Netmarble has officially launched "Netmarble Town" in The Sandbox, offering players an immersive virtual experience that celebrates the company's most iconic games. Running from September 13 to October 11, this event is packed with exclusive missions, collectible NFTs, and a significant 75,000 SAND reward pool (valued at around $19,000). For fans of action-packed RPGs and casual social games alike, Netmarble Town offers a diverse range of activities and experiences.
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About Netmarble
Founded in 2000 by Bang Jun-hyuk, Netmarble is a prominent South Korean game developer known for creating popular mobile titles such as Seven Knights, Marvel: Future Fight, and Lineage 2: Revolution. The studio has expanded into blockchain gaming through its web3 ecosystem, Marblex (MBX), which enables players to earn and trade in-game tokens on the Klaytn network. Popular titles like Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and A3: Still Alive integrate with this platform, demonstrating Netmarble's commitment to the blockchain space.
What is The Sandbox?
The Sandbox built its reputation through two successful mobile games, The Sandbox (2011) and The Sandbox Evolution (2016), which together accumulated 40 million downloads on iOS and Android. In 2018, developer/publisher Pixowl made the strategic decision to transition this thriving User Generated Content (UGC) gaming IP and its extensive creator community from mobile to the blockchain ecosystem.
The goal was to transform the gaming industry by empowering creators with genuine ownership of their creations as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and incentivizing their participation in the ecosystem. The Sandbox now functions as a virtual metaverse where players can build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences on the Ethereum blockchain using the platform's utility token SAND.
What to Expect in Netmarble Town
Netmarble Town centers around an interactive metaverse hub where players can explore virtual worlds inspired by the company's best-known titles. These include:
- Seven Knights: Dive into the world of this fast-paced RPG.
- StoneAge: Travel back to prehistoric times and collect dinosaur companions.
- MaguMagu: Engage in thrilling baseball matches.
- Kuya: Enjoy socializing with friends in a laid-back environment.
Each zone captures the unique gameplay, characters, and narratives of the games they're based on, creating an immersive experience for fans. Players can also explore the single-player game Meta World: My City, where they build and manage a growing metropolis. This strategic game offers city planning and management mechanics, expanding the range of Netmarble's offerings in the virtual world.
75k in SAND Token Rewards
Throughout the event, Netmarble is distributing a total of 75,000 SAND tokens as rewards. Players can earn these in several categories:
- 50,000 SAND: Reserved for avatar holders.
- 15,000 SAND: Available to those who complete specific in-game challenges.
- 10,000 SAND: Exclusively for players who purchase limited-edition Netmarble Friends NFTs or Meta World: My City NFTs.
By participating in various missions and challenges, players immerse themselves in Netmarble's franchises while claiming valuable digital rewards.
NFTs and New Avatar Collection
In celebration of the event, Netmarble has introduced the Seven Knights & StoneAge Avatar collection, featuring 1,560 limited-edition avatars. These NFTs combine the distinctive art and gameplay styles of Seven Knights Idle Adventure and StoneAge, two of Netmarble's flagship franchises.
Seven Knights Idle Adventure, launched in 2023, reimagines the original Seven Knights universe with SD (super-deformed) characters. The game allows players to explore new stories, collect characters, and develop skills in an expanded world.
StoneAge, a longstanding fan favorite, boasts over 200 million players worldwide. Its unique prehistoric setting, where players collect and train dinosaurs, has captured the imagination of gamers, particularly in regions like Greater China.
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Final Thoughts
Players can enhance their experience by unlocking new avatars and immersing themselves in a world inspired by Netmarble's iconic games. With the launch of Netmarble Town in The Sandbox, the company continues to explore new frontiers in gaming by integrating blockchain technology and offering players new ways to engage with its franchises.
