(SeaPRwire) –   The Sandbox is now accepting pre-registrations for the playtest of The Sandbox NEXT, its new mobile game.

LOS ANGELES, March 18, 2026 — The Sandbox, an immersive gaming platform and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has today launched pre-registration for the playtest of The Sandbox NEXT. This marks a return to its mobile roots for the franchise, which has accumulated over 40 million downloads historically on mobile platforms. The Sandbox NEXT is developed using Unreal Engine, representing a significant technological advancement for The Sandbox, which has traditionally utilized Unity. Interested players can register for free at sandbox.game/next.

The Sandbox NEXT features multiplayer extraction and survival gameplay for mobile devices. Players will be able to carry over their existing identity, progression, and all voxel assets from The Sandbox game platform, including both user-generated content (UGC) and branded assets. The game offers a fast-paced, replayable Player vs. Player (PvP) experience that combines intense, skill-based gameplay with The Sandbox’s broader player-driven ecosystem. Avatars from over 56 collections of branded Avatars, including those from Snoop Dogg, Attack on Titan, Smiley, Steve Aoki, Paris Hilton, and The Smurfs, will extend beyond individual matches.

Players in The Sandbox NEXT will be deployed into the Desert, an open-terrain environment designed for sightlines and long-range combat, or the City, a vertical, close-quarters map that rewards adaptability. Matches can be played solo or in multiplayer groups of up to 20 players per instance.

The Sandbox NEXT is positioned as a new entry point into The Sandbox, a platform where playing, collecting, and expressing identity converge. This mobile launch signifies a major milestone for one of web3’s most established entertainment brands, which boasts over 400 brand and IP partners across gaming, music, fashion, and culture, including notable names like Warner Music Group, Gucci, Ubisoft, Snoop Dogg, and Lacoste.

Season 7 of The Sandbox, currently underway, introduced three browser-based games as a user-friendly gateway to The Sandbox ecosystem. With the launch of The Sandbox NEXT playtest, The Sandbox is further expanding its reach by integrating additional experiences through mobile devices.

“Similar to our recent launch of WebGL games, The Sandbox NEXT is a key component of our strategy to broaden The Sandbox’s reach, enabling players to discover, play, and return more frequently, whether they are using a desktop or a mobile phone,” stated Robby Yung, CEO of The Sandbox. “Our objective is to connect with people where they spend their time. A native mobile experience, in addition to the desktop version, makes this possible in a way that browser access alone cannot achieve.”

Pre-registration for The Sandbox NEXT playtest is open until March 25, 2026, at 2 p.m. (UTC). Spots are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The playtest is scheduled to commence on March 26, with additional features to be rolled out as The Sandbox NEXT continues to evolve. Players can register now at sandbox.game/next.

For more details regarding The Sandbox NEXT mobile app playtest, please visit sandbox.game/blog and follow The Sandbox on X, Discord, and Instagram for ongoing updates.

About The Sandbox
The Sandbox, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, is an immersive metaverse platform where users can play, create, and monetize unique experiences alongside their favorite brands, IPs, and celebrities across gaming, entertainment, music, art, and more. The Sandbox utilizes web3 technologies to empower end-user creation and creator economies, challenging existing platforms by granting Players and Creators true ownership of their assets, creations, and rewards as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Over 400 partners have joined The Sandbox, including Warner Music Group, Gucci, Ubisoft, Paris Hilton, Attack on Titan, Snoop Dogg, Lacoste, Steve Aoki, The Smurfs, and many others. For additional information, please visit www.sandbox.game and follow for regular updates on X, Medium, and Discord.

About Animoca Brands
Animoca Brands Corporation Limited (ACN: 122 921 813) is a global leader in digital assets, dedicated to building and investing in impactful technologies and ecosystems to reshape future economies. The company has garnered widespread industry and market recognition, including accolades such as Fortune Crypto 40, Top 50 Blockchain Game Companies 2025, Financial Times’ High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific, and Deloitte Tech Fast. Animoca Brands is known for developing digital asset platforms like the Moca Network, Open Campus, Anichess, and The Sandbox, as well as institutional-grade platforms. It also provides digital asset services to support the launch and growth of Web3 companies and invests in cutting-edge Web3 technology, with a portfolio encompassing over 600 companies and digital assets. For more information, visit www.animocabrands.com or follow on X, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok.

 

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