Final weekend for Outbreak's large map experience approaches.
- Last chance to compete on the expanded battlefield
- Saturday at 3PM EST marks the end of this special edition
- Prizes, XP, and recognition await survivors
The large map has been available for limited weekend sessions since September, offering players expanded gameplay beyond the standard medium map format.
What's at stake:
- Exclusive prizes for participants
- XP rewards for progression
- Glory for those who survive the outbreak
This marks the conclusion of a month-long series of special large map events that began in mid-September.
Weekend directive: escalate the outbreak. The large map reopens for another special edition of @Othergamesxyz this Saturday @ 3PM EST. Don鈥檛 miss your chance to cruise the large map, win prizes, and collect XP.
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Final Saturday of Outbreak on the Large Map. Join @Othergamesxyz this weekend @ 3PM EST for prizes, XP, and glory.
Otherside Easter Egg Hunt Top 10 Winners Receive Rewards

The Otherside Easter Egg Hunt has concluded with rewards now distributed to the top 10 participants. **Key Details:** - Winners who placed in the top 10 have received their rewards - Prizes were sent directly to winners' wallets - The hunt was part of Otherside's community engagement activities The distribution marks the completion of this seasonal event in the Otherside metaverse.
M2 Development Launcher Addresses Mac Black Screen Issue

M2 Development has identified and is addressing a Mac launcher issue causing black screens on first launch. **The Problem:** - Mac users experience a black screen for 1-2 minutes during initial launch - Caused by local shader compilation on first run - This is a one-time occurrence that won't repeat after caching **User Actions:** - Wait 2 minutes even if the screen remains black - If unresolved, submit log files from: `~/Library/Containers/io.msquared.M2DevelopmentClient/Data/Library/Logs/M2Development.log` **Developer Response:** - Working on precompiling shaders to eliminate the issue - Adding a loading indicator to improve user experience - Updates coming soon
Daniel Arsham Otherside Drop Sees 134K Tickets Claimed and In-World Treasure Hunt
The Daniel Arsham x Otherside Voyagers collaboration concluded with significant community participation. **Key Numbers:** - 134,000 tickets claimed - 2,800 participating wallets - 5-day initial drop period - 700 players participated in treasure hunt - 20 remaining passes awarded **The Hunt:** Following the initial drop, organizers placed Arsham's book within Otherside's virtual environment. Players explored the digital world to locate it, with successful hunters earning access to the final 20 passes. This marks the first major artist collaboration within the Otherside platform.
Otherside Transitions from M2 to New Dedicated Launcher

Otherside has migrated its release infrastructure away from the M2 Launcher to a new dedicated platform. **Migration Steps:** - Uninstall the M2 Launcher - Visit [otherside.xyz](http://otherside.xyz) - Click "Don't have the launcher?" - Install the Otherside Launcher The transition process is straightforward and takes just moments to complete. Users will need to make this switch to access future Otherside releases.
Otherside Expands Blitz Season 1 with Thornwood Ruins Map

Otherside has introduced a new map called **Thornwood Ruins** to its ongoing Blitz Season 1 battle royale experience. **Key Updates:** - New Thornwood Ruins map now available - Additional weapons added to gameplay - Last-player-standing format continues Blitz Season 1 launched earlier this month with streaming capabilities and can be accessed directly through the Blitz widget at [otherside.xyz](http://otherside.xyz/blitz). Players can squad up and compete in the battle royale format. The platform also offers access to other experiences through the ODK tab, including various games and the Otherside Vibe Maker MML world.