The Sandbox to Launch Alpha Season 5 with Exciting New Content
The Sandbox, a prominent gaming and social platform under the umbrella of Animoca Brands, is set to unveil Alpha Season 5 on March 31. This upcoming season will span six weeks and will introduce a plethora of new games, social interactions, and immersive gamified environments. The excitement is amplified by partnerships with well-known brands and unique content crafted by the community. Notably, the season will spotlight a collaboration with Jurassic World, facilitated by Universal Products & Experiences and Amblin Entertainment, featuring an innovative experience titled Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve, which takes place on a newly designed island inspired by the Jurassic World franchise.
Numerous Game Offerings and Generous Rewards Await Players
During Alpha Season 5, participants will have access to over 40 games derived from a wide array of popular entertainment and gaming franchises, including titles such as Jurassic World, Teletubbies, and Attack on Titan. Additionally, players will have the chance to earn rewards totaling up to $1 million USD by completing various in-game challenges as part of the free seasonal battle pass. This pass will unlock exclusive digital items and wearables associated with the featured brands throughout the season.
A New Era for The Sandbox with Enhanced Content
“Alpha Season 5 represents a pivotal moment for The Sandbox as we transition into a more robust, continuously available live services model,” stated Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder and COO of The Sandbox. He emphasized the platform’s commitment to offering players a diverse selection of fresh and high-quality content inspired by their favorite franchises like Jurassic World and Hellboy. The introduction of Game Maker 0.11 will enable players to engage in innovative gaming experiences crafted using assets from popular intellectual properties created by The Sandbox community.
Engaging Gameplay in Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve
The highlight of Alpha Season 5 will be Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve, where players will immerse themselves in a dinosaur sanctuary set in Arizona. Here, they will assume the role of a member of the Dinosaur Protection Group, tasked with maintaining the sanctuary while exploring the environment, gathering resources, and completing various quests to ensure the safety of the dinosaurs. As players fulfill their responsibilities, they will earn Jurassic Points (JPts), which can be utilized to enhance the sanctuary or hatch and raise their Jurassic World Dinosaur Egg into a mature dinosaur.
Exclusive Items and Dynamic Gameplay Experiences
For the first time, fans can obtain their own Jurassic World Dinosaur Egg during a limited-time event, allowing them to nurture rare species such as Triceratops and Velociraptors. Players can accumulate additional Ethos Points (EP) through the Alpha Season 5 Battle Pass by successfully raising their dinosaurs and completing weekly bonus quests. Each visit to the sanctuary is designed to be unique, featuring random events and challenges that keep the gameplay experience engaging. Once a dinosaur reaches maturity, players can store it in their wallet or incorporate it into their custom user-generated content (UGC) experience on The Sandbox Map.
New Racing Games and Community Creations
In addition to the new content, Alpha Season 5 will introduce ten new racing games developed by The Sandbox Internal Studios, where players can compete on a variety of intricate and challenging tracks. The season will also showcase a selection of curated community-created games that leverage the enhanced platforming, racing, and multiplayer features introduced in Game Maker 0.11. This update has improved avatar animations and added new gameplay mechanics, such as flying and double jumping, enriching player interactions.
Quality of Life Enhancements and Pre-registration Rewards
Alpha Season 5 will come equipped with quality-of-life improvements, including adjustments to the Alpha Pass, enhanced anti-cheat measures, and the introduction of NFT functionalities and time trial quests. Players can look forward to earning in-game rewards each time they engage with The Sandbox. To celebrate the upcoming launch, players who pre-register will receive a complimentary Jurassic Raptor helmet for in-game use. Pre-registration is currently open.
About The Sandbox and Animoca Brands
The Sandbox is a dynamic metaverse platform where users can engage, create, and monetize unique experiences alongside their favorite brands and celebrities across various sectors, such as gaming, entertainment, and art. Utilizing Web3 technologies, The Sandbox empowers users with true ownership of their digital assets and creations as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The platform has established partnerships with over 400 renowned entities, including Warner Music Group and Snoop Dogg. Animoca Brands, the parent company, is a leader in Web3, focusing on tokenization and blockchain technology to facilitate digital property rights and foster the open metaverse.
