LIMASSOL, CYPRUS, 10 JUNE 2026 | The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and with it come special events in Melon Sandbox! The ragdoll physics mobile game recently celebrated 150M downloads, and publisher PlayDucky is treating players to some football (or soccer!) themed features. Explore the game’s Workshop to try featured UGC experiences and prepare to rally for a FIFA board game event coming June 26th. Melon Sandbox is free to play on iOS, Android, and browser.
Community Created Experiences
Players can kick off their World Cup celebrations in Melon Sandbox’s Workshop, where several UGC experiences will be featured in celebration of the global event. User-generated cosmetics, such as themed uniforms from your favorite country and team, are the perfect addition to spread the sporting love. In addition, football-themed worlds allow players to put their ragdolls to the test on the field. Try introducing obstacles, explosives, or vehicles for some Melon Sandbox fun! A World Cup Event will also begin on June 26th, and users can stay tuned for more details.
A Prominent UGC Ecosystem
Beyond this month’s featured football experiences, Melon Sandbox boasts a large number of user-created mods for players to enjoy on the platform. Players can utilize the game’s Editor to create maps, worlds, and cosmetics to share with the community. These mods can be uploaded to the Workshop, where players can exchange Mels (an in-game currency) for UGC content. Creators can even earn cash for these mods; in 2026, publisher PlayDucky paid over $1,000,000 USD to its creators in 2026.
About Melon Sandbox
Melon Sandbox is a thrilling sandbox game where players unleash creativity through brutal experiments with realistic ragdoll physics. Originally launched in 2022, the game encourages experimentation and creativity among its playerbase. Users can test unique interactions between objects–such as vehicles, weapons, explosives, and tools–to create chaos in an open world. A variety of maps are available to choose from–including cities, acid pits, lava, and underwater environments–each with unique physics and different items to choose from. In addition, Melon Sandbox’s Editor allows users to create their own gameplay experiences to share with fellow players. These creations may be uploaded and purchased via the in-game storefront.
Gameplay Features:
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Experiment With Physics: Throw, smash, and test unique interactions between objects!
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Massive Arsenal: Use firearms, melee weapons, explosives, and vehicles to tear through ragdolls!
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Create Chaos: Stab, crush, burn, or vaporize with custom devices!
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Open-World Sandbox: Explore diverse maps and build your own playground of destruction!
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World Cup 2026: Fifa-themed experiences featured in Melon’s Workshop, and a themed event begins on June 26th!
Melon Sandbox is free to download on iOS, Android, and browser. Players can try a host of featured UGC experiences to celebrate the 2026 World Cup, and look forward to a new FIFA Event beginning on June 26th. Join the game’s official Discord to meet other players, share modded content, and receive tips for their UGC experiences.
Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iHXnYsRmz4VQSvCjq9W_Ro1Qy724umjS
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About PlayDucky
PlayDucky Game Publishing is a premier, global mobile game publisher focused on casual games. With years of experience in the industry, PlayDucky provides developers with essential support and resources, allowing them to thrive in an increasingly competitive market.
About Melon Sandbox
Launched in 2022, Melon Sandbox is a physics-based world where players use a massive toolkit of objects and vehicles to create emergent gameplay. Available on iOS, Android, and Browser, it has surpassed 150 million downloads and is becoming the go-to launchpad for the next generation of indie developers.
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