds.

Experience it here: https://live.arrival.space/virtualworldsmuseum

Platforms featured:

Frame, is a web-based metaverse solution from Virbela that makes it easy to communicate, collaborate, and create in 3D environments, right from the web browser. It works on desktop, mobile, and VR because it runs directly from a web browser. Great for immersive meetings, events, classes, and more, Frame lets you create spatial, multi-user sites with ease.

Spatial, is a 3D gaming hub where creators craft and share immersive social experiences for web, mobile, and VR. They're transforming online interaction from passive watching to active play. Think YouTube, but for games.

Nowhere, was established in early 2020 in response to COVID19 to connect humans in a time of unprecedented social distance. NOWHERE aims to revolutionize virtual gathering with patented video presence technology that allows serendipitous social mingling between conversations with friends or colleagues at conferences, meetings, or parties all within dynamic web environments.

Oncyber, is a metaverse platform that makes it easy for anyone to create their own 3D, immersive experience that can be accessed directly from the browser. Users can showcase digital assets (NFTs) or simply connect virtually in a fully customizable space, OnCyber provides easily accessible tools to bring one's vision to life, creating a truly inclusive multiverse for creators and explorers alike.

VRLand, Created by Captic, Vrland.io offers users the opportunity to connect with others, create events, play, learn, and engage in activities without requiring registration through web browsers. Unlike technologies requiring intricate updates, downloads, or specialized hardware, accessibility enabled by browsers deliver immersive, multiplayer 3D experiences allowing anyone to join and participate in real-time, regardless of their device.

visit the arrival space hub

The Arrival Space platform also allows for seamlessly jumping through one virtual world to the next. See this and glimpse into the platform in the Virtual Worlds Museum Live XR tour video by renown metaverse author Wagner James Au in conversation with Julian Reyes, Director of the Virtual Worlds Museum:

https://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2023/12/virtual-worlds-museum-xr.html

To get started, consult the Arrival Space codex, view their privacy policy, and connect with the community via the links below:
Website - https://arrival.space
Discord - https://discord.com/invite/cHSrxSpmQD
X - https://twitter.com/arrival_space_
Linkedln - https://www.linkedin.com/company/arrival-space

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If you’re a world builder who wants to help us create a museum hubs, please contact rachael[at]virtualworlds.museum.
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