Smallverse is the New Smallworlds!

Mavyn Royal | News

Were You Online Between 2008 and 2018? You Might Remember Smallworlds!

If you were active online during the late 2000s and early 2010s, chances are you came across Smallworlds; a beloved virtual world and social game that ran from 2008 until its unfortunate shutdown in 2018. Known for its unique blend of socializing, customizable 3D avatars, player-created spaces, and interactive missions, Smallworlds offered a creative escape where players could express themselves, decorate their own virtual environments, and hang out with friends.

What made Smallworlds special was its deep integration of gameplay and community. Players could collect and trade items, level up by completing missions, and even create their own content, all while building lasting friendships in a fun virtual universe. Whether you were hosting parties in your own space, farming for XP, or trying on the latest fashion items, Smallworlds became a second home for thousands of users.

Sadly, the game shut down in 2018 due to a combination of declining user numbers, financial struggles, and increasing technical challenges. Since then, longtime fans have been searching tirelessly for a replacement, a Smallworlds 2, or at least a games related to Smallworlds, where they can recapture that same magic and sense of community.

While some players have moved onto games like, Ourworld, Habbo, Highrise, people are still wanting Smallworlds back! There have been attempts at fan made projects to recreate the game, but most of them have slowly died out and lost the passion to create. There's even a Portuguese/Brazilian dedicated server called MiniMania, that has been the closest to fill the void that Smallworlds players have been feeling.

Enter Smallverse; a fan-made project developed by passionate members of the Smallworlds community. Currently in beta, Smallverse aims to faithfully recreate the original experience with modern improvements while honoring the legacy of the game that inspired it. From customizable avatars and interactive player spaces to a nostalgic art style and familiar mechanics, Smallverse is shaping up to be the spiritual successor that former Smallworlds players have been longing for.

While still in development, Smallverse already has a growing community of testers and supporters who are eager to see the game evolve. The developers are actively listening to feedback, refining features, and working hard to bring the world of Smallworlds back to life in a new form. For many, Smallverse is more than just a remake, it's a revival of a cherished online home, built by fans, for fans.

As the virtual world continues to evolve, one thing remains clear, the spirit of Smallworlds never truly faded. It lived on in the memories of its community, in the friendships it forged, and now, in the form of Smallverse. While no remake can ever perfectly recapture the magic of the original, Smallverse is proof that a passionate community can breathe new life into something that once felt lost.

Whether you're a veteran Smallworlds player or someone new to the experience, Smallverse offers a chance to reconnect with that same sense of creativity, nostalgia, and belonging. It’s more than just a game, it’s a second chance at a virtual home. And for many, that’s exactly what they've been waiting for.

Here's some of my personal pictures from Smallverse:

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