Ethereum-based virtual world The Sandbox is kicking off its latest season with a blockbuster addition—Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve. Developed in collaboration with Universal and Amblin Entertainment, this experience will allow players to step into the role of a park employee managing dinosaurs in a high-tech sanctuary.
The launch is part of The Sandbox’s six-week-long Alpha Season 5, featuring more than 40 new experiences, including collaborations with popular franchises like Attack on Titan, The Smurfs, and The Terminator. These additions are powered by an enhanced game creator tool, introducing improved animations and gameplay features.
What to Expect from Jurassic World in The Sandbox
In the Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve experience, players become members of the Dinosaur Protection Group, ensuring the sanctuary operates smoothly in the absence of Owen Grady (portrayed by Chris Pratt in the films). The core mechanics revolve around nurturing dinosaur eggs and raising hatchlings into mature dinosaurs.
Key features of the experience include:
- Dinosaur Egg Collection: Players receive 10 types of dinosaur eggs, split evenly between free-to-play herbivores and premium carnivores.
- NFT Integration: The eggs and dinosaurs exist as limited-edition NFTs on Ethereum’s Polygon network.
- Jurassic Points System: Players earn Jurassic Points by completing tasks like feeding and cleaning dinosaurs, which help them grow.
- Metaverse Storytelling: The experience ties into the upcoming theatrical release of Jurassic World Rebirth on July 2, 2025.
Beyond Jurassic World, Alpha Season 5 boasts a variety of new user-generated experiences and major brand integrations. Players will explore interactive content from The Smurfs, The Terminator, and Attack on Titan.
With a focus on player engagement, The Sandbox is rolling out a battle pass system, offering more than $1 million in SAND tokens and over 50 NFTs as rewards for participating players.
Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, emphasized the platform’s evolving vision:
“Alpha Season 5 marks a significant milestone for The Sandbox as we work towards our vision of building a social metaverse that combines gamified storytelling with new formats for interactive user-generated content.”
The season will also showcase The Sandbox’s upgraded game maker tool, featuring enhanced character animations and a new ability system—introducing mechanics like flying and double jumping for players.
The Future of The Sandbox Metaverse
The Sandbox continues to expand its metaverse with multiple planned seasons in 2025, offering more dynamic experiences and metagame features. The goal is to build a persistent, player-driven world, where interactive brand collaborations and user-generated content thrive side by side.
With Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve leading the charge, Alpha Season 5 is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious seasons yet—blending Hollywood-scale IPs with cutting-edge blockchain gaming.
HODL Team
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