SHIB: The Metaverse Early Access is Here – Own Land, Build Your World, and Explore Boundless Adventures

The Shiba Inu ecosystem team launches early access to its highly anticipated immersive platform, SHIB: The Metaverse.

The Shiba Inu ecosystem team has announced the early access launch of its highly anticipated immersive platform, SHIB: The Metaverse.

The official X handle of SHIB: The Metaverse shared the development in an X post on December 24, noting that the wait for the project's launch is finally over.

The wait is OVER! Shib: The Metaverse early access is here! ⛩️🌍

Own land, build your world, and explore boundless adventures. This is your moment to create and thrive.

Download now 👉 https://t.co/fInAGt7vf2 pic.twitter.com/N4j0RTzTxb

— Shib – The Metaverse (@mvshib) December 24, 2024

The SHIB: The Metaverse team also published a blog post, providing a guide to the platform. According to the post, the launch of the metaverse project marks a pivotal moment in digital evolution as it invites users to engage in the dynamic virtual world built on the Shibarium blockchain.

The immersive platform offers customizable avatars, digital land ownership, and interactive experiences. While the digital land becomes a tangible canvas for creativity, the customizable avatars provide users with new forms of self-representation.

Additionally, the interactive experience helps to bridge the gap between the digital and physical realms. SHIB: The Metaverse is focused on redefining how people interact and build communities in the virtual space.

Shiba Inu Draws Inspiration from Apple, Netflix

Interestingly, the development team drew inspiration from industry pioneers like Apple and Netflix to embrace innovations and redefine digital engagement.

“Today, Shiba Inu, the community-driven force behind the globally recognized SHIB token, leads the charge on this transformative journey, mirroring the audacious spirit of those who came before,” the team remarked.

It claimed that the project is not just another virtual world but one that focuses on showcasing the power of decentralized communities and exploring digital ownership.

The launch of SHIB: The Metaverse's early access further positions Shiba Inu as a utility project, transforming the token beyond its memecoin origin.

Progress Toward Launching SHIB: The Metaverse

The early access to SHIB: The Metaverse was initially slated for December 2023. At the time, the team noted that it would partially open a few hubs to the public. However, the project was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, prompting the team to reschedule the launch for 2024/2025.

The team has made significant progress toward the project's launch. This includes appointing entertainment veteran Marcie Jastrow as the metaverse advisor and introducing over 10 hubs for the project.

For context, SHIB: The Metaverse features 100,595 plots of land spanning four different tiers. The team sold each plot between 0.2 ETH and 1 ETH, allowing users to mint the land as NFTs. Owning a plot of land allows users to generate passive income and rewards.

Despite launching early access to SHIB: The Metaverse, the team has yet to announce a timeline for the complete launch.