The Sandbox joins forces with education, art and culture institutes for Mega City 3 LAND sale

The Sandbox, a decentralised gaming virtual world and subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has partnered with major education, art and culture, entertainment institutes for Mega City 3 LAND sale, the third phase of Greater China’s vibrant global hub in The Sandbox that further expands its reach in the fields of education, art and culture, and entertainment in the metaverse.

Following the launch of Mega City 1 and 2 that sold out more than 2,000 LANDs for a total of 3.1 million SAND, and the recent Hong Kong Partner Day that brought together more than 300 partners, creators, and community members, Mega City 3 will feature several partners across Greater China who acquired LANDs to support growing interest and understanding of the metaverse among the next generation.

Mega City 3 partners include Angela Ho, CLP Power Hong Kong, DustyLand, Ho Yu College and Primary School, Hong Kong Design Institute, MacauEC Creative Co., Ltd, Meet48, Meta MCDH, Nouns, Shin Kong MetaLife, Softstar, SZABOTAGE, The Council of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum, The Fringe Club, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, The World Creator Club, and Yiu Wing Entertainment Group.

On the other hand, Mega City 3 further broadens The Sandbox’s activities in education, art and culture, and entertainment, allowing it to offer possibilities for creativity, learning, and immersive experiences. Under the initiative, top educational institutions, secondary schools, and the largest power company in Hong Kong will leverage the virtual world and society of The Sandbox to enhance creativity, promote Hong Kong's creative industry, and provide immersive learning experiences on design, technology, ESG, decarbonisation and more to students and the general public.

The open metaverse also allows established artists and IPs to create unique digital art that can be owned and utilised. In The Sandbox, creators have options such as virtual galleries, exhibitions, and performances to showcase their talents and provide opportunities for audiences to experience their work. 

The Sandbox has reserved a 3x3 LAND in Mega City 3 to facilitate collaboration between over 20 creative studios from Greater China, ranging from metaverse agencies, creative studios, to UGC builders. Three creative studios recently joined The Sandbox’s partnership programme to serve as metaverse agencies. The Sandbox encourages co-creation and is providing this dedicated space to be a central point for creators to come together, share their ideas, and collaborate on exciting new projects.

On 26 April 2023, The Sandbox will launch the Mega City 3 LAND sale, allowing participants to purchase LANDs in the Mega City 3 neighbourhood. Mega City 3 LANDs will be visible on The Sandbox map. Exclusive premium NFTs will also be packaged along with premium LANDs, curated by its partners. Ownership of LAND in The Sandbox enables individuals and organisations to create and host gaming experiences, social hubs, and events in the metaverse.

According to its website, participants will need to have a KYCed account to be eligible to take part in the LAND sale. The company will be running two raffles per wave. One for users that want to purchase a regular LANDs and one for those that want to purchase a premium LAND. The premium raffle will happen first for premium LANDs closer to IPs, and the regular raffle going afterward.

Upon purchase, the LANDs will be distributed randomly among the pool of buyers that won the raffle. Regular raffle winners receive the opportunity to buy a regular LAND and premium winners receive the opportunity to buy a premium LAND.

These partnerships are part of The Sandbox's continuous commitment to building a diverse and open metaverse. Since November 2022, The Sandbox LAND sales such as Voxel Madness, California Dreamin’, Galleria, and K-verse have sold out within 24 hours. The Sandbox’s Avatar NFT sales such as Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, Madballs, and Rabbids Lunar New Year Collection have also proved extremely popular, selling out in just over two hours.

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