Thanks to the hype surrounding the metaverse, The Sandbox had a stellar ending of 2021. However, in 2022 things will become even bigger. A second alpha playtest will happen early in the year, but more important is the actual open beta launch of the game. The Sandbox will embrace the play-to-earn economy, creators can monetize their assets, and game designers can jump in. There are enough reasons to be excited about The Sandbox.