Mountain View, California, Paris, France, May 30th, 2024 – Leading decentralized gaming platforms The Sandbox and Upland have announced a groundbreaking partnership to ignite community creation and participation across both ecosystems. This collaboration marks a significant step towards realizing the vision of an Open Metaverse.
Building Bridges in the Metaverse
The partnership will establish a reciprocal presence in each other’s virtual worlds. Upland will build its headquarters in The Sandbox on a 6×6 LAND, while The Sandbox will gain a dedicated neighborhood in one of Upland’s cities. To celebrate this union, a joint design competition will be held, showcasing the creativity and talent of both communities. Participants can submit designs for Upland’s HQ in The Sandbox or voxel-style structures for the exclusive Sandbox neighborhoodin Upland.
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Enhancing User Experience and Community Engagement
The initial phase of the partnership focuses on encouraging exploration and discovery between the two communities. The Sandbox will conduct an exclusive drop of its neighborhood’s virtual properties in Upland for LAND owners. Additionally, Uplanders will have the opportunity to win SAND and exclusive NFTs by completing tasks within The Sandbox.
Further Details and Celebration
The complete details of the partnership, including the design competition launch and the specific location of The Sandbox neighborhood on the Upland map, will be revealed during Upland’s Genesis Week live event. Representatives from both platforms will share insights and discuss the future vision of this collaboration during a fireside chat at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas on June 7th. To celebrate the partnership and invite participation from The Sandbox community, a limited number of tickets will be offered for free to LAND owners in the vicinity.
Sebastien Borget, COO and Co-Founder of The Sandbox: “This collaboration signifies another step towards revolutionizing digital interaction, opening up access for creators and players to connect in new, immersive ways where interoperability drives cross-pollination of creation and innovation between different ecosystems.”
Dirk Lueth, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Upland: “This is the first collaboration of its kind in Web3, where two original platforms work together to enrich the experience for both communities. This is an exciting level-up for our vision of the Open Metaverse, where players and assets move across platforms for an elevated, immersive web experience.”
The Sandbox and Upland: Leading the Charge in Web3 Gaming
Both The Sandbox, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, and Upland, an Animoca Brands portfolio company, are founding members of OMA3 (Open Metaverse Alliance for Web3). This partnership represents a significant step towards realizing the vision of an Open Metaverse, where seamless interoperability and collaboration between different virtual worlds become the norm.
About The Sandbox
The Sandbox is a decentralized virtual world leading the charge in digital real estate demand. Partnering with major brands like Warner Music Group, Ubisoft, and Gucci Vault, The Sandbox offers players and creators a decentralized platform to build immersive 3D worlds and game experiences, and to securely store, trade, and monetize their creations.
About Upland
Upland, unveiled in 2019, is the leading mobile Web3 gaming platform mapped to planet Earth. With a mission to build the world’s largest digital open economy, Upland offers diverse activities like virtual property trading, world-building, car racing, and rich social experiences.
Conclusion
The partnership between The Sandbox and Upland signifies a major step forward in the evolution of Web3 gaming. By fostering community engagement and interoperability, this collaboration paves the way for a more connected and immersive metaverse experience for players and creators alike.
Keywords: Web3 Gaming, The Sandbox, Upland, Metaverse, Open Metaverse, Interoperability, Community Engagement, Virtual Worlds, Decentralized Gaming, Blockchain, NFTs, Digital Real Estate
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