Abstract

The Metaverse is poised to transform the digital landscape by providing immersive, interactive, and persistent 3D virtual worlds. For the Metaverse to achieve its full potential, it requires robust, scalable, and low-latency cloud infrastructure to deliver seamless and immersive experiences to users. This paper explores the design considerations for cloud infrastructure tailored to the Metaverse, including scalability, low-latency networking, and high-performance computing. We examine key challenges such as real-time rendering, massive concurrent user support, data storage, and security. Furthermore, we analyze the use of edge computing, content delivery networks (CDNs), and specialized cloud services to address these challenges. Through case studies of current metaverse platforms and cloud providers, we highlight emerging solutions and technologies that can support the Metaverse’s growing demands. Finally, the paper presents future directions in cloud architecture that will facilitate the widespread adoption of the Metaverse, while ensuring an immersive, scalable, and secure environment for users.