What will the near future look like for Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality.

An increase in business solutions.

If you think that VR is simply a tool for gaming, that is no longer the case.

VR is still a dominant force in the gaming industry, but it’s also a huge opportunity for businesses. The most applications nowadays are for training, testing and prototyping, but there are also many creative applications.

VR/XR 2024

The last year has been a transformative year for VR/XR. We have seen major and exciting steps such as new promising VR/MX-headsets like Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3, Metas Orion AR glasses, the rapid expansion of the 5G network and new applications for XR development, that have accelerated the entire industry.

Historically, misconceptions about the technology, lack of availability, and high pricing have made users hesitant to use and invest in VR. But that has changed now. Today, VR has the reputation as being ground-breaking, and for businesses — very useful.

Hardware improvements

Virtual/Mixed reality headsets are becoming cheaper, more powerful and easier to wear. For example, the currently most popular headset (Meta Quest 3) starts at 7 000 SEK. In 2025, this trend will continue.

VR/XR 2025

Education is one of the most notable VR/XR trends in 2025. Virtual reality breaks with traditional learning methods. It leads to greater engagement and understanding.

But also the ability to perform complex surgical procedures in a risk-free, virtual environment is a huge leap forward. In essence, the future of XR/VR will change our entire approach to education, training and information.

Embracement by the Corporate World

Companies start using XR for a variety of purposes.

Finally, the corporate world has embraced the XR/VR revolution. As the technology becomes more affordable and accessible, we can expect it’s adoptation in the business sector to increase.

Companies start using XR for a variety of purposes. As XR continues to develop, it will likely extend to many sectors.

The future of XR/VR within the corporate world will likely involve more immersive training programs, virtual tours, product presentations, corporate video, among other applications.

It’s clear that XR’s versatility is invaluable to a wide range of professions, and heralds an exciting era of business innovation. The future of XR is here, and it’s changing our professional world in ways we could only have dreamed of a few years ago.

To be continued!