Student Innovators Compete in RE ENGINE Challenge

Capcom Launches First-Ever Game Development Competition for Students

Capcom is fostering collaboration between industry and academia with its inaugural Capcom Games Competition, a game development tournament designed to bolster the Japanese video game industry. This initiative aims to cultivate future talent and advance research in game development.

A Collaborative Approach to Game Development

The competition, open to Japanese university, graduate, and vocational school students (18 years or older), challenges teams of up to 20 participants to create a game using Capcom's proprietary RE ENGINE. Teams will be guided by experienced Capcom developers, learning state-of-the-art development techniques over a six-month period. Winning teams will receive valuable game production support, including potential commercialization opportunities.

Key Details:

• Application Period: December 9, 2024 - January 17, 2025 (unless otherwise announced)
• Eligibility: Japanese students (18+) enrolled in university, graduate school, or vocational school.
• Technology: Capcom's RE ENGINE (Reach for the Moon Engine), the powerful engine behind titles such as Resident Evil 7, various other Resident Evil installments, Dragon's Dogma 2, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds.

This competition represents a significant investment in the future of game development, providing students with invaluable experience and potentially launching the careers of the next generation of game creators.