Hong Kong Star Ferry Pier Comes to Life in The Sandbox

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) has announced the launch of Star Ferry Pier, Hong Kong’s iconic landmark, in The Sandbox metaverse. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of experiences, including historic moments, through in-game quests. This Metaverse experience is one of the many experiences that The Sandbox offers in its Alpha Season 2 launch, which is open to the public for free and will run through March.

The Star Ferry Pier experience is based on South China Morning Post’s extensive visual library of award-winning photography, infographics, data, visual illustrations, and associated journalism. This library covers more than 100 years of both Hong Kong and mainland Chinese history. Developed in collaboration with local metaverse studio Index Game, the experience will also feature a virtual portal that “teleports” visitors between moments in the past and the present. Thus, allowing them to learn the history of the ferry pier while reliving some of Hong Kong’s most memorable events and moments.

Visitors will be able to explore and move around the game, which features Hong Kong’s famous skyline. They can interact with numerous game characters to learn more about the city’s history. The game characters include the Star Ferry’s longest-serving employee, which will help visitors learn more about the changes of Victoria Harbour. Furthermore, visitors can complete a wide range of quests and enjoy a virtual ride on the ferry.

Backed by Hong Kong-based blockchain company, Animoca Brands, The Sandbox is boosting Hong Kong’s presence in the metaverse through numerous creations. Besides the Star Ferry Pier Experience, Mega City, a virtual hub of the city’s history and culture, is also being developed in the metaverse. Additionally, Ocean Park, the second-largest theme park in Hong Kong, is also building virtual attractions in The Sandbox.

Source: The South China Morning Post (SCMP)