TL;DR
- Jurassic World Enters the Metaverse: The Sandbox partners with Universal Products & Experiences and Amblin Entertainment to launch immersive Jurassic World experiences, debuting in Alpha Season 5 (March 2025) with exclusive digital collectibles.
- Dynamic Gameplay: Players join the Dinosaur Protection Group in “Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve,” exploring an Arizona sanctuary, completing quests, and hatching limited-edition dinosaur eggs.
- Expanding Digital Ecosystem: This collaboration, blending Hollywood storytelling with blockchain innovation, complements The Sandbox’s broader metaverse expansion with other major franchises like Attack on Titan and The Terminator.
The Sandbox has announced an exciting collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences and Amblin Entertainment to bring the iconic Jurassic World franchise into the virtual realm. This partnership promises to deliver immersive games and experiences inspired by the beloved dinosaur saga, alongside exclusive digital collectibles such as playable characters, dinosaurs, and wearables.
The flagship experience, Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve, is set to debut during The Sandbox’s Alpha Season 5 in March 2025. Players will step into a dinosaur sanctuary located in Arizona, taking on the role of members of the Dinosaur Protection Group.
Their mission? To ensure the sanctuary operates smoothly by exploring, collecting, and completing quests. The experience will also feature a limited-edition dinosaur egg collection, allowing players to hatch and evolve various dinosaur species, including Tyrannosaurus and Velociraptors.
Gamified Storytelling Meets Blockchain Innovation
The collaboration highlights the growing trend of gamified storytelling in the metaverse, where fans can interact with their favorite franchises in innovative ways. The Sandbox’s enhanced game creator tool will power these experiences, introducing improved animations and gameplay features.
Players can expect dynamic challenges and events that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging. Sebastien Borget, COO and Co-Founder of The Sandbox, emphasized the transformative potential of the metaverse: “Who hasn’t been fascinated by dinosaurs since they were a kid? Now, you can explore experiences in The Sandbox alongside them or even create your own adventures inspired by Jurassic World.”
Expanding the Metaverse Ecosystem
In addition to the Jurassic World experience, The Sandbox’s Alpha Season 5 will feature collaborations with other major franchises, including Attack on Titan and The Terminator.
Players will also have the opportunity to purchase virtual real estate and build their own experiences. Premium LAND purchasers will receive a Creator Asset Pack, complete with collectible digital dinosaurs and props to enhance their creations.
The Sandbox’s partnership with Jurassic World marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the metaverse. By blending Hollywood-scale storytelling with cutting-edge blockchain technology, this collaboration is set to captivate fans and redefine interactive entertainment.
