Yuga Labs Reveals Outbreak Beta

Yuga Labs has launched its latest title, Outbreak, into a three-week beta as part of its ongoing development of the Otherside metaverse. The game follows the company’s recently released 8v8 shooter, Bathroom Blitz, and has been developed using the Otherside Development Kit over several months. The beta marks a step in expanding Otherside’s gaming ecosystem and attracting new players to the platform.

Yuga Labs Reveals Outbreak Beta

Outbreak is a zombie infection game in which one player carries a plague and attempts to infect other players during timed matches. Greg Solano, co-founder and CEO of Yuga Labs, also known as Garga, described the gameplay as a contest between survivors and the infected, with the round ending when either side achieves its objective. The beta initially features a smaller map, with additional larger maps planned to be introduced as the experience progresses.

Yuga Labs Reveals Outbreak Beta

Accessibility Beyond Tokengated Experiences

Unlike previous Otherside games, which were generally accessible only to holders of Yuga Labs projects such as Bored Apes, Meebs, Kodas, Moonbirds, and Voyagers, Outbreak is open to all players. Yuga Labs aims to use the game to onboard new users into the persistent Otherside metaverse and broaden the community beyond its core project holders.

Record-Breaking Player Engagement

The beta launch follows a notable milestone for Otherside in early 2025, when the metaverse set a Guinness World Record for the most concurrent players in an online first-person shooter, reaching 2,197 participants. This record highlighted the platform’s capacity for large-scale multiplayer experiences and set the stage for further game releases such as Outbreak. Outbreak is now available to play on the Otherside website, continuing Yuga Labs’ effort to expand the reach and accessibility of its metaverse ecosystem.

Yuga Labs Reveals Outbreak Beta

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Outbreak in the Otherside metaverse?

Outbreak is a zombie infection game developed by Yuga Labs for the Otherside metaverse. Players compete in timed matches where one player carries a plague and attempts to infect others, while the remaining players try to survive until the end of the round. The game is designed to provide a multiplayer experience within the persistent Otherside environment.

How can players access the Outbreak beta?

The beta version of Outbreak is available to all players through the Otherside website. Unlike previous Otherside games, it is not tokengated, allowing anyone interested in the game to participate without owning Yuga Labs’ NFTs or project holdings.

What platforms support Outbreak?

Outbreak is built using the Otherside Development Kit and is accessible through standard web platforms via the Otherside website. Specific system requirements are outlined on the site to ensure smooth gameplay for all participants.

Are there maps and levels in Outbreak?

The beta of Outbreak features an initial smaller map to introduce gameplay mechanics. Additional, larger maps are planned to be added as the game develops, providing a broader range of environments for players within the Otherside metaverse.

Do players need to own NFTs to play Otherside games?

While earlier Otherside games were generally restricted to holders of Yuga Labs projects, such as Bored Apes, Meebs, Kodas, Moonbirds, and Voyagers, Outbreak does not require NFT ownership. This approach is intended to attract new players and expand the user base of the Otherside metaverse.

Has Otherside achieved notable milestones in gaming?

Yes, in early 2025, Otherside set a Guinness World Record for the most concurrent players in an online first-person shooter, reaching 2,197 participants. This demonstrated the platform’s capacity for large-scale multiplayer experiences and set the foundation for games like Outbreak.