The Sandbox Teases Halloween Mystery for Alpha Season 6

**The Sandbox** has launched the **Cirque Mad Apple experience** in Alpha Season 6, bringing the energy of New York City to the metaverse. The virtual experience allows players to: - Step into bright lights and bold NYC energy - Explore an immersive Cirque-themed world - Experience premium entertainment content in a decentralized gaming platform This follows The Sandbox's previous **Cirque Luzia experience** launched in September, which featured Mexico-inspired magical worlds. The partnership demonstrates The Sandbox's continued expansion of **premium entertainment IP** within their metaverse, joining major brands like The Walking Dead, Atari, and Binance on the platform.

**The Sandbox announces major platform shift starting 2026** Starting next year, **over half of all Seasons content** will come directly from users rather than the platform itself. **Key changes include:** - Game Jams becoming primary content source - Avatar design contests expanding - VoxEdit competitions driving creativity - User-generated content as platform foundation This represents a significant move toward **community-driven development**, where players become the primary architects of the metaverse experience. The shift positions creators as central to The Sandbox's future, moving beyond traditional play-to-earn toward a **build-to-earn ecosystem**. [Read full announcement](https://www.sandbox.game/en/blog/empowering-creators-to-shape-the-metaverse/3503/)

The Sandbox launches **Attack on Titan experience** in Alpha Season 6, featuring new combat abilities and $SAND rewards. **Key Features:** - Master new abilities to survive against Titans - Level up faster by improving your skills - Earn $SAND tokens based on performance - Navigate through giant forest environments **Season 6 Rewards:** - Dynamic $SAND rewards that increase with gameplay - Premium Pass collections available - Additional earnings from 250,000 $SAND pool - Rewards weighted by your Experience Points (EP) Players must prove their survival skills in this high-stakes gaming experience where one mistake could end their $SAND earning potential.

The Sandbox releases Game Maker 0.11 with significant updates for creators and players. Key features include: - Enhanced multiplayer with team scoring and improved NPC behavior - Better platforming mechanics with edge recovery and custom avatar spawning - New customization options for HUDs and victory conditions - Expanded asset library featuring brand partnerships (Smurfs, Atari, etc.) - Five new game templates including Tag, Trivia, and Idle Clicker - Improved creation tools with multiple grid boards and better organization The Builders Challenge returns February 26th, offering up to 50,000 SAND per experience based on engagement.