Flipkart Introduces Virtual Realms to Provide a Shopping Experience Enhanced by the Metaverse

Imagine a shopping universe where customers can virtually touch, feel, and experience products like never before. ?

On September 5th, Flipkart, a prominent e-commerce player, revealed the introduction of its immersive virtual shopping feature known as "Virtual Worlds," powered by the metaverse.

This novel offering, accessible through the Flipkart app, is aimed at elevating customer engagement and experience. Virtual Worlds are intricate 3D-rendered metaverse environments where platform users can interact with various brands and experiment with their products.

• The immersive shopping experience will be accessible to users in two distinct formats. Brands will have the ability to craft dedicated and personalized Virtual Worlds within the Flipkart app, tailored to entice and engage shoppers.
• Additionally, they can opt for a 'co-tenancy' arrangement within Flipkart's own Virtual World, known as Flipverse .

According to Flipkart, "Brands can establish 3D stores to provide a unique discovery experience, inspire purchases, and engage customers through gamification, thereby cultivating a distinct brand identity.

Here is how you can shop in Flipverse

1. Go to https://firedrops.flipkart.com/ on your PC.
2. Click 'Enter Flipverse' and scan the code on screen with an Android smartphone.
3. You will be redirected to the FireDrops app. Choose a username.
4. Tap on Menu and select Flipverse.
5. Your avatar will enter Flipverse. The products that are available will be displayed.
6. You can navigate using the on-screen controls and check out the deals offered.

Several e-commerce firms are leveraging technology to introduce innovative shopping functionalities to cater to consumers' needs. Approximately three weeks ago, Amazon introduced Amazon Live in the Indian market, unveiling a live-streaming video feature designed to promote products within their platform.

Amazon joined forces with social media influencers to host live streams, facilitating an engaging and interactive shopping journey for its customers.

Brand Opportunities:

Brands have the option to craft bespoke Virtual Worlds that align perfectly with their products and brand identities, or they can opt to showcase their offerings within Flipkart's exclusive Virtual World called "Flipverse."

Flipkart's bold move will prove to be a game-changer, isn’t it? While the E-commerce giant sets a new standard, business owners can't afford to miss the wave.

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