Capcom Unveils RE ENGINE for Student Game Design Competition

Capcom is launching its inaugural game development tournament, the Capcom Games Competition, aimed at fostering collaboration between industry and academia to bolster the video game sector. Dive into the details of this exciting event!

The First Capcom Games Competition

Strengthening The Video Game Industry

Capcom has unveiled plans for the Capcom Games Competition, marking the company's first foray into hosting a game development contest. This initiative targets students in Japan and leverages Capcom's proprietary RE ENGINE, aiming to revitalize the video game industry by enhancing research and development at educational institutions. Through this industrial-academic partnership, Capcom seeks to not only fortify the industry but also nurture future game development talent.

Participants will form teams of up to 20 members, each taking on roles akin to those in professional game creation. Over six months, these teams will collaborate to develop a game, receiving guidance from seasoned Capcom developers. This hands-on experience promises to immerse students in the latest game development techniques. Moreover, Capcom offers winners the chance to receive further game production support and explore opportunities for commercializing their projects.

The application window for the competition opens on December 9, 2024, and closes on January 17, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Eligible participants must be at least 18 years old and currently enrolled in a university, graduate school, or vocational school in Japan.

RE ENGINE, or Reach for the Moon Engine, is Capcom's in-house game development engine, initially crafted in 2014 for Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Since its debut, it has powered various Capcom titles, including recent Resident Evil games, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and the forthcoming Monster Hunter Wilds. Continuously refined, RE ENGINE remains at the forefront of developing high-quality games.