Second Life's mobile beta is finally here! The popular MMO, previously only available on PC, is now launching a public beta test on iOS and Android.
Premium subscribers can access the beta immediately. However, there's no word yet on when free-to-play access will be available.
While requiring a Premium subscription might disappoint some, this beta marks a significant step for Second Life's mobile expansion. Expect more frequent updates and information in the coming weeks.
For those unfamiliar, Second Life is a pioneering social MMO that predates the current metaverse hype. Instead of combat or exploration, it focuses on social interaction, allowing players to create avatars and live out alternative lives within the game's virtual world. Released in 2003, it introduced many concepts now commonplace in gaming, such as user-generated content and social gaming mechanics.
A Latecomer to the Mobile Market?
Second Life's age is undoubtedly a factor. Its subscription model and the rise of competitors like Roblox raise questions about its potential success in the mobile gaming landscape. Will this mobile launch revitalize the game, or is it too little, too late? Only time will tell.
Meanwhile, explore our lists of the best and most anticipated mobile games of 2024 to see what other exciting titles are on the horizon!
