It's a video game with scenery but no "real purpose" so in effect a planet, world, or universe, hence the name Metaverse. It quickly becomes a terrible place to be. You'd think they could be like Reddit but the logistics are completely different. It's fine to be in the bathroom and on Reddit, but understandably considered gross in VR. All Metaverses devolve into kinky sex/romance parks eventually and are work known as marriage destroyers.

So, now you know.