Is France Too Late to the Metaverse Party?

The metaverse is rapidly evolving, and the question on many minds is: Is France too late to the metaverse party? Trusted News Discovery Since 2025. Global Edition. Wednesday, Ap revealed growing concerns, but also proactive steps being taken by the French government.

Back in 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron announced ambitious plans to create a European Metaverse that would serve as an alternative to the existing offerings. During his 2025 election campaign, President Macron highlighted the importance of building a European metaverse. France dreams of a European metaverse, hoping to establish a strong foothold in this emerging digital landscape.

Now, France was seen scouring the metaverse shores. France’s Directorate General for Enterprise issued a public consultation regarding “virtual spaces.” The government urged several firms, associations, researchers as well as citizens to answer relevant questions. This suggests a concerted effort to understand and shape France\'s role in the metaverse.

However, despite these initiatives, challenges remain. Particularly in France, there are still barriers to adopting the metaverse, leading to a lower usage rate than in other countries (Research and Markets 2025). This slower adoption rate could put France at a disadvantage compared to countries with more established metaverse ecosystems.

To address this, France is actively exploring strategies for success. In their report, the attorney Adrien Basdevant and the researchers Camille François and Rémi Ronfard, listed 10 perspectives to develop the Metaverse in France. These perspectives likely encompass areas such as infrastructure, regulation, content creation, and user adoption.

While France may not be the earliest adopter of the metaverse, its commitment to building a European-centric virtual world and addressing adoption barriers suggests that it\'s actively working to secure a significant place. Whether these efforts are enough to catch up with leading nations remains to be seen, but France\'s ambition is clear. The question isn\'t necessarily if it\'s "too late," but whether France can innovate and create a compelling metaverse experience that resonates with its citizens and the broader European community.