The evolution of organizations and stakeholders for metaverse ecosystems: Editorial for the special issue on metaverse part 1

Metaverse ecosystems are fast growing platforms which are witnessing wide adoption. Different digital platforms like social media are trying to evolve into metaverse ecosystems which are perceived to enhance the overall experiences of different users. However there is a lack of impactful empirical literature which have attempted to document diverse socio-technical perspectives surrounding these emerging digital platforms. We highlight an overview of current literature in information systems, whereby discourse in metaverse is currently situated. Our editorial also introduces the studies which have been published in the special issue on metaverse, whereby many of the unique socio-technical elements of design, adoption, usage and impacts of metaverse platforms have been discussed. The studies included in the special issue also highlight specific areas of future research, surrounding metaverse platforms. We conclude by showcasing how research in metaverse may evolve to become more impactful over time.