The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley, is set to make his grand entrance into the metaverse through The Sandbox. To clarify, The Sandbox has confirmed the release date for a series of officially licensed Elvis Presley NFT avatars, celebrating the iconic musician’s enduring legacy. Let’s take a closer look!
TL;DR:
- The Sandbox is releasing officially licensed Elvis Presley NFT avatars, featuring 3000 avatars with familiar outfits, hairstyles, and unique emotes inspired by his iconic dance moves.
- These NFT avatars will be fully playable in all future The Sandbox multiplayer experiences.
- There will be an exclusive presale on August 8th for certain holders. Then a public sale on August 9th, and all avatars will be revealed on August 11th.
Elvis in the Metaverse with NFT Avatars
There will be 3000 avatars in total. These avatars will showcase familiar outfits and hairstyles from various stages of Presley’s legendary career. Furthermore, each avatar will also boast a unique set of emotes! The emotes are inspired by his iconic dance moves, capturing the essence of his electrifying stage presence.
The NFT-based avatars will mint on Polygon, and be fully playable in all future The Sandbox multiplayer experiences. Therefore, this offers fans the chance to play in the metaverse space as the legendary performer. Additionally, the avatars will unlock upcoming features and content.
There is an exclusive 24-hour presale for a lucky few holders on August 8th. This includes owners of The Sandbox land, those with allowlist spots, and holders of certain collections. Following this, the public sale begins on August 9th. Then, all avatars reveal on August 11th! There are four different rarity levels. One level is worth 100 SAND (approximately $41 at the time of writing).
Not only that, but owning an Elvis NFT comes with additional perks. Holders will have governance and voting rights for the Elvis Legacy Council DAO. Therefore, fans will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Elvis Presley’s digital expansion.
Finally, the Elvis Presley Legacy Council expressed their belief in a world where Elvis fans actively participate in shaping the direction and future of the Elvis Presley Digital Estate. This immersive experience within the metaverse brings the spirit of Elvis Presley to life, creating a remarkable digital tribute to one of music’s greatest legends.
