The Earth Gauntlet is an unfinished Ninjago dungeon in LEGO Universe. Like the Fire TempleNinjago Lightning Dungeon, and Ninjago Ice Dungeon, the Earth Gauntlet was an element themed instance where players fought through various rooms of the dungeon before finally reaching a boss at the end. Some game files indicate Cringe Lo may have been located somewhere in the Earth Gauntlet at one point in development, but it is unknown what role he might have played.
Earth Gauntlet is technically two different maps in the client; one being a barebones testmap and the other being a prototype content zone. This content zone never made it past the prototype phase due to the confusing layout of the map and tight areas that just didn't fit with the camera angle.
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Concept art by Nate Storm
Concept art by Nate Storm
Concept art by Kyle Wheeler
Concept art by Kyle Wheeler
Concept art by Kyle Wheeler
Concept art by Kyle Wheeler
Concept art by Kyle Wheeler
Concept art by Jerry Meyer
Concept art by Richard Tran
Concept art by Richard Tran
Concept art by Richard Tran of modular water themed environment modules, possibly for use in the Earth Gauntlet and/or other dungeons
3D concept potentially for the Earth Gauntlet or another Ninjago dungeon
LEGO Universe - Earth Gauntlet
Gameplay prototype
One of the Golden Weapons that could be collected in the world.
Four minifigure models that were never removed.
The largest building in the city, which led further into the dojo.
Earth Gauntlet
Note
The Earth Gauntlet was scheduled to be opened in 2012, but, due to the closing of LEGO Universe, it will not be released.