Popular blockchain-based platform x.com/TheSandboxGame” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>The sandbox has launched a new program called Voxel Games, designed to help indie developers create voxel-style games.
The initiative allows developers to use popular engines of their choice to create games for The Sandbox metaverse while also distributing them across other platforms such as PC, mobile, and the web.
This marks a significant expansion in The Sandbox’s efforts to engage more advanced developers and broaden the reach of games created within its ecosystem.
Source: The SandboxWhat is the Voxel Games Program?
The Voxel Games Program is a new initiative aimed at helping indie developers create voxel-based games that align with The Sandbox’s signature aesthetic.
Unlike The Sandbox’s existing no-code tools such as VoxEdit and Game Maker, which are aimed at novice creators, Voxel Games offers developers the ability to work with more advanced game engines such as Unity, Unreal, and HTML5. This allows for the creation of more complex and detailed games, which can be distributed not only within The Sandbox’s metaverse, but also across other gaming platforms, including the web and mobile devices.
The program involves partnerships with experienced game development studios such as FRAG Games and The Devhouse Agency, providing developers with additional support and collaboration opportunities.
Source: The SandboxWhat features and benefits does the program offer?
By joining the program, developers will gain access to The Sandbox’s vast user base, which includes over 6 million accounts, as well as numerous partnerships with major brands and entertainment franchises that give developers a built-in audience and potential exposure to high-profile collaborations.
The program also allows developers to create cross-platform games. While these games can be integrated into The Sandbox, they are not limited to its ecosystem, allowing developers to distribute their projects across multiple platforms, including PC, mobile, and the web.
Additionally, the program supports traditional game monetization mechanics such as free-to-play, microtransactions, in-app purchases, and ads, along with the optional inclusion of blockchain-based elements such as nfts and The Sandbox’s native $SAND token, making the program accessible to developers unfamiliar with blockchain technology.
How to participate in the Voxel Games program?
At its current stage, participation in the Voxel Games program is by invitation only, with developers and studios selected through a referral process.
The Sandbox is still fine-tuning the program guidelines and more details about the application process will be released in the coming weeks. Developers interested in joining are encouraged to follow The Sandbox’s official channels on platforms such as x, instagram, Medium, and Discord.
The first games created through the program are expected to be released in 2025.
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