The virtual reality (vr) fitness game market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The virtual reality (VR) fitness game market has seen strong growth in recent years. It will increase from $13.08 billion in 2024 to $14.15 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 8.2%.
The expansion is driven by increasing interest in virtual reality technology, the demand for engaging workout experiences, the greater availability of VR headsets, the rise in gamified fitness solutions, and the growing use of VR fitness games.
The virtual reality (vr) fitness game market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The virtual reality (VR) fitness game market is set to grow to $19.13 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 7.8%.
This growth is driven by the popularity of VR arcades, VR fitness integration into home workouts, mental health awareness, and adoption in senior care facilities. Key trends include VR technology adoption, fitness innovation, personalized workouts, and the use of biofeedback sensors.
The surge in gaming apps' popularity is projected to drive the expansion of the VR fitness gaming market. These gaming apps are designed for amusement and often include engaging gameplay experiences. This surge in popularity is due to elements such as immersive experiences, varied workout options, and advanced privacy features. VR fitness games incorporate virtual reality tech into gaming apps to deliver immersive and engaging sessions focused on fitness and wellness. For instance, as reported by Business of Apps, a UK-based B2B media and information platform, there were 148.2 billion application and game downloads in 2023, representing a 3.9% increase from 2022. As such, the rising popularity of gaming apps is stimulating the expansion of the VR fitness gaming market.
The virtual reality (VR) fitness game market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Music Rhythm Games, Boxing And Fighting Games, Other Types
2) By Connecting Device: Gaming Console, PC Or Desktop, Smartphone
3) By Application: Single-Player Fitness, Multiplayer Fitness
Subsegments:
1) By Music Rhythm Games: Dance Games, Rhythm-Based Workout Games, Beat Mapping Games
2) By Boxing And Fighting Games: Virtual Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Kickboxing, Sword Fighting Or Martial Arts Simulation
3) By Other Types: Yoga And Meditation Games, Cardio And Aerobics Games, Sports Simulation, Strength And Weight Training Games, Adventure And Exploration Fitness Games
Key players in the virtual reality (VR) fitness market are concentrating their efforts on the creation of advanced products, utilizing technologies like multi-reality fitness gaming, to assist users in meeting their fitness objectives. Multi-reality fitness gaming is an interactive fitness experience that merges different elements of virtual, augmented, and physical realities to deliver an immersive and engaging workout. For instance, Les Mills, a company located in New Zealand renowned for its group fitness programs and wellness solutions, rolled out Les Mills Bodycombat XR in June 2023. This innovative expansion of the company's successful VR fitness app is tailor-made for the META Quest 3 headset, aiming to elevate the fitness journey by integrating Mixed Reality (MR) functionalities. This avant-garde method aims to captivate more consumers, specifically the younger generation, by making their workouts more immersive and fun through the use of gamification and interactions with tangible environments. Through the META Quest 3 headset's advanced tech, the app facilitates seamless switches between virtual and mixed reality modes.
Major companies operating in the virtual reality (VR) fitness game market are:
• Meta Platforms Inc.
• Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
• Valve Corporation
• HTC Corporation
• Resolution Games AB
• Joyway Technology Co Ltd.
• Fit Club
• Survios Inc.
• Fit Reality Inc.
• FitXR Limited
• Blue Goji
• Kluge Interactive
• Within Unlimited Inc.
• Icaros GmbH
• Virtuix Holdings Inc.
• Black Box VR Inc.
• Sealost Interactive LLC
• YUR Inc.
• GymCraft Ltd.
• Reflexion Interactive Technologies
• Holodia
• Virtuleap
• VREX
• Synth Riders
• Cmoar Studio
North America was the largest region in the virtual reality (VR) fitness game market in 2023. The regions covered in the virtual reality (VR) fitness game market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.