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Epic Games Unleashes AI in Game Dev Jam
24 Oct
Summary
- Developers can compete using AI tools in Epic Games' 2026 AI Mega Jam next month.
- Participants can use any AI tool, from asset generation to coding, in their workflow.
- Epic Games offers up to Rs 47 lakh ($50,000) in grants and cash prizes for winners.
Epic Games will host its 2026 AI Mega Jam from November 12-15, encouraging developers to build games using artificial intelligence and its Unreal Engine. Participants, competing remotely or in person in San Francisco, can utilize any AI tool for asset creation or coding.
This initiative is part of Epic Games' strategic AI pivot, aiming to empower creators with tools for building more and better content faster. The jam offers significant incentives, including a Rs 7 lakh ($7,500) first-place prize, a student prize, and continuation grants potentially reaching Rs 47 lakh ($50,000).
The competition allows teams of up to five humans to collaborate with unlimited AI agents. An in-person event on November 14-15 will gather teams from major AI companies. This move reflects Epic's adaptation to the evolving technological landscape.