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Inside The Sandbox Bridge Hack: Attacker Minted Exactly 100 SAND Short of the Vault
The Sandbox disclosed a bridge exploit that resulted in approximately $1.5 million in economic damage, with the attacker netting nearly $987,000. The attack exploited a token contract capability on Base and BNB Smart Chain, allowing the attacker to mint unbacked SAND tokens. The Sandbox plans to compensate affected holders with a 1:1 SAND replacement from its treasury.
The Sandbox bets on AI: Robby Yung on the studio tools reshaping its future
The Sandbox is preparing to launch Sandbox Studio, an AI-focused toolset designed for experienced game developers, with a tentative release window in October. CEO Robby Yung explained that the new tools aim to streamline production by automating repetitive tasks and will allow creators to export their games to platforms like Steam and mobile app stores, expanding beyond The Sandbox's own virtual world.
The Sandbox Confirms 14.7 Million SAND Drained From Ethereum Vault in Bridge Exploit
The virtual world game The Sandbox has confirmed a security exploit drained approximately 14.7 million SAND tokens from its Ethereum vault. The attacker exploited vulnerabilities in the LayerZero bridge on Base and BNB Chain to mint unauthorized tokens. While SAND on Ethereum and Polygon remains unaffected, The Sandbox has advised users to avoid trading the token on Base or BNB Chain and is preparing compensation plans.
The Sandbox Sets October Studio Debut After Engine v14 Rollout
The Sandbox is targeting October for the public release of its Studio game creation toolkit, following the August 12 debut of Studio Beta and Engine v14. Engine v14 introduces a unified SceneNode system for organizing game elements and promotes prefabs to first-class building blocks. A Game Jam with a $7,500 prize pool, judged by Larry Hryb, is also underway with submissions due September 11.
The Sandbox gives Studio-built community games their own spotlight on sandbox.game
The Sandbox has launched a new featured section on its website to showcase games created by the community using its AI-native creation tool, The Sandbox Studio. The Studio, currently in beta with a public launch targeted for October, allows creators to build and distribute games directly through the browser. This initiative aims to highlight community talent and provide a platform for emerging titles ahead of the tool's full release.
The Sandbox Rebuilds Its Creator Stack: Engine 14 Lands in Studio Beta
The Sandbox has released Engine 14 as part of its Studio Beta update, introducing significant architectural changes to its development framework. This update replaces the legacy Actor/SceneComponent structure with a unified SceneNode format, improving asset placement and prefab handling. Engine 14 also enhances multiplayer replication and makes AI tools publicly available, aiming to position The Sandbox competitively against engines like Unity and Unreal.
The Sandbox Rewrites LAND Perks Ahead of Q4 2026 AI Studio Rollout
The Sandbox is updating its LAND NFT utility and creator reward system, coinciding with the Q4 2026 rollout of its AI-driven Studio tools. These changes aim to give creators stronger exposure and better monetization terms for games published on their LAND, effectively turning LAND holders into publishers who can curate experiences and set commercial requirements.
The Sandbox to Broaden LAND Utility Ahead of Q4 2026 Studio Rollout
The Sandbox is enhancing its LAND utility features, with significant upgrades planned for Q4 2026 coinciding with the public rollout of The Sandbox Studio. These changes aim to increase the visibility and monetization options for games published on LAND, allowing creators to earn a larger share of revenue. LAND owners will also gain the ability to host and curate games developed by others, effectively acting as digital publishers.
Deloitte, DMCC and the Blockchain Game Alliance form a council to govern AI agents that control wallets
Deloitte, DMCC, and the Blockchain Game Alliance have launched the AI & Agentics Council to establish frameworks for AI agents that control digital wallets and execute transactions. Founding partners include Xsolla, SKALE, The Sandbox, and WAM. The council aims to address governed autonomy, human accountability, and economic participation for AI agents in gaming, with the goal of attracting institutional investment by creating clear and interoperable rules.
The Sandbox Teams Up With Anichess to Mark International Chess Day With a Voxel Giveaway
The Sandbox has partnered with Anichess to celebrate International Chess Day by offering exclusive voxel chess assets. Players can claim a voxel chess board, pieces, and background by registering on Anichess between July 24 and July 27. This collaboration aims to connect chess fans with The Sandbox's creator community.
The Sandbox Hosts $5,000 AI Game Jam
The Sandbox is hosting its first Game Jam for Alpha Creators, an event focused on AI-led game development tools, running until July 31. Participants can win a share of $5,000 in prizes, with the first-place winner receiving $2,500. The event includes workshops and Q&A sessions with The Sandbox team to support creators.
Portal Gaming Rebrands as AI Gaming Platform
Portal Gaming has rebranded to Portal 2.0, shifting its focus to AI-driven game development tools under the leadership of Benjamin Charbit, formerly of Ubisoft. Supported by Animoca Brands, the platform introduces AI agents, asset generation, and rapid prototyping with no-to-low-code workflows to streamline game creation.
11 Games That Pay Real Money in 2026 (PC, Browser & Competitive Games)
This guide explores games that offer real-money earning opportunities in 2026, focusing on titles with competitive earnings, player-driven economies, or service-based systems. It highlights games like Counter-Strike 2, Fortnite, and Roblox, detailing how players can earn through skin trading, tournaments, game creation, and more, while cautioning against fraudulent schemes.
Top Five Crypto Games Dominating April 2026
April 2026 sees significant activity in the crypto gaming space, with titles like GAMEE's Gold Fest, Heroes of Mavia's Global Tournament, Onchain Heroes' WORLD's Eve, Pudgy World, and The Sandbox's mobile expansion leading the charge. These games are innovating with live economic loops, diverse gameplay mechanics, and accessible entry points, showcasing the dynamic progress in Web3 gaming.
Steve Aoki’s Arcade Park returns in The Sandbox Season 7 with parkour paths and a pool club.
Steve Aoki's Arcade Park has returned to The Sandbox for Season 7, featuring a new dual-path parkour challenge with easier and more difficult routes leading to a pool club. This season emphasizes community-created content, with over half of the experiences developed by independent creators. Players can compete for a prize pool exceeding 650,000 SAND, with some experiences now accessible directly through web browsers.
GameFi Tokens Fall 98% From 2021 Peaks, Sector Valued at $4.25 Billion
Major GameFi tokens like SAND, AXS, and MANA have seen their market values plummet by approximately 98% from their 2021 peaks, with the sector's total market capitalization now standing at around $4.25 billion. Platforms such as The Sandbox, Axie Infinity, and Immutable are shifting focus from speculative trading to enhancing in-game utility, player onboarding, and reward systems to build a more sustainable ecosystem.
Animoca Brands Teams Up with Ava Labs
Animoca Brands has partnered with Ava Labs, investing in the AVAX token to accelerate blockchain adoption, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. This collaboration aims to drive innovation in digital identity, real-world asset tokenization, and entertainment by combining Animoca's ecosystem with Ava Labs' technological capabilities. Developers will benefit from advisory support, access to Animoca's network, and technical resources from Ava Labs.
