Second Life News

  • Love Is In The Air: 2026 Valentine Names Drop

    Linden Lab has dropped an assortment of Valentine’s Day themed last names for residents to choose from. New this year are the following names, available for a limited time: Grab them while they’re hot! Photo credit: Zivaah Brought to you by:

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  • Second Life Living Expo: A Celebration of Creativity, Community, and Culture

    For residents of Second Life and virtual explorers alike, the Second Life Living Expo stands out as one of the most immersive, inspiring events in the virtual calendar and it’s more than a showcase of virtual creativity—it is a powerful expression of community-driven philanthropy, standing as a signature charitable event in Second Life, closely aligned with Relay For Life of Second

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  • Lighting the Way Together: The 2026 Relay for Life of Second Life Season Begins

    Each year in Second Life, there comes a moment when the grid collectively pauses—when regions glow a little brighter, music carries a little deeper meaning, and avatars from every corner of the world gather with a shared purpose. The kickoff of the 2026 Relay for Life of Second Life Season marks the beginning of that time once again:

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  • 2025 Winter Names Arrive

    2025 Winter Names Arrive

    As winter settles across the grid, Second Life takes on a different kind of enchantment. Snow dusts rooftops, lights twinkle in village windows, holiday music drifts through clubs and town squares, and residents everywhere lean into the season’s warmth and whimsy. Along with themed parties, winter markets, and festive DJ events comes one of Second

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  • The Second Life Christmas Expo: A Season of Hope, Community, and Virtual Magic

    Each year, as the first snow begins to settle across the virtual world regions, a different kind of winter wonderland comes to life in Second Life. The 15th Annual Second Life Christmas Expo, one of the grid’s most beloved annual traditions, unfolds on November 28th, 2025, across multiple regions transformed into a festive landscape of twinkling

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  • Second Life Releases New Premium Plus Pricing Plan!

    As I reported back in September, Second Life has today released new Premium Pricing Plan Options, which includes a reduced plan without the weekly stipend for less RL dollars, pounds or what have you. Now users who wish to have the benefits of the Premium Plus plan without the higher costs can choose a version

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  • 2025 Halloween Names Arrive

    As October rolls in, Second Life takes on a special kind of magic. Pumpkins glow on porches, haunted houses appear overnight, parties and special themed DJ events happen, and some residents across the grid embrace a playful tradition—changing their names for Halloween. From clever puns to spine-chilling monikers, these seasonal names are a way for

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  • Linden Lab to Roll Out New Price Plan

    Just a quick update…I was part of the SL Blogger’s Network Zoom call earlier today to hear about upcoming things that will be offered in Second Life. One of the new rollouts coming in the first half of October is a new annual subscription plan that will allow an opt-out of stipends for a lower

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