Dream Forest Langkawi, Malaysia’s award-winning immersive night walk, has officially expanded into the digital world with the launch of the Dream Forest Metaverse Experience — a browser-based interactive game inspired by the legends and folktales of Langkawi.
Supported by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) under the IP360 Metaverse initiative, this project marks a major milestone for Malaysian creative tech, folklore preservation, and the nation’s growing metaverse ecosystem.
Accessible globally at dreamforest.com.my/metaverse-experience, the game invites players into a magical world where mythical creatures, heroes, and ancient stories come alive through interaction, exploration, and puzzle-based gameplay.
What Is the Dream Forest Metaverse Experience?
The Dream Forest Metaverse Experience is a free, story-driven interactive adventure designed to digitally extend the magic of the physical Dream Forest Langkawi attraction.
The online game transforms beloved Malaysian legends into playable quests that anyone — from casual gamers to lovers of culture and mythology — can enjoy.
Players can:
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Create a custom avatar
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Explore beautifully illustrated digital environments
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Solve puzzles inspired by Langkawi folklore
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Interact with objects, clues, and mythical characters
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Enjoy ambient music, cinematic soundscapes, and narration
The goal is simple: preserve Malaysian stories while making them accessible worldwide.
Three Playable Folklore-Inspired Quests
The metaverse experience currently features three interactive chapters, each presented as a tarot-style quest card inspired by Malaysian art and mythology.
1. The Tears of the Mermaid
Follow Mat Teja as he seeks the sacred mirror and comb to summon the mermaid and collect her mystical tears before the realms drift apart.
2. Trial of the Arrows
Enter the domain of the Garuda. Strength alone won’t save you — only a final arrow guided by wisdom can reveal what lies hidden.
3. Path of the Peacemaker
Walk alongside Mat Sawar as he navigates a tense conflict between giants and strives to restore peace before tempers erupt.
These quests introduce global audiences to Malaysia’s folklore heroes, mythical creatures, and cultural storytelling traditions, all recreated in an accessible metaverse format.
A Landmark Collaboration with MDEC’s IP360 Metaverse Initiative
This project was made possible through MDEC’s IP360 Metaverse programme, an initiative created to accelerate Malaysia’s position as a leading metaverse hub powered by local digital content.
What Is IP360 Metaverse?
IP360 Metaverse is a strategic national programme designed to:
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Empower Malaysian creators, studios, and brands
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Convert local IPs into digital, 3D, voxel, and NFT assets
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Build immersive experiences using modern gaming and creative technology
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Strengthen Malaysia’s presence in global metaverse platforms
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Encourage innovation in digital storytelling and heritage preservation
Through this initiative, Dream Forest Langkawi received support to transform its physical IP into a metaverse-ready format — making local cultural stories future-proof and globally shareable.
Dream Forest’s metaverse project utilises this grant to further Malaysia’s creative-tech goals while opening new digital storytelling opportunities for local culture.
Why Create a Malaysian Metaverse Game?
Dream Forest Langkawi has always been more than a tourist attraction — it is a cultural storytelling experience that celebrates Malaysia’s myths, legends, and natural heritage.
The metaverse game strengthens that mission by allowing:
🌙 Global Access to Langkawi’s Legends
Audiences worldwide can now explore Malaysian folklore at any time, even before visiting Langkawi.
🌙 A New Dimension of Storytelling
The digital world expands the narratives beyond the physical trail through puzzles, quests, and interactive sequences.
🌙 Stronger Engagement with the Younger Generation
Gamification introduces Malaysian mythology to Gen Z and Gen Alpha in a format they naturally enjoy.
🌙 Future Creative-Tech Opportunities
The project lays the foundation for potential expansions into:
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Multiplayer experiences
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3D worlds
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Branded virtual spaces
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Digital collectibles
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Metaverse tourism
🌙 Support for Malaysia’s Creative Ecosystem
By joining IP360, Dream Forest contributes to the nation’s transformation into a creative-tech leader in Southeast Asia.
Gameplay Guide for First-Time Players
New explorers will find the Dream Forest Metaverse Experience simple to pick up. The game includes a “Tips for First-Time Players” guide covering:
1. Best Device
Desktop recommended for smoother performance (mobile also supported).
2. Avatar Customisation
Build your character before entering the world.
3. Basic Controls
Move using WASD or arrow keys, and click & drag to look around.
4. Exploration Tips
Follow glowing cues, signs, and environmental hints to uncover secrets.
5. Object Interaction
Click or hover to see reactions, unlock puzzles, and activate story triggers.
6. Audio Immersion
Use headphones for the full spatial audio and voice-guided experience.
Visit Dream Forest Langkawi — In the Real World and the Digital One
Dream Forest’s physical attraction remains one of Malaysia’s best nature-based immersive experiences, offering a stunning 1.2km night walk filled with:
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Enchanting lights
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Projection mapping
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Soundscapes
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Scenic rainforest environments
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Interactive storytelling zones
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Characters from Langkawi legend
The new metaverse experience acts as a digital doorway into this world — letting visitors discover the legends before their trip, or continue the adventure after returning home.
Start Your Journey Into the Dream Forest Metaverse
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Step into the magic now:
👉 https://dreamforest.com.my/metaverse-experience
Whether you’re a traveller planning your Langkawi itinerary, a parent introducing Malaysian folklore to your children, or a tech enthusiast exploring metaverse-based storytelling — the Dream Forest Metaverse Experience offers a meaningful blend of culture, creativity, and digital innovation.
With support from MDEC’s IP360 Metaverse initiative, Dream Forest is proud to pioneer the next chapter of Malaysia’s immersive storytelling future.
