Immersive spaces are coming to Microsoft Teams. Mesh 2?

Immersive spaces are coming to Microsoft Teams, according to the latest entry in the Microsoft 365 Roadmap. The feature will allow Teams users and their colleagues to easily transform the meetings they’re on into a 3D experience.

And, apparently, they will be able to do so with just a click, as Teams users can connect to the immersive space right from the view menu in Teams meetings.

This feature in Teams makes it easier for Teams users to transform their meetings into a 3D experience. With just one click, you can connect with your team in a pre-built immersive space right from the view menu in Teams meetings.

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The feature will be available to all Teams users on Desktop platforms, and if you’re already excited about it, then you should know that the rollout for it is scheduled to take place in January 2024. But don’t worry: there is a preview coming right next month, in October.

However, earlier this year, Microsoft announced Mesh, which is also a virtual space designed to offer Teams users immersive Teams meetings. And the platform went on a private preview back then. Selected Teams users and organizations were able to experience it. So, is this feature a kind of Microsoft Mesh but for everybody? It seems so.

Are immersive spaces similar to Microsoft Mesh?

Well, we’ll have to wait for the October preview to see just how similar the two platforms are. According to the description, this feature will transform the regular Teams meetings into a 3D experience, whatever that means.

And, truth be told, it can mean a lot of things: you’ll most likely be able to use avatars, and join virtual spaces with them. These avatars could interact with each other. And, with meetings, these immersive spaces can integrate presentations, videos, and other media into them.

In many ways, this is exactly what Microsoft Mesh offers: virtual hangouts with your work colleagues. Earlier this year, Microsoft even showcased a virtual park and a virtual museum. Plus, the Redmond-based tech giant allowed organizations to build and customize their own spaces.

From the way it looks, customization won’t be possible with this feature, as the immersive spaces will be pre-build in Teams. However, contrary to Microsoft Mesh, they will be available to everyone, so this might be a good way for Microsoft to test the waters for virtual spaces.

But what do you think these immersive spaces will look like? Let us know your opinion in the comments section below.