Neos is a virtual reality metaverse that reinvents and generalizes the way social experiences and various virtual creations are built, to let them all coexist in one shared space.

NetDragon Websoft Holdings Ltd. (nd.com.cn) is a Chinese digital education and gaming company known for pioneering the integration of AI-powered digital humans into corporate management and cultural applications. In 2022, it appointed a digital human, Tang Yu, as its rotating CEO—marking a first in executive roles globally. The company has since showcased digital humans in various formats including exhibitions, interactive VR/AR experiences, live education broadcasts, and cultural IPs like “Fubao.” NetDragon has also established digital art initiatives, educational partnerships, and full-stack solutions for creating, animating, and deploying virtual humans.

NetEase Fuxi is a Chinese AI research lab focused on gaming and entertainment technologies. Its work includes the development of digital humans, which are AI-driven virtual characters used in social interaction, entertainment, and content creation. These digital humans incorporate technologies such as intelligent facial modeling, virtual companionship, AI-assisted creative tools, anti-cheating systems, and competitive gaming bots. Fuxi has also created a Chinese large language model called "Yuyan" for use in interactive storytelling, intelligent NPCs, and music generation. The digital human industry in China is characterized by fragmented development, with high production barriers, but companies like Fuxi are advancing the field through integrated platforms and commercial applications. NetEase, the parent company, is a major internet and tech firm in China with a strong presence in online gaming, education, media, and digital services.

NetEase Yaotai is a metaverse platform developed by NetEase Fuxi that provides immersive virtual environments for hosting events such as conferences, exhibitions, annual meetings, and other interactive experiences. Using game engine technology and AI-generated content (AIGC), Yaotai enables users to create customized 3D spaces that transcend physical limitations, supporting virtual museums, corporate showrooms, and cultural showcases. It integrates features like real-time avatars, virtual performances, and digital humans to enhance engagement. The platform is used for large-scale online gatherings, academic events, and business exhibitions, and has been adopted for international conferences and digital tourism experiences. Yaotai reflects NetEase’s strategic investment in the metaverse by combining cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and rich content design to deliver an engaging virtual social and professional ecosystem.

Netmarble, a South Korean game company, has actively developed and promoted digital humans as part of its metaverse and entertainment strategy. Its digital human "Rina," created by its subsidiary Metaverse Entertainment, debuted in January 2022 during the Netmarble Together with Press (NTP) event and appeared in promotional content for the game Overprime. Rina is designed as a complex virtual persona with personality, talents, and narrative depth. In March 2022, she signed an exclusive contract with the entertainment agency Sublime, joining a roster that includes real celebrities like Song Kang-ho and Rain. Another digital human, "Jenna," was introduced later and integrated into Netmarble's games.