The Sandbox announces a new VoxEdit contest themed around a post-apocalyptic future inspired by Terminator Dark Fate. Creators can win from a 10,000 SAND prize pool, with first place receiving 2000 SAND.
Key details:
- Submissions open Feb 19 - March 9
- Create original post-apocalyptic assets like rusted cars, damaged buildings, or robots
- Must use VoxEdit software and follow technical guidelines
- KYC required for prizes
- Assets judged on creativity, usability, optimization, aesthetics, and animation
Participants retain creative freedom while respecting IP rights. The contest aims to expand The Sandbox's asset library while rewarding community creators.
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🎮 The Sandbox Season 7 Launches Feb 25 with Browser Play
The Sandbox is launching Season 7 on February 25 with a significant milestone: players can access experiences directly from their browser without downloading software. **Key Features:** - Over 50% of Season 7's 32 experiences are creator-made - 650,000 $SAND in rewards available - Theme: "Past vs Future" - No download required for the first time **Featured Community Experiences:** - Mega Defense: No Escape by @Ixuraaa - Duckfall Protocol by @IZAvoxelab - Purge Protocol by @apexwolforg - Egg Drop by @TheRejectMagnet - Escape from Bomkus by @Sandja_Studio - The Unsealed Legend by @MasPepper - Cosmic Survivor by @Sandja_Studio - Asteroid Arena by @theJoncrow This continues The Sandbox's 2026 strategy of making user-generated content central to the platform, with over half of seasonal content coming from the community through Game Jams, Avatar design contests, and VoxEdit competitions. [Read more](https://tsbga.me/4rySJIg)
🎵 Sandbox Sounds Hit Spotify
**The Sandbox launches on Spotify** with its complete gaming soundtrack collection. Players can now stream **in-game songs, themes, and soundtracks** anywhere - not just within the metaverse world. The timing coincides with Spotify Wrapped season, letting users explore web3 gaming music alongside their annual listening stats. - Complete game audio library now available - Accessible outside the gaming platform - Expands The Sandbox's reach beyond virtual worlds [Listen now on Spotify](https://tsbga.me/48t6UpH)
The Sandbox Expands $SAND Token to Base Network for Enhanced Creator Economy

**The Sandbox** is expanding its ecosystem by bringing **$SAND token to Base network**, aiming to power a new layer of internet culture. **Key developments:** - $SAND serves as the core currency for gameplay, creator economies, and community governance - Base integration will enhance The Sandbox's existing infrastructure - Move supports the platform's growing creator-focused economy **Background context:** - The Sandbox has over 8 million users in its established ecosystem - Platform enables creators to build, monetize, and govern their own digital economies - Recent partnership with Elastic Network through SANDchain aims to create a "Creator Nation" This expansion represents The Sandbox's continued effort to **decentralize gaming** and provide creators with more tools for monetization and community building in the metaverse space.
🎮 Retro Game Jam
The Sandbox launches **Retro Game Jam** - a competition for developers to create old-school gaming experiences. **Key Details:** - Registration deadline: **December 10** - Rewards: $SAND tokens available - Winners may be featured in next Alpha Season - Focus on retro/classic game design This follows the recent Future Tech Game Jam that closed December 3. The Sandbox continues expanding its creator economy through regular competitions. [Register now](https://tsbga.me/3Ya0bw1)
🎁 Sandbox Launches Holiday Advent Calendar NFT
**The Sandbox** has launched its **Seasons Greetings 2025** holiday event featuring an interactive Advent Calendar NFT. **Key Details:** - Mint price: **20 $SAND tokens** - Duration: Through **December 24th** - Features: **24 daily onchain surprises** **What You Get:** - Each door unlocks a **mini game** - Limited **holiday collectibles** with each unlock - Daily interactive content throughout December The event combines gaming with NFT collecting, offering players a festive way to engage with The Sandbox metaverse during the holiday season. [Play now](https://tsbga.me/4piECWm)