Yuga Labs, Otherside Metaverse'ü güçlendirmek için Improbable'ın Unreal Engine platformunu satın aldı.

In a significant step for the development of the crypto and NFT ecosystem, Yuga Labs, known for its Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and Otherside projects, has announced the acquisition of a developer platform based on Unreal Engine from the British company Improbable. This deal also includes obtaining a perpetual license for Improbable's high-concurrency technology for Otherside, as well as the transition of many engineers and developers from Improbable to Yuga Labs in the new year.

Yuga Labs founder Greg Solano (Garga.eth) shared the news in his post on X, emphasizing that this is a step toward creating the best platform for creators in the crypto space.

"This is a doubling down on our simple mission: build the best creator platform in crypto. A place where anyone can build worlds, games, and experiences that are massively multiplayer, composable, and launch-ready with one click," he wrote.

The acquisition will allow Yuga Labs to fully integrate the technology in-house, accelerate iterations, and invest long-term in Otherside and its creators.

Background and Deal Details

Yuga Labs, founded in 2021, is one of the leaders in the NFT market with a capitalization exceeding $4 billion at its peak. Its metaverse Otherside, launched in 2022, is a virtual world where users can own land (Otherdeeds) and build experiences based on NFTs. The Improbable platform, which uses Unreal Engine from Epic Games, provided the technical foundation for Otherside, enabling massive multiplayer interactions - a key element for metaverses.

Improbable, a British company known for its technologies for virtual worlds (e.g., M² – Metaverse Network), has collaborated with Yuga since 2022. This deal means Yuga gains full control over the Otherside technology stack, including a customized version of Unreal Engine for creators. According to sources, this will enable faster implementation of updates and a focus on open rails with real ownership and economies.

Although the exact amount of the deal is not disclosed, analysts believe this is a strategic move for Yuga Labs in the context of the recovering crypto market. In 2025, the metaverse market grew by 25%, with a focus on Web3 games and decentralized economies. The acquisition could strengthen Yuga's position against competitors like Decentraland or The Sandbox.

Community Reactions and Implications

The news has sparked enthusiasm in the crypto community. Many users on X are expressing optimism about the future of Otherside. One commenter @allodev noted:

"Insanely bullish, Always was worried that Improbable slows down the development speed for Otherside".

However, there are skeptics as well. User @Spvce ironically remarked:

"Breaking news: Yuga reshuffles another company that they previously created and reshuffled to reshuffle it later. For something no one is using"

This reflects criticism regarding low activity in Otherside amid the bear market of 2023-2024.

Experts predict that the deal will accelerate the development of ApeChain (Yuga's blockchain based on Arbitrum) and integration with the $APE token. With the transition of the Improbable team, Yuga may launch new tools for builders, artists, and developers, making Otherside more accessible to the mass market. Analysts from RootData note that this will enable better community experiences in Otherside.

In 2026, a significant update to Otherside is expected, with a focus on massive events and NFT-based economies. This deal underscores a trend in crypto: major players are consolidating technologies to dominate Web3 gaming. Stay tuned for updates from Yuga Labs - "more soon," as Garga promised.