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The Otherside Easter Egg Hunt has concluded with rewards now distributed to the top 10 participants. **Key Details:** - Winners have received their rewards directly in their wallets - The hunt involved finding 6 eggs across the Yuga Labs ecosystem - Participants explored different parts of the platform during the event The competition wrapped up following an Easter-themed event that encouraged community engagement with the Otherside platform.

M2 Development has identified and is addressing a launcher issue affecting Mac users. **The Problem:** - Mac users experience a black screen for 1-2 minutes on first launch - Caused by local shader compilation requirement - This is a one-time occurrence that won't repeat after caching **Immediate Solutions:** - Wait 2 minutes even if screen remains black - If issue persists, submit log file from: `~/Library/Containers/io.msquared.M2DevelopmentClient/Data/Library/Logs/M2Development.log` **Planned Fixes:** - Precompiling shaders to include in future builds - Adding loading indicator to prevent user confusion The team is working on permanent solutions to eliminate this first-launch experience.

The Daniel Arsham x Otherside Voyagers collaboration concluded with significant participation metrics. **Key Numbers:** - 134,000 tickets claimed - 2,800 participating wallets - 5-day distribution period The drop included a gamified element where Arsham's book was hidden within Otherside. 700 Voyagers participated in the hunt to secure 20 remaining passes. This marks the first artist collaboration drop within the Otherside metaverse platform.

Otherside has migrated its infrastructure away from the M2 Launcher to a new 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 is straightforward and takes just minutes to complete. All future Otherside releases will now be distributed through this new launcher system.

Otherside has introduced **Thornwood Ruins**, a new map for Blitz Season 1, alongside additional weapons for the battle royale experience. **Key Updates:** - New Thornwood Ruins map now available - Additional weapons added to gameplay - Last-player-standing format continues - Accessible via streaming at [otherside.xyz/blitz](http://otherside.xyz/blitz) Blitz Season 1 launched earlier this month with streaming capabilities and squad-based gameplay. Players can access the game directly through the Blitz widget on the Otherside platform.

**Otherside** is marking the **Year of the Horse** with a special celebration in the Nexus. **Event Details:** - Kicks off February 17 at 8am PT - Taking place in the Nexus - Promises celebration and surprises for participants The event represents another milestone for the Yuga Labs metaverse platform, where Otherdeed holders can engage with their unique virtual lands and participate in community gatherings.

Yuga Labs has published new release notes for **Otherside** continuous development on December 11th and 15th, 2025. The updates are available through their official documentation portal at [docs.otherside.xyz](https://docs.otherside.xyz/documentation/continuous-development). - Development progress continues on the metaverse platform - Release notes detail ongoing improvements and features - Updates support the broader Yuga Labs gaming ecosystem These releases maintain momentum for the **Otherside** project as it builds toward full launch.

**Boximus is now playable** after its launch announcement. Key updates for players: - Game is officially live and accessible - **Check Amazon order history** to confirm your purchase went through - Redemption codes may be delayed up to **24 hours** from purchase - Codes will arrive via email once processed If you're still waiting for your redemption code, the delay appears to be on the delivery side rather than any technical issues with the game itself. *Ready to jump into Boximus? Check your email and order status.*

**Amazon's bot-prevention system activated** due to high demand, causing security flags on user accounts. - Some users required to change passwords - Issue expected to resolve soon - Team asking for patience during resolution This appears similar to previous incidents where traffic spikes triggered automated security measures. The platform has previously dealt with DDoS attacks and implemented stronger protections including AWS Firewall upgrades and monitoring systems.

JungleNFT has completed its transformation to 3D, marking the fourth Otherdeed environment to undergo this evolution in recent weeks. - Previous transformations: - SandsNFT (July 16) - SplinterNFT (July 10) - SulfuricNFT (July 2) This systematic rollout of 3D environments suggests a coordinated upgrade of the Otherdeed ecosystem. Each environment maintains its unique characteristics while gaining enhanced dimensional depth. *Note: These upgrades enable more immersive gameplay experiences in future Yuga Labs releases.*