Otherside is marking the Year of the Horse with a special celebration event.
Key Details:
- Event launches in the Nexus on February 17 at 8am PT
- Celebration includes surprises for participants
- Timing aligns with Lunar New Year festivities
The metaverse platform is hosting this themed event as part of its ongoing world-building efforts. Players can expect special activities and content tied to the Year of the Horse theme when they log into the Nexus at the scheduled time.
The Year of the Horse arrives in Otherside. 鏂板勾蹇箰 Celebration & surprises kick off in the Nexus at 8am PT 2/17.
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 directly to their wallets - The distribution marks the completion of the Easter-themed competition - Rewards have been successfully delivered to all qualifying participants The event was part of Otherside's ongoing community engagement initiatives.
M2 Development Launcher Black Screen Issue on Mac

M2 Development has identified a Mac launcher issue causing black screens on first launch. **The Problem:** - Mac users experience black screens lasting 1-2 minutes on initial launch - Caused by local shader compilation requirement - One-time occurrence that resolves after caching **User Actions:** - Wait 2 minutes even if screen remains black - If unresolved, submit log file from: `~/Library/Containers/io.msquared.M2DevelopmentClient/Data/Library/Logs/M2Development.log` **Developer Response:** - Precompiling shaders for future builds - Adding loading indicator to improve user experience - Actively monitoring user reports
Daniel Arsham Otherside Drop Sees 134K Tickets and In-Game Treasure Hunt
The Daniel Arsham x Otherside Voyagers collaboration concluded with notable participation metrics. **Drop Performance:** - 134,000 tickets distributed across 2,800 wallets in 5 days - First artist collaboration drop in Otherside **In-Game Hunt:** - Arsham's book was hidden within Otherside - 700 Voyagers participated in the treasure hunt - 20 remaining passes were awarded to successful hunters The event marked a milestone as Otherside's inaugural artist partnership, combining digital collectibles with interactive gameplay elements.
Otherside Transitions from M2 to New Dedicated Launcher

Otherside has migrated its release infrastructure from the M2 Launcher to a dedicated Otherside Launcher. **Quick 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. This infrastructure change streamlines access to Otherside releases through a purpose-built launcher.
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 map: Thornwood Ruins 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 expansion builds on the initial Season 1 release, which introduced new features and weapons to the Otherside gaming ecosystem.