Decentraland Game Jam: Registration Open with Increased Prize Pool

Decentraland Theatre is launching **Cult Horror Club**, a new virtual cinema experience featuring classic horror films. The inaugural screening presents **House on Haunted Hill**, the 1959 Vincent Price thriller about five strangers trapped in a supposedly haunted mansion. **Screening Schedule (June 12):** - 7 AM UTC - 4 PM UTC - 10 PM UTC Attendees can watch together in the virtual theatre, interact through live chat, and experience vintage horror in a communal setting. The initiative brings classic cinema to the metaverse, creating shared viewing experiences for the Decentraland community.

**Slay the Steps** brings competitive fashion gameplay to Decentraland with a new 4v4 multiplayer experience. **How it works:** - Race through a virtual boutique to select your outfit - Compete on the runway against other players - Battle for the top spot in real-time fashion showdowns The game combines speed shopping with style competition, testing both your fashion sense and quick decision-making. Players must assemble winning looks under pressure while competing against three other teams. This follows similar fashion gaming experiments in web3, including Trendseed Game's recent launch in The Sandbox.

**Decentraland Music Festival 2025** concluded after four days of live performances across creator-built virtual experiences. The festival featured diverse musical genres: - EDM and techno - Classical piano - Drum and bass **Featured artists** included @OfficeDrummer, @SarahCoponat, @VlouueOfficial, @thugshells, @NaNaTheApe, @SteveSaiko, @stoney_eye, @DrJaffle, and @MAKEANFT. The event was **co-created** with partners @HAPEsocial, @NewtroArts, @Musica_W3, @psychanon, and @akidcalledbeast. This marks the platform's continued focus on virtual music experiences, building on previous festival editions that have established Decentraland as a venue for digital concerts and community gatherings.

**Decentraland has launched a major upgrade to Genesis Plaza**, the virtual world's main hub and entry point for users. The redesigned space includes several **new attractions and facilities**: - DCL Store for virtual goods and merchandise - New Decentraland Theatre for events and performances - Interactive elements like **pigeon feeding** - Enhanced visual design and user experience Genesis Plaza serves as the **primary launchpad** for users entering Decentraland, making this upgrade significant for first impressions and user onboarding. The update reflects Decentraland's ongoing efforts to **improve the virtual world experience** and provide more engaging spaces for its creator-owned community. [Explore the redesigned Genesis Plaza](https://decentraland.org/blog/about-decentraland/explore-the-redesigned-genesis-plaza-your-launchpad-into-decentraland?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=x&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=genplaza&utm_term=launchblog)

**Decentraland has redesigned Genesis Plaza**, the main entry point for users entering the virtual world. The upgraded space includes several **new key features**: - DCL Store for shopping - New Decentraland Theatre for events - Interactive elements like *pigeon feeding* The redesigned plaza serves as an **improved launchpad** for users exploring Decentraland's virtual world. This update represents Decentraland's ongoing efforts to enhance the user experience and provide better onboarding for newcomers to the platform.