natsune oki on How Non-tech big brands are using metaverse -Coca-cola & Nike examples
So we have been covering basic examples of how some major corporations are working on developing Metaverse. Tech companies are not the only ones tapping in on the Metaverse concept. There are many major non-tech brands that launched their Metaverse projects & products! So let’s take a look at them!
Coca Cola flavor born in the Metaverse
Coca-Cola has launched a new limited-edition flavor called “Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Byte” in Metaverse. The soda’s flavor is described as “pixel-flavored soda.” This edition is only available for 25,000 units. Each pack comes with two cans in a nice-looking box.
If you are like me, you may be asking "what the heck is pixel-flavored soda?" - the website further describes it as “the flavor of pixels to life.”
But the topic that matters here the most is how these two canned beverage products connect to the Metaverse? A Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Byte box comes with 1 Coca-Cola® Byte sticker and access to an AR game in addition to the drinks. This sounds a bit similar to how the concept of utility NFT works in the way that utility can mean “access.”
The way one can access this AR game is by scanning the package. This scan will take a player to an 8-bit AR game that shows the story of Byte. Coke has teamed up with Fortnite and created a digital gaming island called “Pixel Point.” The island is designed by Coke and another gaming development studio PWR.
By entering this island, the player can find Byte within the Metaverse and play four mini-games that appeal to the scenes. Right now the package is sold exclusively via the brand website in many countries except for China: Byte was launched in retail stores in China on May 23rd 2022.
Nike digital Wearable NFT Shoes
