But can augmented and virtual reality sports games improve psychological well-being and reduce loneliness? The recruited participants voluntarily completed a questionnaire to assess their game involvement, psychological well-being, loneliness and other factors. This finding provides valuable insights into the ongoing debate on the advantages and disadvantages of gaming involvement, adding new perspectives from AR/VR gaming. The authors speculated that AR/VR sports games might be offered into therapeutic interventions for those experiencing loneliness or mental health challenges. It’s one of the reasons the researchers encourage practitioners and policymakers to also consider regulating how AR/VR sports games are used to support mental health and engagement.