The $1M Mobile Genre Showdown Competition is Live!

[MisterOsiris]

The $1M Mobile Genre Showdown Competition is Live!

 

The wait is over—the $1 million Horizon Worlds Mobile Genre Showdown is officially open! This is your chance to bring your favorite genre to life in Horizon Worlds for mobile and compete for a share of the $1 million prize pool.

 

We’re awarding 30 prizes, including $100,000 each for the top five winners. Whether you’re an experienced builder or new to Horizon Worlds, this is your opportunity to create, innovate, and win BIG.

 

Competition Details

• Submission Window: March 11 – May 8, 2025.
• Theme: Mobile Genre Showdown – Design a mobile-first world inspired by your favorite genre.
• Prizes:
  •   Top 5 Winners: $100,000 each.
  •   25 Additional Prizes: A total of $500,000 awarded across standout entries.
•   Eligibility: Open to Meta Horizon Creator Program (MHCP) members.

 

Not a member yet? Join the MHCP before submitting your entry.

 

How to Enter

 

1.  Sign Up via DevPost.
2. Concept & Build – Design a mobile-optimized world in Horizon Worlds that aligns with the Mobile Genre Showdown theme.
3. Polish & Playtest – Ensure smooth gameplay, intuitive controls, and an engaging user experience on mobile.
4. Submit Your Entry – Complete your submission before May 8, 2025.

 

Get the Resources You Need to Succeed

 

Want to maximize your chances of winning? Use the Creator Forum!

 

💡 Access to Meta Experts – Get guidance from Meta Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who can help you refine your world.

📚 Mobile-Specific Education – Learn best practices for optimizing your world for mobile performance.

🤝 Collaborate with Fellow Creators – Connect, share ideas, and troubleshoot with other participants.

🎤 Meta Office Hours & Q&A Sessions – Join live discussions to get expert advice on improving your submission.

 

This is the ultimate space to learn, iterate, and get feedback. If you’re serious about competing, the Creator Forum is where you need to be.

 

Why Participate?

 

🚀 Win Big – $1 million in total prizes, with five creators earning $100,000 each.

📱 Expand to Mobile – Get ahead by creating engaging, high-quality mobile worlds.

🎨 Showcase Your Creativity – Push boundaries, bring your favorite genres to life, and get recognized.

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to build something incredible. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or brand new, this competition is your chance to make an impact.

 

🔗 Learn more and enter now!

[Ben.SH]

No, you should not make any changes to your world after the deadline until the judging period has completed.

[L_in_the_Meta]

thank you

Can a script have timed events in the code already?
would not update any assets; but the timed/event would already be there

is that allowed?

[Ben.SH]

What type of timed event?

Elements in the world can change via scripting over time, but new updates via publishing are not allowed.

[StarPool108]

Is there anywhere to view examples of demo videos? This is my first world/competition/video and am not sure what is expected for the 3 minutes. Should it be just a mobile walkthrough with no edits? 

[jtb.38]

Thanks for your question! Here's the gallery from last year's competition: https://mhcp-competition-2024.devpost.com/project-gallery

[Garoukoji]

I'm really behind on my submission. Should I just hold off, rather than submit something incomplete?

Part of me wants to submit anyway, since it's free to participate.

On the other hand, maybe it's bad to give my world exposure when it's not ready...? I also don't want to insult the spirit of the competition with my half-done submission.

Any thoughts?

[Garoukoji]

Update: I was told that it's still worth submitting because (1) it's expected that projects will vary and (2) you can use your submission materials to talk about future plans.

[Ben.SH]

Yes, still submit! No harm in still getting something out there and getting feedback from your peers.

[LOL_PirateKrissie]

Hello! I’m wondering if there is any insight into how the judging process works/when it will occur? Also will we receive any updates at all before the end of the judging period?

[UtterlyOtter]

@LOL_PirateKrissie   here is the link to the schedule from the Devpost site.  https://mhcp-mobile-genre-competition.devpost.com/details/dates