Extended Reality (XR) Market Trends

Statistics for the 2023 & 2024 Extended Reality (XR) market trends, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Extended Reality (XR) trend report includes a market forecast to 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry trends analysis as a free report PDF download.

Market Trends of Extended Reality (XR) Industry

Media and Entertainment End User Segment Holds Significant Market Share

  • Media companies have explored the possibility of using XR technology as a new way to tell stories and as an advertising outlet for several years. They've been working in partnership with companies that create virtual reality headsets and software developers who are broadcasting VR events so they can determine the best ways to build content for Virtual Reality. In addition, investment in VR firms has begun to be made by some companies.
  • The ability to engage with customers, which allows companies to create emotional links between products and services, constitutes the most significant marketing potential of the XR. Media companies could benefit from the efficiency of XRPowered Technology in reaching their target audience. XR applications allow a customer's experience to be played out in real life, increasing interactivity, engagement, and appeal. This makes it possible for digital agencies and buyers of media to feel emotionally attached to their brands.
  • Virtual reality allows fans to watch live sports and choose viewing angles so that they can see them up close. With this immersive experience, viewers can virtually sit in their favorite stadium seats. XR also allows fans to view data and analyses of the games that are currently in progress or have already been played at any time. Virtual reality and alternative reality gaming are more visions of the future in the gaming world. According to the Game Developers Conference 2023, 36% of responding game developers globally are actively developing games for the Meta Quest virtual reality headset.
  • The growth of expanded reality in both media and entertainment is supported by a number of factors, e.g., 5G's implementation and adoption, access to technically feasible hardware at reasonable costs, and technology maturity. With the advent of Time Critical Communication using 5G networks, it is possible to reduce parts of XR's processing and function in the edge cloud and improve user experiences by making head-mounted displays lighter and more cost-effective.
Extended Reality (XR) Market: Game Developers Working on Projects for Select VR or AR Platforms, in Percentage (%), Global, 2023

North America Holds Largest Market Share

  • Given the considerable investments made by several companies in market innovation, the North American region for an extended reality market will be significantly growing over the forecast period.
  • The United States is one of the world's largest markets for highly innovative virtual reality, AR, VR, and mixed reality, MR. The United States is the home country of many companies working on this technology. The region is very firmly in demand because of its high exposure to technology and the ease with which connected devices are operated. Users nationwide have responded positively to Microsoft's augmented reality, Hololens, first available in the United States and Canada.
  • There is also the expectation that this region will hold a significant market share. The US government has developed direct and indirect ways of using these technologies to assist innovation and foster prosperity. In addition, virtual reality has been introduced as an educational tool for specific training by the State Department's Foreign Service Institute. Moreover, various AR and VR training programs have been implemented to develop local workforces and manage wastewater. The region will also dominate the market due to its rich technical potential and easy availability of resources, which have led to a strong demand for advanced reality devices. Innovative technology is being deployed by many regional businesses for AR and VR wearable devices.
  • As a way of attracting new customers to the use of their 5G network, regional telecommunications operators are also working hard. Therefore, by exploiting the forthcoming 5G technology, these regional providers are investing and innovating in software and platforms to develop AR applications.
Extended Reality (XR) Market - Growth Rate by Region

Extended Reality Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)