Introduction
The Sandbox launched NEXT, a mobile battle royale playtest with free NFT and $SAND rewards. This guide shows how to join, steps, and safety for beginners. All terms explained.
What is The Sandbox NEXT and why tokens
The Sandbox is a web3 gaming metaverse by Animoca Brands. NEXT is its first mobile battle royale on Unreal Engine. Players keep identity and assets. The campaign grows the ecosystem, not charity.
Team
Animoca Brands parent, 400+ partners like Gucci.
Key metrics
Pre-registration March 18 to April 8 2026; playtest March 26 to April 9 2026; registrations 39,650; referral pool 10,000 $SAND top 10; Quest NFTs daily.
Step-by-step
Nuances
No KYC, but phishing risk; never share seed phrase. No gas for signup. Deadline passed as of July 2026 but future seasons possible.
Editor tips
- Use separate email
- Verify URLs
- Ignore rumored amounts
- Follow official channels
- Check approvals
Evaluation
Trust 85 due Animoca and clear info; Potential 60 as rewards limited.
Conclusion
Free chance to earn NFTs and referrals; window closed but stay subscribed.
FAQ
- How much can I earn? Top referrers can earn up to 1000 $SAND, others receive NFTs.
- Do I need a wallet? A wallet is needed later for NFTs.
- Is Snapshot used? No, snapshot is not used.
- Can I register late? Late registration is allowed until April 8 phase 2.