The Sandbox

**The Sandbox** is collaborating with **Anichess** to mark International Chess Day with an exclusive in-game promotion. **What's Available:** - Exclusive voxel-style chess board - Custom chess pieces - Unique game background **How to Get It:** Sign up on Anichess starting July 20th to claim the exclusive items. The promotion runs until Monday, July 27 at 2PM UTC. This partnership brings The Sandbox's signature voxel aesthetic to the chess gaming experience, combining traditional gameplay with metaverse elements. [Sign up on Anichess](https://anichess.com/?utm_source=partnership&utm_medium=sandbox&utm_campaign=chessday)

**The Sandbox has released a new asset pack in The Sandbox Studio**, with more packs scheduled to arrive weekly as the platform approaches its public launch. **Key Updates:** - New asset pack now available in The Sandbox Studio - Weekly asset pack releases planned leading up to public launch - Assets include food items, vehicles, and entertainment elements - Designed to accelerate building and add creative variety The release follows a June community poll asking creators which asset packs they wanted to see first. The platform continues preparing for its full public launch while expanding creative tools for its builder community. [Learn more about The Sandbox](https://www.sandbox.game)

**The Sandbox Studio** has reached **12,000+ sign-ups** in its first month, with alpha creators actively testing and shaping the platform's development. **Key Focus Areas:** - Multiplayer functionality (async and sync) - Monetization features - Templates and asset kits - AI agent integration **What's Next:** - Beta launch scheduled for **August** - Incremental rollout to creators - Dedicated Game Jam event **Recent Updates:** - Creator Portal now live at [create.sandbox.game](https://create.sandbox.game/) - New engine release with faster builds and improved workflows - Centralized hub for downloads, updates, and release notes Sign up at [sandbox.game](http://sandbox.game)

**The Sandbox Studio** has reached **12,000+ sign-ups** in its first month of operation, marking a significant milestone for the game creation platform. **Key Updates:** - **Creator Portal now live** at [create.sandbox.game](https://create.sandbox.game/), centralizing engine downloads, updates, and release notes in one location - **New engine release** delivered with faster builds, improved workflows, and enhanced control for creators - **Documentation launched** at [studio-docs.sandbox.game](https://studio-docs.sandbox.game/GfXvIr1WJY2SwCodVCCa), covering everything from engine basics to AI workflows and publishing The platform enables creators to build games in hours rather than weeks, with support for AI tools like Cursor, OpenAI Codex, and Claude Code. Distribution options include Telegram mini apps, with plans to expand to Steam, YouTube Playables, and mobile app stores. The Sandbox Studio is gradually onboarding new creators from its alpha application pool.

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)

**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** 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.

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)

**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)

**The Sandbox and Animoca Brands launch crypto donation drive** for victims of the Tai Po tower fire in Hong Kong. **Key details:** - All donated tokens converted to Hong Kong dollars at no cost to donors - 100% of proceeds go to Hong Kong Red Cross Emergency Appeal - Donations accepted until December 2, 2025 **How to donate:** - EVM wallet: 0x56f747940cccc69d54fc9223d3dd57e42a98a2e2 - Solana wallet: 3hxNJNR3QacMzbW9gNG5kPhbFozXi4bkztDS2HE3XYef Animoca Brands covers all gas fees, ensuring every contribution reaches relief efforts directly.