Second Life Mobile\'s hotly anticipated public beta is now live!

Second Life, the popular social MMO, is now available in a public beta for iOS and Android devices. Premium subscribers can access it immediately via the App Store and Google Play. Free access for non-subscribers hasn't been announced yet.

This beta release marks the first time Second Life has been publicly available on mobile. While requiring a Premium account limits access for those unfamiliar with the game, it promises a significant increase in information about the mobile version.

For those new to Second Life, it's a pioneering social MMO that predates the current metaverse concept. Instead of combat or exploration, it emphasizes social interaction and user-created content, allowing players to live out a "Second Life" as their chosen avatar. Launched in 2003, it's credited with popularizing concepts like social gaming and user-generated content.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer on Players create and inhabit personalized avatars, engaging in diverse activities ranging from everyday simulations to imaginative role-playing.

A Latecomer to the Mobile Market?

Second Life's legacy as a metaverse pioneer is undeniable, but its outdated subscription model and competition from games like Roblox raise questions about its current relevance. Will its mobile debut revitalize the game or mark a final chapter for this once-dominant title? Only time will tell.

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