{"id":7352,"date":"2023-12-21T16:03:08","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T22:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.zoha-islands.com\/?p=7352"},"modified":"2023-12-21T16:03:08","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T22:03:08","slug":"2023-second-life-year-in-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zoha-islands.com\/blog\/2023-second-life-year-in-review\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 &#8211; Second Life Year In Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ipsLayout_header\" class=\"ipsClearfix\">\n<h1><span class=\"ipsType_break ipsContained\">2023 &#8211; Second Life Year In Review\u2026 And What to Expect in 2024 <\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"ipsBox ipsResponsive_pull ipsSpacer_top ipsType_break\">\n<header class=\"ipsPadding cBlogEntry_header\">\n<hr class=\"ipsHr\" \/>\n<\/header>\n<\/article>\n<div data-followapp=\"blog\" data-followarea=\"entry\" data-followid=\"14708\" data-controller=\"core.front.core.followButton\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ipsLayout_contentArea\">\n<div id=\"ipsLayout_contentWrapper\">\n<div id=\"ipsLayout_mainArea\">\n<article class=\"ipsBox ipsResponsive_pull ipsSpacer_top ipsType_break\">\n<section class=\"ipsPadding ipsType_normal\">\n<div class=\"ipsType_richText ipsType_break ipsContained\">\n<div id=\"ips_uid_7393_3\" data-controller=\"core.front.core.lightboxedImages\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/content.invisioncic.com\/Mseclife\/monthly_2023_12\/image9.thumb.png.38000d6431e673654185699e5e489c8d.png\" alt=\"image9.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" data-fileid=\"215657\" data-ratio=\"100.00\" data-unique=\"2ig5roeoi\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As the end of 2023 approaches, Second Life is entering an exciting and pivotal moment in its development and evolution. The past year has seen the release of several new features and breakthroughs highlighted by the Private Alpha release of our Mobile Viewer.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine experiencing Second Life anywhere, anytime through your mobile device. For the first time, you\u2019ll be able to stay connected to your friends and communities &#8211; no matter where you are.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ips_uid_4963_6\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KxlcY8LPSAk?si=XgJYquPBtVRC0hHc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We believe that Second Life Mobile has the potential to transform the way people experience and engage with our virtual world forever. We are grateful for our early Alpha testers\u2019 feedback and impressions &#8211; they are helping us move forward already \u2026and we can\u2019t wait for the entire Second Life community to check it out in the coming year as it enters into wider release.<\/p>\n<h1>2024 Roadmap<\/h1>\n<p>So, what else can you expect in the coming year?<\/p>\n<h2>More About Mobile<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/content.invisioncic.com\/Mseclife\/monthly_2023_12\/image11.thumb.png.1d06b91d817ac01784e91cc743c8ed71.png\" alt=\"image11.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"750\" data-fileid=\"215660\" data-ratio=\"154.32\" data-unique=\"krqixis8j\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/content.invisioncic.com\/Mseclife\/monthly_2023_12\/image6.thumb.png.8b231a05e584a9ea61c6e0c06f00b438.png\" alt=\"image6.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"750\" data-fileid=\"215659\" data-ratio=\"154.32\" data-unique=\"ypv610hm9\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In 2024, everyone will be able to experience the magic of Second Life in the palm of their hands. While the early Private Alpha release includes some popular and much-requested features, we expect that mobile will quickly evolve to more closely align with the desktop functionality as the year progresses. Eventually, you\u2019ll see innovative mobile-specific features that take full advantage of the flexibility and, well, mobility of being freely untethered from your desktop.<\/p>\n<h2>AI &amp; Other Innovations<\/h2>\n<p>Unless you\u2019ve been living under a rock (virtual or otherwise), you\u2019ve probably heard a thing or two about the rise of AI over the past year. For Second Life to remain relevant as a progressive platform that serves, empowers, and entertains our communities and creators, we know that we must find the right balance in embracing some aspects of AI while also preserving and protecting what we all know and love about Second Life.<\/p>\n<p>In the coming year, we plan to carefully explore some cutting-edge use of AI in Second Life including experimental use of smart AI-driven chatbots to help greet, educate, and mentor newcomers. We know that there are additional opportunities to integrate AI across all aspects of Second Life, but we also know that AI can be a polarizing topic and there are many sensitivities on how (and if) we should explore AI integration at all. We&#8217;ve already established internal policies governing the selection and use of AI tools with user privacy as the foremost consideration. Our goal is to find the right balance to bring some AI advancements and innovations into the virtual world \u2013 but only in a way that respects the rights of content creators, while also advancing the overall Second Life creator ecosystem and quality of the overall community experience.<\/p>\n<p>After the much anticipated <a href=\"https:\/\/community.secondlife.com\/blogs\/entry\/14416-pbr-materials-are-here\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">release<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/wiki.secondlife.com\/wiki\/PBR_Materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">PBR Materials<\/a>, we are looking forward to Third-Party Viewers integrating the functionality so that everyone in Second Life can enjoy the new shiny. The early experiments from our community have been <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZDWDaunmWIk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">so fun<\/a>! In the meantime, the graphics team is working on the next set of updates including <a href=\"https:\/\/community.secondlife.com\/blogs\/entry\/13498-sneak-peek-shaking-up-the-terrain-with-physically-based-rendering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBR materials support for terrain<\/a>, true mirrors (planar reflections), and the long term goal of supporting GLTF Mesh Import &amp; Hierarchy.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ips_uid_4963_7\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BJ1eRTlWDYk?si=-t6udNO71PJRoAL3\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not the only excitement awaiting creators in the coming year &#8211; we are also focusing on improvements and extensions to our scripting capabilities, taking a look at tools for creating complex and compelling combat systems, poking at the animation import pipeline \u2026 because we know that every time we make things better for our creator communities, they make things better for everyone!<\/p>\n<h2>Something Spicy<\/h2>\n<p>Second Life turns 21 in 2024\u2026and, to celebrate, we are turning attention to the spicier side of Second Life with some bold and innovative new adult-friendly initiatives. Something wickedly wonderful is coming soon\u2026<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/content.invisioncic.com\/Mseclife\/monthly_2023_12\/image10.thumb.png.df5461374beb78ef287fc5649a148887.png\" alt=\"image10.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"525\" data-fileid=\"215662\" data-ratio=\"52.50\" data-unique=\"g3qtl06ba\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be taking the sheets off this mystery initiative and sharing more bedroom secrets soon\u2026so stay tuned!<\/p>\n<h2>Improving the New User Experience<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/content.invisioncic.com\/Mseclife\/monthly_2023_12\/image4.thumb.jpg.225c3c50b536324a08e792ea4793f149.jpg\" alt=\"image4.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"525\" data-fileid=\"215663\" data-ratio=\"52.50\" data-unique=\"lt4vgcwrz\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Improving the first-time experience for newcomers continues to be a top priority &#8211; and in 2024 you\u2019ll see us continuing to tweak and innovate on this early introduction to Second Life. For example, we recently began testing an all-new Community Hub complete with human greeters and mentors that are eager and available to help educate and enlighten newcomers on all aspects of Second Life. We\u2019ll continue to iterate and improve the Hub, too. We\u2019re at work on a Community Exhibition expansion to the Hub that will more easily and quickly connect our newest Residents to the many communities and experiences across Second Life.<\/p>\n<p>New Residents are also benefiting from the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/W3Cv3VI0-go\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">recent debut of Senra starter avatars<\/a>, making easier work of avatar customization at the very beginning of their Second Life journey. We\u2019ve got updates to the customization experience and fun new wardrobe choices coming &#8211; and we\u2019re looking forward to the community-created Senra content too!<\/p>\n<h1>2023 Highlights<\/h1>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of promise and potential for the coming year, but we also want to reflect on some of the key accomplishments and improvements from 2023.<\/p>\n<h2>Improved Performance &amp; Viewer Enhancements<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the introduction of <a href=\"https:\/\/community.secondlife.com\/blogs\/entry\/14536-second-life-pbr-materials-official-launch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBR Materials<\/a> mentioned earlier, there were improvements to <a href=\"https:\/\/community.secondlife.com\/blogs\/entry\/12652-coming-soon-to-a-viewer-near-you-group-chat-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Group Chat History<\/a> and the debut of <a href=\"https:\/\/community.secondlife.com\/blogs\/entry\/13637-new-features-inventory-item-preview-and-single-folder-view\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inventory Item Preview and Single Folder View<\/a> which helps Residents more easily manage and find items in their inventory. \u00a0In the background, we\u2019ve been doing work to improve performance during teleport.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, we unveiled more improvements to help community members seek and find items and places in Second Life. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/community.secondlife.com\/blogs\/entry\/12885-updates-to-marketplace-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Updates to Marketplace Search<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/community.secondlife.com\/blogs\/entry\/13006-a-new-look-for-destination-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improvements to the Destination Guide<\/a> also help our community find the items and places that matter most to them.<\/p>\n<p>We also took steps to make Second Life more secure with various security improvements including enforcement of <a href=\"https:\/\/community.secondlife.com\/blogs\/entry\/14124-enforcing-viewer-login-mfa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viewer Login MFA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Improving the Land &amp; Home Experience<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/content.invisioncic.com\/Mseclife\/monthly_2023_12\/image2.thumb.jpg.5c056486eb2e5c3b3700dc0ffc1f78b8.jpg\" alt=\"image2.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"525\" data-fileid=\"215664\" data-ratio=\"52.50\" data-unique=\"259zdjo5o\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Buying and managing land got a lot easier over the past year, as we debuted the all-new <a href=\"https:\/\/secondlife.com\/land\/lindenhomes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Linden Home Store<\/a> to make selecting your new home simpler. Several new Linden Homes themes also debuted in 2023, including <a href=\"https:\/\/secondlife.com\/land\/lindenhomes\/detail\/Ranch_2048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Ranch<\/a>, and Fantasy Treehouses. We also ended the year with drop of the new <a href=\"https:\/\/secondlife.com\/land\/lindenhomes\/detail\/Mediterranean_2048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Mediterranean<\/a> Premium Plus homes! With all these Linden Homes choices, it is now easier than ever for people to explore all the new and classic themes inworld via an all-new centralized Linden Homes demo region in the <a href=\"https:\/\/secondlife.com\/destination\/bellihub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">BelliHub<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve also made additional <a href=\"https:\/\/community.secondlife.com\/blogs\/entry\/14189-news-from-the-second-life-team-september-2023-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improvements to Estate Options<\/a> and added <a href=\"https:\/\/community.secondlife.com\/blogs\/entry\/13061-new-feature-scripted-agent-estate-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scripted Agent Estate Access<\/a> to improve the land owning experience in Second Life.<\/p>\n<h2>Simplified Avatar Customization<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/content.invisioncic.com\/Mseclife\/monthly_2023_12\/image1.png.cd4259853226e9c78b1e7e04e9a28585.png\" alt=\"image1.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"530\" data-fileid=\"215665\" data-ratio=\"53.00\" data-unique=\"7wnjl8w2l\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that newer Second Life Residents often struggle to customize their avatars. While seasoned Second Life community members appreciate the complex and diverse range of avatar customization options, we recognize how important it is to simplify things for those who are just learning the basics. Enter the all-new Senra Avatars, which <a href=\"https:\/\/community.secondlife.com\/blogs\/entry\/13818-introducing-senra-beta-avatars\/\" rel=\"\">entered beta<\/a> in August with a subsequent formal <a href=\"https:\/\/community.secondlife.com\/blogs\/entry\/14600-senra-announcement\/\" rel=\"\">1.0 release<\/a> unveiled earlier this month. The Senra team is already hard at work on the next phase of the Senra project, which features an expanded content library with additional customizations and options.<\/p>\n<h2>Community Highlights &#8211; Celebrating 20 Years<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/content.invisioncic.com\/Mseclife\/monthly_2023_12\/image8.jpg.1594aee64bc0191497b56ecd9d413722.jpg\" alt=\"image8.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"562\" data-fileid=\"215666\" data-ratio=\"56.20\" data-unique=\"92l0op9rv\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Second Life\u2019s 20th birthday celebrations set several new records for all-time community engagement in 2023. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/community.secondlife.com\/blogs\/entry\/13615-sl20b-is-open-celebrate-two-decades-of-innovation-on-second-life%E2%80%99s-20th-birthday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SL20B<\/a> event was visited 647,952 times and included three weeks of parties, live music, deejay performances, special events, exhibits, gifts, and shopping!<\/p>\n<p>Our big milestone didn\u2019t go unnoticed by the mainstream media, either. Major media and tech outlets noted and praised our longevity and loyal communities throughout the year including some great media coverage in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/technology\/archive\/2023\/06\/second-life-virtual-reality-platform-longevity\/674533\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">The Atlantic<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/technology\/2023\/jun\/10\/who-needs-the-metaverse-meet-the-people-still-living-on-second-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">The Guardian<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2023-08-04\/second-life-s-20th-birthday-reminds-world-the-metaverse-can-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Eagle-eyed viewers of the popular Apple+ program \u201cThe Morning Show\u201d may also have noticed a certain Linden executive cameo during a pivotal scene that prominently featured Second Life in the season finale.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/content.invisioncic.com\/Mseclife\/monthly_2023_12\/image3.thumb.png.2f5a71f78aa627f5eb676d59efb2caf8.png\" alt=\"image3.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"525\" data-fileid=\"215668\" data-ratio=\"52.50\" data-unique=\"m347nxt9e\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Second Life also scored some prominent coverage in the acclaimed music trade publication <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/motown-metaverse-second-life-exclusive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Billboard<\/a>, which had the exclusive reveal for our partnership with legendary music label <a href=\"https:\/\/community.secondlife.com\/blogs\/entry\/13611-motown-records-debuts-new-music-experience-in-second-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Motown<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/content.invisioncic.com\/Mseclife\/monthly_2023_12\/image5.thumb.jpg.129b4ea1423ec23eacd64bccb0c63245.jpg\" alt=\"image5.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"523\" data-fileid=\"215669\" data-ratio=\"52.30\" data-unique=\"3lskxqy7p\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The official Motown presence in Second Life accompanied the debut of the first experimental version of our New User Community Hub, which aims to more quickly and easily help newcomers connect with the relevant people, places, and communities that matter to them. The new Hub also hosts the return of many passionate Second Life Mentors who seek to lend a helping hand.<\/p>\n<h2>What Was Hot in 2023?<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, we thought it would be fun to assemble a few year-end charts to show what was hot in 2023. Let\u2019s take a look at what the community was up to last year\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Top Linden Home Themes<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Houseboat<\/li>\n<li>Log Home<\/li>\n<li>Traditional<\/li>\n<li>Victorian<\/li>\n<li>Stilt over Land<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Top Last Names released in 2023<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Blossom<\/li>\n<li>Nightingale<\/li>\n<li>Spicy<\/li>\n<li>Waifu<\/li>\n<li>Shadow<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Most Visited Regions<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>LeLutka<\/li>\n<li>Firestorm Orientation<\/li>\n<li>Rapture<\/li>\n<li>VELOUR<\/li>\n<li>Adventure Island<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Top Destination Guide Categories<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/secondlife.com\/destinations\/photospots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Photogenic Spots<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/secondlife.com\/destinations\/fashion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Fashion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/secondlife.com\/destinations\/roleplay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Role-playing Communities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/secondlife.com\/destinations\/shopping-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Shopping Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/secondlife.com\/destinations\/winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Winter Attractions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Most Watched YouTube Videos<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1tjRlVwlAXA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Second Life Mobile &#8211; First Look<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6vIPR0iaCRM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Second Life Mobile &#8211; June 2023 &#8211; SL20B Update<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BJ1eRTlWDYk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Second Life University &#8211; How to Create PBR Materials<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=W3Cv3VI0-go\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Second Life University &#8211; How to Create Your Starter Avatar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=f_chDTHpDl4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Made in Second Life: The Movie<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Most Popular Facebook Posts<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/secondlife\/posts\/pfbid031GzW7o3WoRQP21L3sTpqJnSDNgfQqyxBWdam7chrL3cKH5ZrRdjVq5Ld8X4dDnV9l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Inventory Item Preview and Single Folder View<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/secondlife\/posts\/pfbid0DAmKR47HQkMFSwqgUanpQE86kvUHCVvn63oaQdPe2UvogYfLy8xV3FsmQEKghH7Zl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Second Life Pic of the Day by Mac McGregor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/secondlife\/posts\/pfbid0LQgHjYhppwkcec2DjSD9A8CaDXqqnXbZ6SMoDnKzDAj5bPM3oGEmcGRjibDrBc6Zl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">The SL20B Official Guide &amp; Magazine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/secondlife\/posts\/pfbid02526uAgiXzaqkcdJj4bVc7CG6PfTgUZyVV9uFbTQZxcrZ5yZkcmxPBdqnjACSov83l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Introducing the new Linden Home Store<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/secondlife\/posts\/pfbid037d2gjYrua1faW3bqk2argxaJrja9twAyw6KM457Csd1wkSRmpzPgGVq7ZRHVQZJul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Friday the 13th Haunted Destinations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Happy Holidays from Second Life<\/h2>\n<p>On behalf of the entire Second Life team, we would like to wish you and your loved ones a happy new year! We are thankful to be part of your virtual family and send you blessings from both the virtual (and physical) worlds!<\/p>\n<p>The Second Life team<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/content.invisioncic.com\/Mseclife\/monthly_2023_12\/image7.thumb.png.dceba23382b8d4f9f84c28059a582b63.png\" alt=\"image7.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-fileid=\"215670\" data-ratio=\"60.00\" data-unique=\"agk1pvfi7\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"ipsItemControls\">\n<div class=\"ipsItemControls_right ipsClearfix \" data-controller=\"core.front.core.reaction\">\n<div class=\"ipsReact ipsPos_right\">\n<div class=\"ipsReact_blurb \" data-role=\"reactionBlurb\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-site-styles=\"\">\n<div id=\"footer\">\n<p>HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ALL OF US AT ZOHA ISLANDS \/FRUIT ISLANDS<\/p>\n<p>Tune in next year for exciting new changes to our regions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"onetrust-consent-sdk\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2023 &#8211; Second Life Year In Review\u2026 And What to Expect in 2024 &nbsp; As the end of 2023 approaches, Second Life is entering an exciting and pivotal moment in its development and evolution. 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