Location Based VR Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Location-Based Virtual Reality (LBVR) Market Report is Segmented by Type (Hardware and Software), Application (VR Arcades, VR Theme Parks, and VR Cinemas), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Location Based VR Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Location-Based Virtual Reality Market Size

Location-Based Virtual Reality Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 2.10 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 8.67 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 32.80 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Location-Based Virtual Reality Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Location-Based Virtual Reality Market Analysis

The Location-Based VR Market size is estimated at USD 2.10 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 8.67 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 32.8% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Virtual reality (VR) technology has evolved by leaps and bounds over the years, offering immersive experiences that transport users to a digital realm. A significant aspect of this evolution is the emergence of the location-based virtual reality (LBVR) market. LBVR takes VR experiences beyond the confines of homes and offices, allowing users to explore interactive virtual worlds in dedicated physical spaces. Location-based VR centers provide high-quality immersive VR experiences to consumers. These centers have advanced hardware motion-tracking systems and various interactive content, giving users an unparalleled and shared experience. The LBVR concept aims to create a social and communal environment for users to enjoy VR, fostering a unique experience.
  • Since its inception, the LBVR market has witnessed remarkable growth, driven by a surge in demand for immersive experiences and advancements in VR technology. Players like The Void, Dreamscape Immersive, Zero Latency, and others have spearheaded this growth by creating innovations. For instance, in December 2023, Sandbox VR, a destination for location-based virtual reality experiences, announced a franchise deal with Next Level Erlebnisse, resulting in a significant European expansion. The companies would open ten new virtual reality locations across Germany, including Northrhine-Westphalia, Rhineland Palatinate, Saarland, and Hesse, showing the demand for future market growth.
  • Location-based VR destinations have been combining the captivating storyline of Hollywood with the exhilarating thrill of theme park rides. Powered by full-body tracking technology, these heart-pumping dynamic adventures offer a significant level of immersion, engaging visitors in a visceral experience. The high-quality VR technology, such as improved headsets, motion controllers, and tracking systems, is critical in allowing users to interact with virtual surroundings more naturally and engagingly. The need for hardware becomes more apparent in location-based VR, where virtual features are superimposed on physical spaces. Therefore, constant developments in VR hardware are essential in attracting customers to embrace location-based VR, propelling market growth and driving innovation.
  • The market for LBVR is still in a nascent stage. Making the VR experience more real is critical for market adoption and penetration. Increasing the implementation of VR technology, increasing investments in VR technology, and the growing popularity of 360-degree content are other significant factors influencing the growth of the LBVR market. High-quality content plays a crucial role in this industry. The market is expected to grow as more compelling, high-quality content that appeals to a wide demographic enters the market. However, the initial cost of investments in developing the location-based VR market could be a major hindrance to the market’s growth.
  • The COVID-19 crisis impacted most VR tech companies. Several VR gaming centers were closed due to stay-at-home orders during the initial months of the pandemic. Supply-chain disruptions, store closures, and delayed enterprise implementations cast shadows on the short-term outlook in the recent year. However, remote working requirements, augmented meeting places, contactless business processes, and virtual social togetherness increased the demand for enabling VR technologies after the pandemic.

Location-Based VR Industry Overview

The location-based VR Market is moderately competitive with many regional and global players. With increasing technological innovations, the significant players in the market are focusing on expanding their customer base across foreign countries by leveraging strategic collaboration and investment initiatives to increase their market share and profitability.

  • February 2024: Vertigo Games launched an optimized operator and user experience with ‘After the Fall: Arcade Edition’ with its SpringboardVR platform. This new arcade edition can create parties and competitions between and within arcade premises, which shows the demand for VR arcade games in the market, creating a growth opportunity for market vendors.
  • August 2023: Hologate GmbH, a provider of Location-based VR solutions, secured EUR 8.3 million (~USD 9.19 million) in funding to increase the company's growth across entertainment and enterprise divisions, which is expected to support the company's objective to bring its simulation solutions to the global market, with a focus on Europe and North America, and support its growth in the location-based VR market.

Location-Based VR Market Leaders

  1. EXIT VR

  2. Springboard VR  (Vertigo Games)

  3. Zero Latency Pty. Ltd.

  4. Survios, Inc.

  5. Tyffon Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Location-Based VR Market News

  • April 2024: xydrobe, an exclusive VR destination, announced Harrods, a British luxury department store, as the first retail partner to open its advanced multi-sensory virtual reality cinema, providing visitors access to a diverse program of immersive experiences from the world’s most coveted luxury brands. The xydrobe VR Cinema was planned to be opened in June 2024 on the fifth floor of the Knightsbridge landmark, providing customers with an immersive 4D experience that aims to redefine the essence of storytelling and entertainment, which shows the future growth potential of the location-based VR market.
  • August 2023: Sandbox VR, a provider of location-based virtual reality (LBVR) experiences, announced significant growth and sales milestones and reported that its Deadwood Valley, LBVR studio, has registered USD 23 million in ticket sales since the beginning and is projected to make USD 100 million in lifetime sales, which shows the increasing demand for LBVR market in the gaming and entertainment sector.

Location-Based Virtual Reality Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Deliverables and Market Definitions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.3 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Increasing Implementation for Arcade-based VR Solutions
    • 5.1.2 Increasing Popularity of 360-Degree Content
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 High Cost of VR Content Development

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Type
    • 6.1.1 Hardware
    • 6.1.1.1 Head Mounted Display
    • 6.1.1.2 Head-up Displays
    • 6.1.1.3 Glasses
    • 6.1.1.4 Sensor
    • 6.1.1.5 Camera
    • 6.1.2 Software
  • 6.2 By Application
    • 6.2.1 VR Arcades
    • 6.2.2 VR Theme Parks
    • 6.2.3 VR Cinemas
  • 6.3 By Geography
    • 6.3.1 North America
    • 6.3.2 Europe
    • 6.3.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 6.3.4 Rest of the World

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 EXIT VR
    • 7.1.2 Springboard VR (Vertigo Games)
    • 7.1.3 SpaceVR Inc.
    • 7.1.4 Survios Inc.
    • 7.1.5 Hologate GmbH
    • 7.1.6 Zero Latency PTY Ltd
    • 7.1.7 Oculus VR LLC (Facebook Inc.)
    • 7.1.8 HTC Vine (HTC Corporation)
    • 7.1.9 Tyffon Inc.
    • 7.1.10 Neurogaming Ltd
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

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Location-Based Virtual Reality Industry Overview

A location-based virtual reality (LBVR) system is a collection of hardware and software components that allows users to perceive and experience a virtual environment in real time. Virtual reality refers to the hardware and software required to create and interact with a virtual environment for a real or fictional subject.

The location-based virtual reality (LBVR) market is segmented by type (hardware and software), application (VR arcades, VR theme parks, and VR cinemas), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Type Hardware Head Mounted Display
Head-up Displays
Glasses
Sensor
Camera
Software
By Application VR Arcades
VR Theme Parks
VR Cinemas
By Geography North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
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Location-Based Virtual Reality Market Research FAQs

How big is the Location-Based VR Market?

The Location-Based VR Market size is expected to reach USD 2.10 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 32.80% to reach USD 8.67 billion by 2030.

What is the current Location-Based VR Market size?

In 2025, the Location-Based VR Market size is expected to reach USD 2.10 billion.

Who are the key players in Location-Based VR Market?

EXIT VR, Springboard VR  (Vertigo Games), Zero Latency Pty. Ltd., Survios, Inc. and Tyffon Inc. are the major companies operating in the Location-Based VR Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Location-Based VR Market?

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Location-Based VR Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Location-Based VR Market.

What years does this Location-Based VR Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Location-Based VR Market size was estimated at USD 1.41 billion. The report covers the Location-Based VR Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Location-Based VR Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Location Based VR Industry Report

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