Through the looking glass: ApeFest Lisbon Otherside

Otherside has released update 1.3, making the previously exclusive Mega Koda room accessible to all Koda holders. **Key Updates:** - Mega Koda room now open to entire Koda community - New Chaos Particle minigame added - Additional challenges and badges introduced - Full technical details available in [release notes](https://docs.otherside.xyz/documentation/continuous-development) The update represents a shift toward broader community access, removing barriers that previously limited certain areas to specific NFT holders. The Chaos Particle minigame and new badge system add gameplay elements to the metaverse experience.

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.

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.

Otherside has published new release notes documenting their **continuous development progress** for December 2025. The updates are available through their official documentation portal, providing transparency into ongoing platform improvements. - Development notes cover recent platform changes - Documentation accessible at [docs.otherside.xyz](https://docs.otherside.xyz/documentation/continuous-development) - Multiple releases published this month The release notes offer insight into Otherside's iterative development approach and platform evolution.

**Boximus is now playable** after its official launch announcement. Players experiencing delays with redemption codes should: - Check Amazon order history to verify purchase completion - **Allow up to 24 hours** for code delivery via email - Contact support if codes don't arrive within the timeframe The game's sudden availability follows what appears to be an impromptu launch decision. Code distribution issues are affecting some early adopters, though the development team expects resolution within a day.