ZoHa Islands

Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Nadir Taov, a visionary creator and community architect in Second Life, whose innovative worlds and immersive storytelling redefine the boundaries of virtual experiences. How did you discover Second Life?I stumbled into Second Life back in 2006 when my employer at the time announced they had launched a virtual campus in the metaverse. I logged in out of…

  Join Our Official Second Life Discord Server!   We are thrilled to announce the launch of our official Second Life Discord Server! As a hub of community interactions and information exchange, this server is a vibrant space for all Second Lifers to connect, share, and learn together. What is Discord? Discord is a dynamic communication platform widely used for community building and real-time…

Firestorm Zero – Mid March 2025 Updates Daniel Voyager On Friday 14th March 2025 Linden Lab officially announced news about Firestorm being available now in your favourite web browser which is really exciting and loads of residents are trying it out now. There is no download and no installation which is good. There is low lag and high performance with Firestorm Zero. Visit zero.secondlife.com/fs…

Win Up to L$1 Million Linden Dollars During March Mobile Millions!   Get ready for an exciting month-long celebration with March Mobile Millions! Throughout the month of March, we’re giving you the chance to win Linden Dollar prizes and an exclusive VIP inworld experience! How to Participate It’s simple—just log in to the Second Life Mobile app every day in March and complete each week’s…

The Final Week of Exciting Perks!   February has been an incredible month for our Plus, Premium, and Premium Plus members! We’ve rolled out a wave of exciting new perks, adding more value than ever to our membership plans. So far, we’ve introduced a new Linden Home theme for Premium Plus members, launched Linden Reward Streaks that let Plus, Premium, and Premium Plus members earn free Linden…

Never Share Your Account ID or Buy L$ from Other Residents   Second Life is a vibrant virtual world built on trust and creativity. However, as in any online environment, bad actors occasionally try to take advantage of that trust. We have recently gone through a reorganization, creating our Trust & Safety team which is focused on addressing issues that threaten to erode that trust. Through the…

Daily Linden Rewards & Even More Perks!   February’s Membership Mania continues with even more surprises and rewards for our valued Plus, Premium, and Premium Plus members! If you thought last week’s announcements were exciting, just wait until you see what’s in store this week. From free daily Linden Dollars to expanded benefits across the board, there’s never been a better time to be a Second…

As Linden Lab Launches Its 1st Major Ad Campaign for Second Life in Years, Read My Interview With Philip Rosedale & Brad Oberwager on Marketing & Designing a Whole New User SL Experience Linden Lab just started publishing new ads on YouTube for Second Life, one of which you watch here. (“It represents one variation of many that are being tested”, the company tells me.) Screengrabs of it…

Explore the ExtraFPS Viewer with Philip Linden!   Watch Second Life founder Philip Linden as he explores and discusses the latest features of the ExtraFPS Viewer! This is the first in a series of recurring video updates that expand upon our Viewer Release Notes. Stay tuned for even more insights from Philip in the future as we continue to make changes to and improve Second Life. This update…

By Linden Lab   We are introducing improvements to the financial and billing systems in Second Life in partnership with Tilia, our trusted billing provider. These upgrades aim to streamline and modernize transaction processes, ensuring a more secure and reliable platform for our community. While you may notice some visual updates when interacting with payments and payouts, the overall experience…

Limited Testing Begins Today Entry posted by Linden Lab in News       Starting today, Second Life residents can help us test access to Second Life directly through the browser, with no download or GPU required.  Initial testing will use the standard viewer UI, but in the next phase of work we will dramatically simplify the user interface, with the overall goal of greatly improving the…

Dear residents and adventurers of Zoha Islands Fruit Islands and ALL of Second Life, We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newest community, the Nocturne Project, here on the enchanting Zoha Islands! Designed with vision and passion, Nocturne will be a beautiful addition to our beloved virtual world, providing an exceptional experience for all lovers of sailing, flying, and community…

Why US Players of Fortnite, Second Life, VRChat & Other Metaverse Platforms Should Vote for Harris/Walz SL image by Alsatian Kidd, who also has thoughts on the election When I briefly noted that Philip Rosedale had endorsed Harris/Walz during a recent YouTube live-stream (watch below), some reader comments were somewhat surprising: Like Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner with family, politics…

Philip Rosedale, the visionary who founded Second Life in 1999, is returning to Linden Lab in a full-time role as Chief Technology Officer. Philip will guide technology and product strategy daily alongside Executive Chairman Brad Oberwager and the executive team, and is also joining Linden Lab’s Board of Directors.  Brad Oberwager, who has led Linden Lab’s evolution over the last four years,…

Night at the Second Life Helios Casino & Halloween Party   Join us at the Helios Casino for a hauntingly good time at our Halloween Party and Costume Contest. 🎃 Event Details: Date: October 31st Time: 12 PM SLT – 2 PM SLT Location: Helios Casino, Second Life 👻 What’s in Store: Costume Contest: Don your best Halloween attire! From ghouls and ghosts to witches and wizards, show off your…

Coffee Pancake, co-host of the largest Second Life-themed group on Reddit, recently noticed an odd trend in her subreddit related to IMVU users, and began investigating. Her findings coincide with some data points I’ve been wondering about myself — IMVU has shed millions of monthly active users in recent years, with even website traffic from its official site slipping beneath Second Life. (Even…