The program offers game creators the ability to choose popular game engines for developing projects intended for The Sandbox metaverse, with the flexibility to launch them on other platforms such as PC, mobile devices, and web applications.
This marks a step forward in The Sandbox’s strategy to attract professional developers and scale up the games created within its ecosystem.
Voxel Games is an initiative designed to help independent developers create voxel-based games that maintain the distinctive style of The Sandbox.
Unlike existing tools such as VoxEdit and Game Maker, which are designed for beginner creators, Voxel Games gives developers the opportunity to work with more advanced game engines like Unity, Unreal, and HTML5. This allows for the creation of more detailed games that can be distributed both within The Sandbox and across other platforms, including web and mobile.
The program also includes collaboration with experienced game studios such as FRAG Games and The Devhouse Agency, providing indie developers with additional support and opportunities for skill-sharing.
Participants in the program gain access to The Sandbox's large user base, which exceeds 6 million accounts, along with numerous partnerships with leading brands and franchises. This opens up opportunities for developers to reach a broader audience and collaborate with major industry players.
The program also supports the development of cross-platform games, allowing for integration into The Sandbox while also being available on other platforms like PC, mobile, and web applications.
In addition, Voxel Games offers various monetization options, including free-to-play, microtransactions, in-game purchases, and advertising. Blockchain elements such as NFTs and the $SAND token can also be integrated, making the program accessible to developers without deep knowledge of blockchain technologies.
Currently, participation in the Voxel Games program is by invitation only, and developers are selected through referral recommendations.
The Sandbox is continuing to refine the program’s details, and more specific information about the application process will be published soon. Developers interested in participating are encouraged to follow The Sandbox’s official channels on X, Instagram, Medium, and Discord.
The first projects developed under the program are expected to launch in 2025.
