The Sandbox , a subsidiary of Animoca Brands and a social gaming and metaverse platform, has joined hands with Universal Products & Experiences and Amblin Entertainment to bring one of the film industry’s biggest franchises, Jurassic World , to the metaverse. According to the press release shared with Cryptonews , the two plan to deliver new games and immersive experiences to the fans – all inspired by Jurassic World. Furthermore, they will offer limited-edition digital collectibles. These include playable characters, dinosaurs, and wearables. Blue, Delta, Charlie! Eyes over here. Something's coming @JurassicWorld pic.twitter.com/R5aa7gAHC6 — The Sandbox (@TheSandboxGame) March 18, 2025 “Jurassic World is one of the most iconic franchises in the world that taps into the excitement and thrill of coming face-to-face with dinosaurs,” said Arthur Madrid, CEO and co-founder of The Sandbox. Madrid added that gamified experiences are the future of fan interaction with their favorite brands. “This collaboration allows us to deliver exactly that.” Meanwhile, Universal Products & Experiences is a branch of Universal, which aims to create immersive and unique experiences in any product category. These include toys, collectibles, books, clothing, lifestyle, video games, NFTs , and more. Also, Amblin Entertainment is a film production company founded in 1980 by director and producer Steven Spielberg and producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall. Amblin is an independent production company but Universal distributes many of its productions. The two are behind some of the biggest releases in the movie industry, including Jurassic Park and Back to the Future . You might also like Lamborghini and Animoca Brands Launch Gaming Platform ‘Fast ForWorld’ Flagship Release Coming Soon The first Jurassic World game, Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve, will debut as the flagship release in The Sandbox’s upcoming Alpha Season 5 in March 2025. More information should be released soon. Moreover, the debut gameplay experience will allow fans to enter a dinosaur sanctuary in Arizona, USA. Players are members of the Dinosaur Protection Group. They explore, collect, and complete quests to make sure the facilities are running smoothly, the team said. Source: The Sandbox, Jurassic World However, the experience will also include a limited dinosaur egg collection. Players can hatch these and evolve different dinosaur species through their progress in the game. The eggs and dinosaurs comes in varying rarities. Notably, the team states that the experience will not get stale. They claim that every trip to the sanctuary is different, delivering new challenges. “The metaverse can bring our childhood dreams to life,” said Sebastien BORGET, COO and co-founder of The Sandbox. “Who hasn’t been fascinated by dinosaurs since they were a kid?” He added that this collaboration now enables fans to explore this world in The Sandbox. They can “even create your own adventures inspired by those from Jurassic World. I’m sure these creatures that capture so much of our imagination will leave a giant footprint in the virtual world.” Source: The Sandbox, Jurassic World Meanwhile, fans will also be able to purchase virtual real estate with SAND, the platform’s native currency, in April. This will allow them to build their own experiences. Premium LAND purchasers get a Creator Asset Pack with collectible digital dinosaurs and props, said the announcement. The Sandbox is available for free on Windows and Mac computers. You might also like Animoca Brands to Release Ghost in the Shell Movie NFTs The post Jurassic World Partners with The Sandbox to Enter Metaverse appeared first on Cryptonews .
