Capcom Unveils RE ENGINE Challenge for Students

Capcom Launches First-Ever Game Development Competition for Japanese Students

Capcom is fostering industry-academia collaboration by hosting its inaugural Capcom Games Competition, a game development tournament designed to energize the Japanese video game industry. This initiative aims to cultivate future talent and advance research within educational institutions.

Boosting the Game Industry's Future

This groundbreaking competition allows Japanese university, graduate, and vocational school students (18 years or older) to form teams of up to 20 members. Each team member will assume a specific game development role, mirroring real-world studio structures. Over six months, participants will leverage Capcom's cutting-edge RE ENGINE, receiving mentorship from experienced Capcom developers to learn state-of-the-art game development techniques. Winning teams will receive game production support and potential commercialization opportunities.

Competition Details:

• Application Period: December 9, 2024 – January 17, 2025 (unless otherwise stated).
• Eligibility: Japanese students aged 18+ enrolled in university, graduate school, or vocational school.
• Engine: Capcom's proprietary RE ENGINE (Reach for the Moon Engine), the powerhouse behind titles like Resident Evil 7, various subsequent Resident Evil installments, Dragon's Dogma 2, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds. This continuously evolving engine ensures participants work with leading-edge technology.

This competition represents a significant investment in the future of game development, providing invaluable experience and potential career pathways for aspiring game creators.