Otherside

A new portal has appeared near the spawn point in [Otherside](http://otherside.xyz), coinciding with NASA's Artemis II lunar mission. **Key Updates:** - Fresh portal location available for exploration - Timing aligns with the Artemis II moon mission - Accessible from spawn area The metaverse platform is inviting users to discover what lies beyond the new gateway. No additional details about the portal's destination or features have been disclosed yet. Visit [otherside.xyz](http://otherside.xyz) to explore the new portal.

Otherside has introduced a new map called **Thornwood Ruins** to its ongoing Blitz Season 1 battle royale experience. **Key Updates:** - New Thornwood Ruins map 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 platform also offers access to other experiences through the ODK tab, including various games and the Otherside Vibe Maker MML world.

Otherside held a community gathering at W1 Curates on Oxford Street in London last Wednesday. The event brought together members of the Otherside community for an evening focused on: - Conversation and networking - Music and entertainment - Celebrating the intersection of art and technology The team emphasized that these real-world gatherings embody what Otherside represents: bringing together the people building and participating in the project. The event was open to all attendees, with priority access given to existing Otherside community members.

Otherside is marking the Year of the Horse with a special celebration in the Nexus. **Event Details:** - Date: February 17, 2026 - Time: 8am PT - Location: The Nexus in Otherside The celebration promises surprises for participants. This cultural event brings traditional lunar new year festivities into the virtual metaverse space. No additional details about the specific activities or surprises have been disclosed yet.

**Otherside** published new development documentation on December 11th, with additional updates following on December 15th. The releases include: - Updated continuous development notes - Technical documentation changes - Platform improvements and fixes Both updates are available through the official [Otherside documentation portal](https://docs.otherside.xyz/documentation/continuous-development). The back-to-back releases suggest **active development** as the metaverse platform continues building its virtual world infrastructure.

**Boximus is now playable** after its official launch announcement. Players experiencing issues with redemption codes should: - Check Amazon order history to verify purchase completion - Allow up to 24 hours for code delivery via email - Be patient as some deliveries are experiencing delays The game's sudden availability marks a significant milestone for the project, though technical distribution issues are affecting some early adopters.

Amazon's automated bot-prevention system activated due to a **spike in demand**, causing some users to receive security flags on their accounts. Affected users are being prompted to **change their passwords** as a safety measure. The issue appears to be temporary and should resolve soon. The platform is asking users to remain patient while the system normalizes.

**Final weekend** for Outbreak's large map experience approaches. - Last chance to compete on the expanded battlefield - Saturday at 3PM EST marks the end of this special edition - Prizes, XP, and recognition await survivors The large map has been available for limited weekend sessions since September, offering players expanded gameplay beyond the standard medium map format. **What's at stake:** - Exclusive prizes for participants - XP rewards for progression - Glory for those who survive the outbreak This marks the conclusion of a month-long series of special large map events that began in mid-September. [Join the final battle](launch.otherside.xyz)

Voyagers.Project Dragon launches its next event on November 23rd at 12 PM ET, featuring a battle in The Swamp for the BAYC clubhouse. Key updates include: - New Berserker class joins existing Assault and Support classes - **Kodas debut as playable 3D avatars** (3D files available to holders next month) - Team structure changed to Team Soma vs. Team Chaos - Winners get exclusive clubhouse access - Free limited-time emotes available via lobby vending machines - Future vending machine offerings planned for ApeChain *Don't miss the free emote claim period before the event.*

Project Dragon's Season 2 is set to launch next month, introducing Koda 3D avatars for Voyagers. Key updates include: - Koda avatars playable as a new tank class - Season 3 will feature the battle for Nexus, the Koda homeworld on Otherside The addition of Kodas as tanks promises to bring a fresh dynamic to gameplay. Players can look forward to exploring new strategies and roles within the Otherside ecosystem. Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming seasons and how these changes will impact the Otherside experience.