At the 2025 Venice Immersive Festival, XR experiences were more prominent and longer than ever, with sessions lasting up to fifty minutes. Interactive elements like virtual hands and bodies, while technically advanced, often reduced immersion due to their unrealistic rendering and limited tracking. Exceptions like Maya Shekels' "Eddie and I" and "Face Jumping" approached these elements with humor and creativity, contributing to a more positive experience. Mixed reality experiences like Craig Quintero and Phoebe Greenbergs' "Blur" integrated real-world elements for a more seamless interaction.

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