After years of testing, planning, and development, the NFT company Yuga Labs has finally launched its metaverse, The Otherside. One of the most exciting things about this official launch is that Yuga Labs also unveiled Koda Nexus, which is central to every activity in The Otherside.
According to The Otherside’s announcement, Nexus signifies a huge milestone for the metaverse. It is akin to a digital town square that serves as a primary gathering point for all users, including new entrants into the game.
Koda Nexus is a social hub that fosters community interaction in the virtual world. Yuga Labs’ management team first announced the launch at the last ApeFest event in Las Vegas.
Before the official announcement and unveiling, users have been getting glimpses of The Otherside since July 2022. Yuga Labs has hosted virtual trips to the metaverse, accommodating select groups of participants at various intervals. Now, both The Otherside and Nexus have been designed for broad accessibility. Users can join the virtual world through a web browser using an email address. Otherdeed NFTs were once needed for entry, but that is no longer the case.
As the central hub and initial landing site for Voyagers, Nexus connects realms and biomes through a large network of portals. Yuga Labs’ management team revealed that Soma, the creation energy that Blue bottled up in the Otherside B.C. trailer, illuminates the hub. However, chaotic energy has messed up The Otherside, so the Nexus has become an environment built on top of a Chaos Otherdeed.
This exciting approach and initiative are designed to keep players hooked and engaged. With a persistent gaming experience, Yuga Labs aims to onboard new players. They will participate in a cinematic storytelling experience that introduces them to the world of The Otherside, Apes, Kodas, and Voyagers.
It is worth mentioning that Yuga Labs partnered with the multinational technology company Amazon ahead of its official launch of The Otherside. The duo launched an exclusive NFT collection named Boximus. The Boximus avatars, which grant players in-game access in the metaverse, were sold out soon after their release. The collaboration expanded Yuga Labs’ reach, allowing The Otherside to tap into Amazon’s extensive user base.
Meanwhile, Nexus is just the first layer of Otherside’s three-tiered design. Eventually, the metaverse will include gameplay zones with quests and the Otherside Development Kit (ODK) for creating and publishing content. NFT Calendar will continue to bring you reports on new developments in The Otherside. Stay tuned for updates!
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