Yuga Labs Sets Record with 7,214 Concurrent Users in Otherside, the MetaRPG Universe

Second Trip of Yuga Labs’ Otherside Brings Unprecedented Player Engagement and Highlights Vision for the Metaverse

Yuga Labs, a leading web3 company known for its popular NFT collections such as Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), CryptoPunks, Meebits, and 10KTF, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with its second trip to Otherside, its gamified metaRPG universe. On March 25th, a record-breaking 7,214 concurrent users participated in Otherside, making it the largest crowd of players in a virtual world to date. The event showcased Yuga Labs’ creative storytelling and commitment to bridging the gap between gaming and web3 communities.

A Global Collaborative Effort

Powered by Yuga Labs’ innovative approach, in partnership with technical innovations from Improbable Worlds and support from NVIDIA Graphics Delivery Network and 11 NVIDIA partners including ABYA, Pentanet, Taiwan Mobile, Turkcell, StarHub, and Zain, 2nd Trip was a truly global event. Players from around the world joined the immersive experience, exploring new Otherside environments through competitive gameplay.

Unprecedented Player Engagement

The success of 2nd Trip was not just in the number of concurrent users, but also in the incredible player engagement. Participants in the event performed over 320,000 aerial stunts and used their microphones more than 80,000 times, showcasing the interactive nature of Otherside. Members from 20 different NFT collections joined the event and were able to customize their characters with new avatars and designs, highlighting the diverse community that Yuga Labs has built.

Greg Solano, Co-Founder of Yuga Labs, expressed his excitement about the milestone, saying, “2nd Trip marks a milestone in the co-development of Otherside. The creative storytelling, technical advances, and incredible design for 2nd Trip worked together to showcase our vision for the metaverse, and lays the foundation for an always-on persistent world.”

Continuing the Otherside Journey with Legends of the Mara

Yuga Labs’ Otherside journey continues with the launch of Legends of the Mara (LOTM), a collection-based 2D strategy game that delves into the origins of Otherside. Building on the success of 2nd Trip, LOTM promises to offer players a new and immersive experience as Yuga Labs works towards creating a more persistent Otherside by the end of 2023.

About Yuga Labs

Yuga Labs is a pioneering web3 company that is shaping the future through storytelling, experiences, and community. With a focus on imagination and pushing the boundaries of traditional gaming spaces, Yuga Labs has made headlines for its NFT collections such as Bored Ape Yacht Club, CryptoPunks, and Meebits. The success of Otherside, with its record-breaking concurrent users and player engagement, highlights Yuga Labs’ commitment to building a vibrant and interactive metaverse. Founded in April 2021, Yuga Labs has already raised a significant seed round of $450M at a valuation of $4B, showcasing the growing interest and investment in the web3 space.

TL;DR

Yuga Labs’ 2nd Trip to Otherside has set a new record for concurrent users in a virtual world, with over 7,214 participants engaging in the immersive metaRPG universe. The event highlighted Yuga Labs’ creative storytelling, technical innovations, and commitment to bridging the gap between gaming and web3 communities. As Yuga Labs continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the web3 space, the launch of Legends of the Mara promises to offer an exciting new chapter in the Otherside journey.