We recently published a list of 12 Best Metaverse Stocks to Invest in. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) stands against other best metaverse stocks to invest in.
The metaverse, which comes under the video games industry, is a fast-growing digital frontier where immersive tech creates interactive virtual worlds. It is built on virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), blockchain, and mixed reality, offering simulated spaces for socializing, working, learning, and playing. Essentially, it blends digital and physical realities to provide customized and immersive experiences via avatars, live communication, and spatial computing. Users no longer just browse static web pages – they move through dynamic 3D environments that mirror and enhance real-world interactions, marking a shift from simple apps to fully immersive virtual spaces. Metaverse is segmented into four types: lifelogging, augmented reality, mirror world, and virtual reality.
The metaverse grows mainly by combining content streaming and blockchain infrastructure, where blockchain has improved secure transactions, digital asset ownership, and governance. These systems support user-driven economies where people build, sell, and profit from digital experiences, similar to Roblox. At the same time, the rise of 3D platforms, virtual markets, and gaming worlds drives investment.
In 2024, the global video streaming market—crucial for immersive media—hit $674.25 billion. The Business Research Company reports that the global metaverse market is predicted to grow from $227.05 billion in 2024 to $316.34 billion in 2025, with a strong 39.3% CAGR. Whereas, S&P Global Market Intelligence predicts that global metaverse revenue will climb from $17.5 billion in 2023 to $54.5 billion by 2028, growing at a 25.5% CAGR. Businesses became the main customer segment, driven by the need for digital twin software and remote collaboration tools. According to S&P, these businesses strengthened their position in 2023, accounting for 42.8% of the entire metaverse market. As major companies expand virtual platforms and adopt faster streaming, metaverse services strengthen across industries.
Moreover, social media and mobile internet have sped up the growth of the virtual ecosystem. With over 2.4 billion users on Meta (previously Facebook) and billions more on WhatsApp and YouTube, the digital world is more connected than ever. The line between digital and physical life keeps blurring as many daily activities—hanging out, entertainment, shopping—are already happening in early metaverse settings. This has sparked the development of virtual learning, workplace collaborative tools, and blockchain-based gaming economies. According to NewGenApps, VR and AR gaming is set to reach 216 million players worldwide by 2025, with a market worth $11.6 billion. Markedly, a 2024 survey revealed that 34% of game developers globally are creating titles for the Meta Quest Store, a digital marketplace, showing strong developer interest in immersive gaming platforms.
