SCMP remakes Hong Kong’s Star Ferry Pier on the metaverse

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) has announced the launch of Hong Kong’s landmark Star Ferry Pier in The Sandbox metaverse, where visitors can experience historic moments through in-game quests.

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Fast facts

• The Star Ferry Pier in The Sandbox presents Hong Kong’s history dating back to the 1980s based on SCMP’s reporting on the pier.

• “SCMP’s 118 years of reporting and extensive library of photographs gave us the opportunity to breathe new life into historical locations in the metaverse,” CEO Gary Liu said.

• The Star Ferry’s virtual recreation is part of Alpha Season 2 from The Sandbox metaverse, which offers more than 35 new experiences throughout March.

• The Sandbox, backed by Hong Kong-based blockchain unicorn Animoca Brands, is boosting the city’s presence in its metaverse through numerous additions, including the construction of Mega City, a virtual hub of Hong Kong’s history and culture.

• Hong Kong’s second-largest theme park, Ocean Park, also announced last month that it is building virtual attractions in The Sandbox.

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