Popular blockchain-based platform The Sandbox has launched a new program called Voxel Games to help independent developers create voxel-style games.
The program allows developers to build games for The Sandbox Metaverse using the popular engine of their choice, while also distributing them to other platforms such as PC, mobile devices and the web.
This marks a significant expansion of The Sandbox’s efforts to bring more senior developers on board and expand the range of games created within its ecosystem.
Source: SandboxWhat is a voxel game plan?
The Voxel Game Project is a new initiative designed to help independent developers create voxel-based games that match The Sandbox’s signature aesthetic.
Unlike The Sandbox’s existing no-code tools for novice creators, such as VoxEdit and Game Maker, Voxel Games offers developers the ability to use more advanced game engines such as Unity, Unreal, and HTML5. This allows for the creation of more complex and detailed games that can be distributed not only within the sandbox metaverse but also across other gaming platforms, including web and mobile.
The program involves partnering with experienced game development studios such as FRAG Games and The Devhouse Agency to provide developers with additional support and partnership opportunities.
Source: SandboxWhat features and benefits does this plan offer?
By joining the program, developers will have access to The Sandbox’s vast user base, which includes more than 6 million accounts, as well as numerous partnerships with major brands and entertainment franchises, providing developers with built-in audiences and access to Possible exposure to high-profile collaborations.
The program also enables 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 such as PC, mobile devices and the web.
In addition, the program supports traditional game monetization mechanisms, including free-to-play, microtransactions, in-app purchases, and advertising, as well as the optional inclusion of blockchain-based elements such as NFTs and The Sandbox’s native $SAND token. Make the program available to developers unfamiliar with blockchain technology.
How to participate in the Voxel Game Project?
At this stage, participation in the Voxel Games program is by invitation only, with developers and studios selected through a referral process.
The Sandbox is still refining the program’s guidelines and more details on 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 launch in 2025.
