Otherside Opens Mega Koda Room and Launches Update 1.​3

Otherside's Blitz Season 1 continues with the introduction of **Thornwood Ruins**, a new battle royale map featuring fresh weapons and gameplay elements. **Key Updates:** - New map: Thornwood Ruins now available for last-player-standing matches - Additional weapons added to the arsenal - Streaming access enabled through [otherside.xyz](http://otherside.xyz/blitz) **Background:** Blitz Season 1 launched on March 7 with a Windows-only client before expanding to streaming the following week. Players can access the game directly through the Blitz widget on the Otherside platform and form squads for competitive play. The Otherside Development Kit (ODK) tab provides access to additional experiences beyond Blitz, including various games and the Otherside Vibe Maker MML world. Play now at [otherside.xyz/blitz](http://otherside.xyz/blitz)

Otherside is marking the Year of the Horse with a special celebration event. **Event Details:** - Kicks off February 17 at 8am PT - Takes place in the Nexus - Promises surprises for participants The metaverse platform is hosting this themed celebration as part of its ongoing development. Players can join the festivities in the game's central hub area. No additional details about specific activities or rewards have been announced yet.

**Otherside** has published new release notes for December 2025, marking continued progress on their **gamified metaverse** project. The update follows previous releases from March and December, showing consistent development momentum for the **metaRPG platform**. **Key highlights:** - New development documentation available - Ongoing progress on the interoperable virtual world - Continued work on MMORPG mechanics integration Otherside combines traditional gaming elements with web3 functionality, allowing players to: - Own virtual land through **Otherdeed NFTs** - Convert NFTs into playable characters - Participate in real-time multiplayer experiences The project aims to create a player-owned metaverse where thousands can interact simultaneously. [View full release notes](https://docs.otherside.xyz/documentation/continuous-development)

**High demand triggers security measures** Amazon's bot-prevention system activated due to a spike in demand for Otherdeed services. The automated security response flagged multiple user accounts as potentially suspicious. **Account access temporarily restricted** - Some users receiving safety flags on accounts - Password changes required for affected accounts - Issue expected to resolve automatically soon The Otherdeed team acknowledges the inconvenience and asks users to remain patient while the system normalizes. No user action needed beyond password updates if prompted.