The Another World VR franchise is a network of free-roam VR clubs and arenas whose official franchise site quotes a starting investment from $60,000 for a VR Club and from $80,000 for a VR Arena, but does not publish a franchise fee or royalty rate. Metaforce VR Arena is a free-roam team arena sold by subscription, with no franchise fee and no royalty. This page sets the two side by side using public sources only; all figures were checked in October 2026.
We are Metaforce, so this Another World VR franchise review is not written by a neutral party. Every statement about Another World below links to a public source, and where a figure is not public, we say so. Always confirm current terms with Another World before making a decision.
What is the Another World VR franchise?
Another World runs a partner network of location-based VR venues. Its franchise site states more than 500 partners who have opened arenas with the brand, a presence in 60 countries and 100,000 players per month [1]. An industry interview with CEO Vasily Petrenko published in August 2026 describes roughly 400 signed partners in 50 countries, with more than 300 locations open and about a hundred in build-out [3]. The two figures likely count partners differently or come from different dates.
The franchise site offers two formats [1]:
- VR Club: 645–1,075 sq ft (about 60–100 m²), up to 10 players, launch from 1 month.
- VR Arena: 2,150+ sq ft (about 200 m² and more), up to 20 players, launch from 2 months.
The company refers to its own "unique game library" and lists support items such as technical support, a personal manager, marketing support and training [1]. The number of games and the release schedule are not published on the franchise site.
How much does an Another World VR franchise cost?
From the official franchise site [1], with the company's own wording that results are not guaranteed:
| Item | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial investment, VR Club | From $60,000 | [1] |
| Initial investment, VR Arena | From $80,000 | [1] |
| Franchise fee | Not publicly disclosed on the official site | — |
| Royalty or ongoing fee | Not publicly disclosed on the official site | — |
| Marketing fee | Not publicly disclosed | — |
| Revenue quoted by the franchisor | From $12,000 per month (Club), from $15,000 per month (Arena), marked as not guaranteed | [1] |
| Payback quoted by the franchisor | From 15 months | [1] |
| Equipment | Ordered by the partner; the company installs and configures it in 2–3 days | [1] |
An older article on the same franchise site mentions an investment of around $40,000–60,000 and a "VR Arena Mini" for up to 4 players from $40,000 [2]. Terms are set individually: the site says partnership terms are tailored to the city's population and the initial investment [1].
On ongoing payments, the August 2026 interview refers to what Another World "charges its own partners" without naming a rate [3]. A third-party franchise directory lists a franchise fee from $15,000 and no royalty [4]; this conflicts with other third-party listings and is not confirmed on the official site, so treat it as unverified.
What space and team does an Another World venue need?
Published space figures are given above: 645–1,075 sq ft for a VR Club and 2,150+ sq ft for a VR Arena [1]. Ceiling height, power and total venue size are not published on the franchise site. The company describes birthday parties and corporate events as the main revenue streams for an arena [5].
Another World VR franchise vs Metaforce VR Arena: side by side
| Another World | Metaforce VR Arena | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Free-roam VR Club and VR Arena [1] | Free-roam team arena, one open play area |
| Players per game | Up to 10 (Club), up to 20 (Arena) [1] | 4–20 per game; 8 to 12 or more on one arena at once, depending on venue size |
| Content | Own game library [1] | 5 in-house games (TeamForce, StarForce, Elevators, Portals, Mini Games), Zombies coming soon; no third-party licences |
| Content updates | Not publicly disclosed | New maps or games every 6 months, included |
| Franchise fee | Not publicly disclosed | None |
| Ongoing payments | Not publicly disclosed | $4,990 / 6 months, $7,990 / 12 months, $14,990 / 24 months, then $799 per month, taxes included; no revenue share |
| Marketing fee | Not publicly disclosed | None |
| Investment | From $60,000 (Club), from $80,000 (Arena) [1] | From RUB 2.5 million for arenas in Russia |
| Equipment | Ordered by the partner, installed by the company [1] | Buy from any supplier |
| Space | About 60–100 m² (Club), about 200 m²+ (Arena) [1] | 50–300 m² play area; 100–700 m² total; optimal 150–250 m² total |
| Published revenue figures | From $12,000–15,000 per month, not guaranteed [1] | RUB 500,000–1,500,000 per month for arenas in Russia, depending on city, venue and occupancy; payback from about one year |
| Network | 500+ partners, 60 countries [1] | About 30 arenas in 4 countries |
Metaforce figures come from our own franchise terms. Another World figures come from the sources listed below.
Which model fits which investor?
The two concepts answer different briefs:
- Another World offers two venue sizes, from a compact club to a larger arena, and a large international partner network. Its fees are agreed individually and are not published.
- Metaforce VR Arena publishes its full price list: a fixed subscription for games and support, with no franchise fee, royalty or marketing fee. The venue, renovation and equipment are paid separately. When the subscription ends, access to the games stops.
Metaforce partners receive games adapted to their exact venue layout, launch support and staff training and a knowledge base, and a manager stays on hand. With the franchise package, partners also get a website, the network CRM and a marketing kit.
See the full budget on franchise cost, the venue requirements on VR arena design, how the no-royalty franchise works, or compare all brands in our VR franchise comparison.
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FAQ
How much does an Another World VR franchise cost?
The official franchise site quotes an initial investment from $60,000 for a VR Club and from $80,000 for a VR Arena. The franchise fee and royalty are not published there.
Does Another World charge a royalty?
Not publicly disclosed on the official site. An August 2026 industry interview refers to charges paid by partners without naming a rate; third-party listings conflict.
How much space does an Another World arena need?
The franchise site gives 645–1,075 sq ft for a VR Club and 2,150+ sq ft for a VR Arena.
How many players does an Another World venue take?
Up to 10 players in a VR Club and up to 20 in a VR Arena, according to the franchise site.
How is Metaforce VR Arena different?
Metaforce publishes a fixed subscription with no franchise fee, royalty or marketing fee, builds all games in-house, adapts maps to each venue and ships new maps or games every 6 months at no extra cost.
Sources
Checked October 2026. Figures about Another World are taken from the sources below and may change; always confirm current terms with the company.
- Another World, official franchise website: https://franchise.another-world.com/ (and About page: https://franchise.another-world.com/about-us)
- Another World franchise blog, "The Best 9 VR Business Franchise Opportunities in 2026" and "How Much Does It Cost to Start a VR Business": https://franchise.another-world.com/blog/best-vr-franchise-opportunities, https://franchise.another-world.com/blog/cost-of-starting-a-vr-business
- The VR Collective, "Inside Another World: 400 VR arcades in 50 countries with Vasily Petrenko" (20 August 2026): https://thevrcollective.com/inside-another-world-400-vr-arcades-in-50-countries-with-vasily-petrenko/
- TopFranchise, Another World franchise listing (third-party directory): https://topfranchise.com/products/another-world-virtual-reality-parks-franchise/
- Another World, About page: https://franchise.another-world.com/about-us