Into the metaverse: Nike creates 'NIKELAND' on Roblox


FILE PHOTO: The Nike swoosh logo is seen outside the store on 5th Avenue in New York, New York, U.S., March 19, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

(Reuters) - Nike Inc on Thursday revealed a virtual world modeled after its headquarters on video game platform Roblox Corp, becoming one of the first big brands to enter the "metaverse".

The digital space, called "NIKELAND", allows players to outfit their avatar with special Nike products and is free for anyone to visit on Roblox.

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