Designing Gamified Social Interaction for Gen Z in the Metaverse: A Framework-Oriented Systematic Literature Review
Abstract
Gamification plays a pivotal role in enhancing user engagement in the Metaverse, particularly among Generation Z users who value autonomy, immersion, and identity expression. However, current research lacks a cohesive framework tailored to designing gamified social experiences in immersive virtual environments. This study presents a framework-oriented systematic literature review, guided by PRISMA 2020 and SPIDER, to investigate how gamification is applied in the Metaverse and how it aligns with the behavioral needs of Gen Z. From 792 screened studies, seventeen high-quality papers were synthesized to identify core gamification mechanics, including avatars, XR affordances, and identity-driven engagement strategies. Building on these insights, we propose the Affordance-Driven Gamification Framework (ADGF), a conceptual model for designing socially immersive experiences, along with a five-step design process to support its real-world application. Our contributions include a critical synthesis of existing strategies, Gen Z-specific design considerations, and a dual-framework approach to guide researchers and practitioners in developing emotionally engaging and socially dynamic Metaverse experiences.
Keywords
Metaverse Gamification Generation Z eXtended Reality (XR) Affordance-Driven Gamification Framework
Ethical Statement
This study is a systematic literature review and does not involve human participants, animals, or sensitive personal data. Therefore, institutional ethics approval was not required. All procedures complied with the ethical standards for research integrity and academic publishing. AI-assisted tools (e.g., ChatGPT) were used only for language refinement, grammar correction, and formatting assistance during manuscript preparation. No AI tools were used for data collection, analysis, interpretation, or for generating scientific findings, arguments, or conclusions. The authors take full responsibility for the content and integrity of the manuscript.
Supporting Institution
This research did not receive any outside funding or support. Author reports no involvement in the research by the sponsor that could have influenced the outcome of this work.
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| Primary Language | English |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Virtual and Mixed Reality |
| Journal Section | Review |
| Authors | |
| Submission Date | July 7, 2025 |
| Acceptance Date | November 12, 2025 |
| Early Pub Date | December 16, 2025 |
| Publication Date | January 8, 2026 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2026 Issue: 6 |
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Authors must provide a statement regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the preparation of their manuscript. If AI tools (such as ChatGPT, language models, or automated data analysis tools) were used in any part of the research process, such as writing, editing, data analysis, image generation, or coding, this must be explicitly disclosed in the manuscript. The declaration should specify which AI tools were used and how they contributed to the work.
However, AI-generated content does not qualify for authorship, as AI tools cannot take responsibility for the manuscript’s integrity. Authors remain fully accountable for the accuracy, originality, and ethical considerations of their work.
If no AI tools were used in the research or writing process, authors should include a statement confirming that "No AI tools were used in the creation of this manuscript."
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