South Korea’s Lotte Group has joined forces with Arbitrum, a leading Layer 2 Ethereum blockchain network, to launch its groundbreaking metaverse project, the Lotte Caliverse.
Announced during CES 2025, the platform promises to blend shopping, gaming, and entertainment into a single, immersive digital ecosystem powered by blockchain technology and Unreal Engine 5.
What is the Lotte Caliverse?
The Lotte Caliverse is a virtual environment designed to bring together the digital and real worlds through interactive features. The platform offers diverse experiences across multiple domains:
- Virtual Shopping: Users can visit a virtual mall featuring luxury brands like Givenchy and Tomorrowland. Items purchased within the metaverse will be delivered to buyers in the physical world.
- Entertainment Events: The Caliverse will host virtual concerts and live events, featuring performances by K-pop and international artists, allowing users to enjoy entertainment in an immersive digital setting.
- Gaming: The metaverse includes interactive games such as Caliverse: Invasion, enabling users to collaborate or compete in multiplayer formats. Future updates aim to introduce tools for users to create their own games.
To ensure accessibility, the platform integrates advanced technologies like glasses-free 3D applications and AI-powered interactive features. These innovations are designed to engage users without requiring additional hardware, making the experience seamless and user-friendly.
The Lotte Caliverse is now available for download, with plans for regular updates and content expansions throughout 2025.
Why Partner with Arbitrum?
Lotte chose Arbitrum as the blockchain infrastructure for the Caliverse due to its ability to support high transaction volumes with low costs and minimal delays. Arbitrum’s Layer 2 solution enhances blockchain application performance, making it suitable for complex virtual ecosystems.
Steven Goldfeder, CEO of Offchain Labs, commented on the collaboration, stating, “Arbitrum’s blockchain is the ideal home ground for Lotte Caliverse, delivering industry-leading 250ms block times that ensure high-quality performance within virtual worlds and gaming experiences.”
The integration of Arbitrum ensures secure digital transactions, enabling users to shop, attend events, and interact in the metaverse without interruptions. This partnership underlines Lotte’s commitment to creating a seamless and efficient virtual experience.