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Epic Games has officially announced the 2026 edition of the Epic AI MegaJam, a game development competition centered on artificial intelligence. The event is scheduled to take place from November 12 to November 15, offering thousands of dollars in total prizes, including development grants reaching up to 50,000 dollars for the most promising projects.
Participants are permitted to form teams of up to five members and leverage various AI tools throughout their production workflow. Projects must be built using either Unreal Engine or the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). The competition allows for AI integration across all development stages, ranging from generating assets to programming virtual agents.
The competition features a hybrid format with online registration currently available via itch.io. Additionally, a physical component will be hosted at the Digital Jungle venue in San Francisco on November 14 and 15, featuring representatives from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic.
Top honors, such as the Best Overall and Best Student Project categories, carry cash awards of up to 7,500 dollars. The official theme for the jam will be unveiled during a live broadcast on November 11.
