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We’re halfway through The Meta Horizon Creator Competition! There’s still plenty of time to put together your game design idea and submit it for a chance to win one of 22 prizes from a $250,000 prize pool. 🏁 Check out this playlist on the MHCP YouTube channel to learn more about writing GDDs: HERE 🗺️ Want to use a template to get started? Access it HERE. 📅 Key dates: June 22, 2026 9:00 PM EST/ 6:00PM PST: Submissions close July 10, 2026: Winners announced 🎓 Resources: We'll be running MHCP programming throughout the competition to support your creative process. Check out the Events Calendar to register and attend the sessions. 👉 Register for the competition and get full details: HERE 🎬 How to submit your completed documents: HERE 📋 Questions? Check the FAQ: HERE📣 MHCP’s Mentors Support the Creator Competition: Game Design
The entry period for the Meta Horizon Creator Competition: Game Design opens on June 8th . Starting next week, our mentors are running live sessions to support your design process as you develop your submission materials. Throughout the month, you’ll get: Deep dives into each of the three competition genres (Survival & Resource Management, Simulation & Management, or Tower Defense & Strategy) Sessions on mapping out a player journey Hands-on time with mood boards and visual identity Production planning workshops to scope a realistic Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Register for each on the events calendar, and save the calendar below for the full slate of programming!Submissions are OPEN! Meta Horizon Creator Competition: Game Design
The Meta Horizon Creator Competition: Game Design challenges you to create a mobile game design from the ground up and compete for your share of $250,000 in prizes. Show us your vision: the concept, the player experience, the visual direction, and how you'd bring it to life. This is your chance to put your game design thinking to work. 🎮What you'll do: Choose from three genres: Survival & Resource Management, Simulation & Management, or Tower Defense & Strategy Submit your design document, player journey map, visual concept pack, and production plan through Devpost 💰 Prizes — $250,000 across 22 winners: 🥇 1st place per genre (3): $20,000 🥈 2nd place per genre (3): $12,500 🥉 3rd place per genre (3): $10,000 ⭐ Honorable mention per genre (6): $7,500 🎲 Best Visual Direction (3): $15,000 / $12,500 / $10,000 💡 Most Innovative Design (4): $10,000 Key dates: June 8, 2026 1:00 PM: Submissions OPEN June 22, 2026 9:00 PM: Submissions close July 10, 2026: Winners announced 🎓Resources: We'll be running MHCP programming throughout the competition to support your creative process. Check out the Events Calendar to register and attend the sessions. 👉Register and get full details: HERE 📋Questions? Check the FAQ: HERE🏆 Meta Horizon Creator Competition: Game Design
We're investing in new earning opportunities for all MHCP creators as Horizon evolves to new creation tools - and competitions are a big part of that. Today, we're excited to announce the first competition of 2026. 🎉 The Meta Horizon Creator Competition: Game Design challenges you to design a mobile game from the ground up and compete for your share of $250,000 in prizes. Show us your vision: the concept, the player experience, the visual direction, and how you'd bring it to life. This is your chance to put your game design thinking to work. 🎮 What you'll do: Choose from three genres: Survival & Resource Management, Simulation & Management, or Tower Defense & Strategy Submit your design document, player journey map, visual concept pack and production plan through Devpost 💰 Prizes — $250,000 across 22 winners: 🥇 1st place per genre (3): $20,000 🥈 2nd place per genre (3): $12,500 🥉 3rd place per genre (3): $10,000 ⭐ Honorable mention per genre (6): $7,500 🎲 Best Visual Direction (3): $15,000 / $12,500 / $10,000 💡 Most Innovative Design (4): $10,000 📅 Key dates: Now: Registration is open June 8: Competition starts June 22: Submissions close (6:00 PM PST) July 10: Winners announced 🎓 Resources: We'll be running MHCP programming throughout the competition to support you in your creative process. Detailed schedule will be posted on June 1 in the Events Calendar. ✅ Who's eligible: All MHCP members who joined the program on or before June 1, 2026, in eligible regions. See official rules for more details: https://mhcp-game-design.devpost.com/rules You know what makes a game fun -- that's your edge. 💪 The design thinking you put into this competition carries directly into our new creation tools when access opens up. We can't wait to see what you come up with. 🚀 👉 Register and get full details: https://mhcp-game-design.devpost.com/ 📋 Questions? Check the FAQ: https://mhcp-game-design.devpost.com/details/faqCongratulations to the winners of the Meta Horizon Creator Competition focused on "Mobile Innovation”
Congratulations to all participants of the Mobile Innovation competition! Our panel of judges was deeply impressed by the caliber of entries, specifically highlighting your exceptional creativity, immersive world-building, and innovative gameplay mechanics. The potential shown in these worlds is impressive, particularly given the short development window. With further polish, these entries could become standout experiences in the ecosystem. We’re proud to celebrate this year’s winners and can’t wait to see how their work continues to evolve. Top Prize Winners 🏆Ship It! by MKE_TheGuru 🏆Gunship: Quackdown by Shirkides 🏆Spell Swiper: Defend the Kingdom! By Qol, Alla20011, HaruHiru, Nadir_Salhi, TravisMobergMusic, Ranger777 Check out the full list of the 35 winning categories here. A special note of gratitude to every creator who participated in our competitions this past year! Your collective dedication and talent have allowed us to distribute over $7million to creators globally via competitions. Even if your world wasn’t selected this time, your creativity is a vital part of our ecosystem. Every entry fuels the growth of this community, and we are excited to see how you continue to refine your craft and what you build next. Regarding competition prize payouts, our partner, Enteractive Solutions Group (ESG) will still manage the process. Winning world owners will be contacted by ESG within two weeks with details. Please check your junk/spam folder for emails from enteractivesolutions.com.$1.5M Meta Horizon Creator Competition: Mobile Innovation – Your Moment to Shine!
Are you ready to redefine what’s possible on mobile devices within Meta Horizon Worlds? The Meta Horizon Creator Competition returns with its grand finale for 2025: Mobile Innovation! This is your chance to push the boundaries of creativity and technology, design groundbreaking experiences, and win big. Competition Highlights: Theme: Mobile Innovation – Optimize for touch, designing out-of-the-box mobile-first interactions, and leverage the unique capabilities of mobile devices within Horizon Worlds. Massive Prize Pool: Compete for up to 35 prizes, with a top prize of $100,000 for the top 3 entries, and a total prize pool of $1,500,000! Key Dates: Launch Competition: November 3, 2025, 10:00 AM PST Competition Submission Period: November 3, 2025, 10:00 AM PST – December 8, 2025, 5:00 PM PST Creator Community Voting: December 10, 2025, 9:00 AM PST – December 12, 2025, 11:45 PM PST Judging: December 9, 2025, 11:45 PM PST – December 16, 2025, 11:45 PM PST Winners Announced: From December 22, 2025 Why Participate? Build for a Growing Audience: Showcase your work to a wider audience within Meta Horizon Worlds. Power Up with GenAI and More Tools: Utilize cutting-edge generative AI and a suite of creator tools to build faster, smarter, and more immersive worlds. Join a Thriving Creator Community: Become part of the MHCP community, where creators inspire self-expression, play, progress, and connection. Ready to push the limits of mobile innovation? Create, compete, and shine. This is your moment! 🔗 Learn more & join the competition: https://mhcp-mobile-innovation.devpost.com/ If you have any questions about the competition or need technical support, please post below and one of our community managers will assist. Thank you!Congratulations to the winners of the Meta Horizon Creator Competition: Mobile Genre Showdown Reloaded
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Mobile Genre Showdown Reloaded competition! The team of judges was impressed with your worlds, noting their creativity, immersive design, and the unique gameplay experiences they offered. While competition worlds are not perfect, they demonstrate tremendous potential, especially for the short amount of time of the submission window. With further development and refinement, these worlds could evolve into truly outstanding experiences. We’re excited to celebrate the winners and look forward to seeing how their creations continue to grow and inspire the community. Check out the full list of the 35 winning categories here. To everyone who participated, even if your world wasn’t selected as a winner this time, your creativity and effort are truly valued. Every entry contributes to the growth and vibrancy of our community. The journey doesn’t end here, and we’re excited to see how you continue to improve your worlds and what you create next! Regarding competition prize payouts, our partner, Enteractive Solutions Group (ESG) will still manage the process. Winning world owners will be contacted by ESG within two weeks with details. Please check your junk/spam folder for emails from enteractivesolutions.com. Ongoing Mobile Innovation competition? There is still a chance to win big! We can't wait to see what you build in the ongoing mobile innovation-focused competition!Judging Concludes for the Mobile Genre Showdown - Reloaded!
Hey MHCP Creators, The judging period for the Meta Horizon Creator Competition: Mobile Genre Showdown - Reloaded has officially concluded as of today November 14. YOU ARE NOW FREE TO UPDATE YOUR WORLDS! Our panel of expert judges has now completed their thorough review of all submitted mobile worlds. We truly appreciate the incredible effort and creativity you've poured into your entries for this $2.5 Million competition. What's Next? Winners will be announced before the end of next week! Get ready! We're excited to reveal the winning creations very soon. The Meta Horizon Creator CompetitionJoin the $2.5M Horizon Creator Competition. Mobile Genre Showdown is Back!
Hey MHCP Creators, Massive news! Get ready for our biggest competition yet! We're thrilled to announce the Meta Horizon Creator Competition - Mobile Genre Showdown: Reloaded, with a prize pool of $2.5 million! This is your chance to showcase your creativity and win big by building the best genre focused mobile experience in Meta Horizon. What's at Stake? Top 4 Genre Winners: Each will take home $200,000! Plus: 31 more talented creators will share $1,700,000 across multiple exciting categories. Key Dates to Remember Competition Submission Period: September 18, 2025 – October 30, 2025 Winners Announced: On or before November 13, 2025 Why Participate? Compete for your share of $2.5 million in prizes Level up with generative AI and more tools Build for a Growing Audience Join a thriving creator community How to Enter Publish your genre-focused world in Meta Horizon. Register on Devpost: Visit the Devpost competition page from September 18, 2025, and click "Join hackathon." Submit Your Entry on Devpost: Complete all required fields on the "Start project" page during the submission window. What to Build Design and build a new, innovative world for Meta Horizon that works seamlessly on mobile, centered on a specific genre: Simulation (Tycoon, Incremental) Roleplay & Avatar Sim (Dress Up / Life, Pet Care / Animal) Open Genre (your choice!) Judging Criteria All submissions will be evaluated based on the criteria below in order to achieve a high score: Technical: Overall level of technical expertise that can be seen in the world. Visuals and Sound: The art of the world or game should be visually appealing and enhance the overall experience. Experience Design: The world should consider the essence of the player’s experience from the moment they arrive in the world. Social: The world should offer ways for people to connect and find shared moments together. GenAI Usage: Use at least one GenAI feature in building your world. Learn more in the rules section of the competition page. We can't wait to see the incredible worlds you'll bring to life. Let the showdown begin! Sincerely, The Meta Horizon Creator Competition Team
Deadline Extension: Mobile Genre Showdown: Reloaded competition
Hey Creators! We heard your feedback from past competitions about last-minute bugs, demo video, and project submission struggles. To help everyone make sure their project shines at the deadline, we're adding more time to the Mobile Genre Showdown: Reloaded competition! The new deadline to submit on Devpost is: Friday, October 31, 2025 - 5 PM PT Use this time wisely to ensure your project is published, bug-free, and your submission is all set for the judges. Looking for help? Join an Office Hour or Live educational session from the Creator Forum Upcoming Events: How to Build Buzz: Nail Your PR Story & Strategy (Oct 27th) Substance Painter for Avatar Clothing (Oct 28th) Catch up on past events and tutorials: Meta Horizon Creator Program YouTube channel
