11 months ago
Congratulations to the 30 winners
Hello @creators,
Drumroll, please! A huge congratulations to our talented creators who participated in the Meta Horizon Creator Competition: Mobile Genre Showdown! With hundreds of worlds submitted by our amazing creators and their teammates, we were amazed by the incredible submissions and are thrilled to announce the 30 winners!
Your hard work, creativity, and passion were truly inspiring. The dedication of every participant was evident, and you should be proud of your achievements. Your collaboration and creativity shone brightly, showcasing the strength of our community.
Regarding competition prize payouts, we are partnering with Enteractive Solutions Group (ESG) to manage the…
11 months ago
Judging Period Concluded
We are thrilled to announce that the judging period for the Meta Horizon Creator Competition has concluded. You are now free to continue developing, editing, or republishing your worlds as you see fit - this will not affect your competition submission.
Next Steps for Creators
Take this opportunity to:
- Enhance Your Creations: Polish your worlds, introduce new features, and fine-tune user experiences.
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Experiment with Fresh Ideas: Explore innovative concepts to make your worlds stand out.
Mobile-Specific Bonuses
One of the compelling reasons to keep working on your mobile-focused titles is to capture the mobile-specific bonuses available to you within…
12 months ago
Today’s the day!
You can do this! It is time to submit your project for the Meta Horizon Creator Competition.
Submissions are due by May 8 at 11:45 PM PT.
Have questions? To help with any last-minute questions or concerns, we’ve created this thread as a dedicated space for you to ask anything related to submitting your worlds for the competition.
Critical Warning: Publishing a World as Non Discoverable and then switching to Discoverable Automatically Enables Members Only Option in the Desktop Editor.
Please be aware that there is currently a bug in the Desktop Editor…
12 months ago
Get in the project gallery
Just one day left to show off what you have worked on!
No matter the state of your world, show your work and be sure to end up in the project gallery as a participant in the competition.
Remember, submissions are locked in on May 8 at 11:45 PM PT.
Submit or edit your project here.
Make sure your world is seen! Complete all the submission steps on Devpost and your project must show it is SUBMITTED from the My projects page. This requires:
- A published Horizon World that fits a defined mobile genre.
- A video demo (should not exceed…
12 months ago
3 days left to get your project to stand out
Your submission video is a requirement you will not want to leave to the last minute. Be sure to create a compelling video that showcases your world working on mobile and highlight its most impressive features.
Prep your script and don’t forget to include:
- Footage that shows the experience as viewed on a Mobile device
- Why you built your project
- The depth of the world’s technical, visual, and social aspects
- Mention of the experience design process
- Anything else the judges might want to know based on the judging process
Here are some great examples from a previous Meta challenge:
12 months ago
Finish your project for a shot at one of the prizes
As you know, this competition is a great opportunity for you to build a world for Meta Horizon, but there are also some huge prizes on the line. Be sure to publish and submit your world before the deadline to get a shot at one of the prizes. Submissions are due on May 8 at 11:45 PM PT.
Start or continue editing your project today.
Compete for up to 30 prizes, with a top prize of $100,000 per genre and a total prize pool of $1,000,000
Best Adventure World
$100,000 in cash
Best Roleplay World
$100,000 in cash
Best Party…
12 months ago
How is your project going?
We hope your project for the Meta Horizon Creator Competition is coming along smoothly! With the deadline under two weeks away, we wanted to send a friendly reminder to ensure everything is on track.
You can edit your submission as much as you would like before the deadline, so start one today here.
Here's a handy checklist to review while finalizing your world
Submission Checklist:
- Did you design and build a NEW innovative world for Meta Horizon that works seamlessly on mobile devices?
- Is your world designed for one of the specific genres? (Simulation, Party Game, Roleplay, Adventure, or…
about 1 year ago
Highlights of feedback to other projects
Thank you to everyone who published their world early to get feedback! The Meta SMEs playtested a lot of projects and we wanted to share with everyone some key takeaways:
Positive Attributes
1. Innovative Mechanics:
Many submissions showcased unique and creative mechanics, such as reflection-based puzzles and random course generation. These elements add depth and intrigue to gameplay, setting your worlds apart.
2. Visual and Thematic Excellence:
Strong visual theming and immersive environments were common highlights. Whether through vibrant skydomes or detailed cityscapes, these elements significantly enhance player immersion and engagement.
3. Engaging Gameplay and Design:
The use of diverse…
about 1 year ago
Meta Subject Matter Experts are checking projects!
The Feedback Festival is closed!
Thank you to all that saved a submission with a URL to a published world by April 10, 2025 (9:30 am PT)! We will be sending you an email confirmation and the team is excited to see what you have been able to build so far!
Didn’t make it to the Festival? No worries! Collect feedback from peers on the Creator Forum. We also recommend joining our live events to learn more about mobile development in Horizon. Check out our Events Calendar for upcoming opportunities to engage, learn, and get assistance.
If you feel…
about 1 year ago
Share your draft today!
Save a draft with a URL to a published version of your world to join the Feedback Festival!
The deadline to save your draft to get into the Feedback Festival is April 10, 2025 (9:30 am PT)!
Your submission can be left in draft or be fully complete submission as long as it has a link to your world that is publicly accessible. This will be what the Meta world design experts playtest and provide feedback on (see rules for details).
During the Feedback Festival Week (April 11, 2025 - April 17, 2025)…
about 1 year ago
What will your world be judged on?
How can you win up to $100,000 for publishing a world? That is what everyone wants to know, but it isn’t a simple answer. Here is some advice:
1. Start early
Make early and often updates to your project to keep momentum going. Remember, everyone is designing and building NEW innovative worlds for Meta Horizon that work seamlessly on mobile devices. Your world must fall under any of the following genres:
- Simulation
- Party Game
- Roleplay
- Adventure
- Obby / Platformer
The individuals that will score your project and pick the winners (the judges) are looking for worlds that align with…
about 1 year ago
Deadline approaching to get feedback on your project
Two more days to start a draft to get feedback during the Feedback Festival! The deadline is April 10, 2025 (9:30 am PT)!
Be sure to submit a published clone of your world by saving the information within a Devpost submission here. This can be left in draft or fully complete submission as long as it has a link to your world that is publicly accessible. This will be what the Meta Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) playtest and provide feedback on.
During the Feedback Festival Week (April 11, 2025 - April 17, 2025) the Meta…
about 1 year ago
Plan To Win
A little planning can go a long way toward a winning entry. In the Meta Horizon Creator Competition, we want to see what you can build and help you get there.
Review the Genres and brainstorm the world you want to create
Pick a direction to start with
Design the experience by referencing the design guidance
Start building with the Meta Horizon Worlds desktop editor
Start your submission and save a URL to a published version of your world on the draft before April 10, 2025 (9:30 A.M. Pacific Time) for a shot to get some feedback (see…
about 1 year ago
Talk to an expert today!
Have you checked out the Creator Forum yet? From the Forum you can ask questions and register for upcoming events like the Challenge AMA: _Masked 3D Texture with SpaceGlitterUnicorn and future events.
Join Today!
Tuesday, 4/1 at 11:00 AM PT
Register Here
See you there!
about 1 year ago
Want feedback on your project?
Join the Feedback Festival!
In the last competition, creators requested feedback about their worlds, so this time we are running a week-long Feedback Festival! 
Creators have the opportunity to receive ONE-TIME feedback on their work-in-progress worlds during the Feedback Festival. Do not miss out on this opportunity to receive valuable insights about how to improve your world during the competition.
How to submit your world for the feedback festival?
- Starting today, you can submit your in-progress world for feedback.
- The deadline for submitting your work-in-progress world for feedback is the day before the Feedback Festival starts, April 10, 2025 (9:30…