Jurassic World is partnering with the popular social gaming and the metaverse platform, The Sandbox. This partnership, in alliance with Universal Products and Experiences and Amblin Entertainment, aspires to bring the cherished Jurassic World franchise into the digital landscape of the metaverse. The experience is set to debut with The Sandbox Alpha Season 5 and will feature a series of games and virtual experiences themed around the dinosaur-dominated environment of Jurassic World.
The anticipation for the collaboration, emphasizing the role of gamified experiences in enhancing fan interaction with beloved franchises was expressed by the CEO and Co-Founder of The Sandbox, Arthur Madrid. This article will help you learn about the upcoming game.
The Sandbox
The Sandbox gathered traction through The Sandbox (2011) and The Sandbox Evolution (2016), assembling a total of 40 million downloads on iOS and Android. In 2018, developer/ Publisher Pixowl made the precise decision to convert this booming User Generated Content (UGC) gaming IP and its extensive creator community from mobile to the blockchain ecosystem.
Innovating the gaming industry by providing and empowering creators with genuine ownership of their creations as NFTs and rewarding their activity in the ecosystem was the aim of The Sandbox. Users can now build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences on the Ethereum blockchain using the platform’s native cryptocurrency SAND similar to Virtual Metaverse.
Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve
Players are invited to a virtual dinosaur sanctuary located in Arizona in the first game, Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve. Players have to decide the roles of the members of the Dinosaur, Protection Group, responsible for the sanctuary management by operating tasks such as collection, exploration, and quest completion. A special limited-quantity collection of dinosaur eggs, which players can hatch and evolve various dinosaur species, including the infamous T-rex and Velociraptors are featured in the game experience. Each dinosaurs possess unique attributes and rarities.
Sebastian Borget, COO and Co-Founder of The Sandbox said that dinosaurs have fascinated generations, and now with the help of The Sandbox people can immerse alongside these creatures or create their own Jurassic adventures, fulfilling the childhood dreams of many.
The game will include 10 types of dinosaur eggs, half of which will be herbivorous dinosaurs that are free-to-play, while the other half will be premium, purchasable carnivorous dinosaurs. The eggs and dinosaurs will be issued as NFTs with a limited supply.
40 new experiences, half of which are user-generated, while the others leverage big brand partnerships, will be featured when the in-game event kick-starts the broader six-week season. Concurrently, SAND tokens worth more than $1 million and over 50 NFTs will be up for sale for players through the in-game battle pass. The NFTs from Sandbox are issued on Polygon, a layer-2 scaling solution on Ethereum.
The Sandbox’s new game maker that offers improved character animations and gameplay features is used in the building of all the experiences provided in the game. Plus, a brand-new ability system with the potential to grant players the ability to fly or double jump. According to Borget, season launches offer a way to showcase new functionality and highlight new brand experiences.
Final Remarks
Following the debut in March, engagement with the Jurassic World universe by acquiring virtual real estate is possible for admirers. Through the purchase of premium LAND in designated neighborhoods, players are able to gain access to a Creator Asset Pack that features collectible digital dinosaurs and thematic props. This pack will enrich the virtual experiences with elements of the prehistoric adventure of players.