The Sandbox has announced a multi-year partnership with Universal Products & Experiences and Amblin Entertainment to bring the Jurassic World franchise into its metaverse.
The collaboration will introduce an interactive experience called Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve, set to launch alongside The Sandbox’s Alpha Season 5 in March 2025.
An Immersive Dinosaur Adventure
The Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve is set in an Arizona-based dinosaur sanctuary, where players take on the role of members of a dinosaur protection group. Their mission includes managing the facility, ensuring the well-being of the dinosaurs, and completing various quests. Each visit to the sanctuary presents new challenges and adventures, making every experience unique.
A limited collection of dinosaur eggs will be available to enhance the gameplay, allowing players to hatch and evolve different species with varying levels of rarity.
Exclusive Collectibles and LAND Sales
In addition to the interactive experience, the collaboration includes exclusive Jurassic World-themed avatars and collectibles featuring playable characters, dinosaurs, and unique in-game wearables.
Starting in April 2025, after the release of Alpha Season 5, players will also have the opportunity to purchase LAND in The Sandbox and build their own Jurassic World-inspired experiences. Premium LAND buyers in the Jurassic neighborhood will receive a creator asset pack that includes dinosaurs and themed props to customize their virtual world.
A Partnership That Brings Dinosaurs to the Virtual World
The Sandbox’s co-founder and COO, Sebastien Borget, expressed excitement about the project, stating that the collaboration allows players to explore and even create their own adventures inspired by Jurassic World.
“These creatures that capture so much of our imagination will leave a giant footprint in the virtual world,” Borget added.
The announcement comes as anticipation builds for the upcoming film Jurassic World Rebirth, scheduled for release in July 2025. Arthur Madrid, co-founder and CEO of The Sandbox, emphasized the significance of the partnership, calling Jurassic World one of the most iconic franchises that brings the thrill of dinosaurs to audiences worldwide.
With this new venture, fans will soon have the chance to step into a digital Jurassic world, interact with dinosaurs, and create their own prehistoric adventures in The Sandbox metaverse.