Second Life Mobile Public Beta Launches

The popular MMO Second Life is now publicly available in beta for iOS and Android. Premium subscribers can access it immediately.

Second Life, the social MMO recently announced for mobile, launches its first-ever public beta on iOS and Android. Download it now from the App Store and Google Play.

Premium membership is currently required. While not a free-access preview for newcomers, this beta release should significantly accelerate the flow of information regarding the mobile version.

For those unfamiliar, Second Life, a precursor to the metaverse concept, is an MMO prioritizing social interaction over combat or exploration. Players create avatars and live virtual lives, engaging in various activities from everyday routines to elaborate role-playing. Launched in 2003, it pioneered concepts like social gaming and user-generated content.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer on Players build their 'Second Life' through personalized avatars and experiences.

A Late Entry?

Second Life's legacy raises questions about its relevance in today's gaming landscape. Its subscription model and competition from games like Roblox present significant challenges. Though a pioneer, it might find itself overtaken by its successors. Will a mobile release revitalize it, or is this a final attempt for a former champion? Only time will tell.

Meanwhile, explore our lists of the best and most anticipated mobile games of 2024 for more exciting mobile gaming options.