Ethereum gaming metaverse platform The Sandbox will launch its Alpha Season 5 on Monday, March 31, bringing a number of new game experiences tied to major franchises.

The six-week gaming event will introduce over 40 new games from an array of brands and franchises, including Jurassic World, Teletubbies, Atari, Attack on Titan, Terminator: Dark Fate, and Hellboy.

As Decrypt previously reported, the season's flagship experience, Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve, invites players to manage a dinosaur sanctuary, offering a blend of conservation simulation and adventure inspired by the film franchise.

Jurassic World Game Comes to 'The Sandbox' for Season 5 Launch

Ethereum metaverse game The Sandbox is kicking off its fifth season with a new in-game Jurassic World experience created in collaboration with Universal and Ambling Entertainment, allowing the player to become an employee of a dinosaur park. The high-profile launch of Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve comes as part of a six-week long season that will pack in over 40 new experiences including content from other entertainment brands like Attack on Titan, The Smurfs, and The Terminator, all built o...

"Alpha Season 5 marks the beginning of a new era for The Sandbox as we take a major step in growing into a more mature, always-on, live services model," said The Sandbox COO Sebastien Borget, in a statement. "Players can expect to enjoy a huge variety of new and updated games from their favorite brands and franchises."

The platform will distribute up to $1 million in SAND token rewards through a free seasonal battle pass, allowing players to unlock exclusive digital equipment. The season also includes the limited-edition Jurassic World Dinosaur Egg event, where players can hatch and grow rare species like Triceratops and Velociraptors.

As previously announced, the Alpha Season 5 launch also brings technological enhancements with Game Maker 0.11, letting builders further customize their games with more realistic avatar animations and expanded mobility features, including flying and double jumping.