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Travel with friends to thousands of beautiful and exciting places — all created by the Second Life community. Filled with Friends, millions of people have already joined Second Life. Chat for free using voice or text with folks from around the world who share your passions and interests.
What is happening now
Second Life is a long-running virtual world simulator where players create avatars, build environments, and interact in a persistent online space. The platform launched in 2003 and remains available across PC, Mac, and Linux. Recent coverage has focused less on Second Life itself than on the broader concept of properties getting second chances across platforms and business models. Monster Hunter Wilds is heading to the Switch 2 after its initial release, while Supernatural, a VR fitness app that Meta had discontinued, has found new life as an independent venture following the company's exit from the space. These stories reflect how established games and services can find renewed audiences through platform shifts and ownership changes.
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