The mere use of the term “metaverse” has recently attracted significant attention in both industry and research. At the beginning of this year, it seemed unthinkable that the virtual space could exist without a metaverse. Numerous companies made substantial investments in establishing a presence in the metaverse, while countless start-ups emerged and the shares of companies such as Roblox and Matterport, which were already active in the metaverse, saw considerable increases in value. Recently, however (as of early May 2023), a certain sense of disillusionment appears to be setting in.