Happy New Year 
and welcome back creators! @Game-Jammers
Get ready to bring the energy and unleash your skills with the 
Roblox Developer Challenge 2026!
For those who are new or need a recap: The Roblox Developer Challenge 2026 is a 72-hour-long themed-jam where developers fuel their creativity and collaboration to go beyond the limits of what’s possible on Roblox!
Attention to the rules! (yes, you must read and agree with them)
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Challenge timeframe - 2026-02-06T18:00:00Z until 2026-02-09T18:00:00Z
- The experience must be created within the challenge timeframe and follow the theme. Experiences created before or after the timeframe will be automatically considered invalid.
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You’re allowed to use pre-developed resources as long as you own the rights to them and list them in the submission survey.
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Teams must consist of 1-5 people. All members must be registered on DevForum. You can use this topic or the Community Discord server to find teammates!
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For this challenge, your team must submit a playable Roblox experience based on the theme!
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All participants must adhere to the Terms of Use, Community Standards, and Terms of Participation.
Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in automatic disqualification!
Prizes & Winning Categories
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Everyone who submits a valid entry gets the DevRel Virtual Prizes Series 2!
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An anonymous panel of judges will select a winning team for each category. Every member of the winning teams will receive a USD 1,500 GoGift Global Gift Card.
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Most Engaging Experience
- How well the core loop maintains player interest and engagement.
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Best Technical Quality
- High-quality assets, functional code and cohesive integration
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Most Creative Interpretation of Theme
- Creative interpretation and depth of the theme integration
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Best Use of Interactive AI
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Implementation of AI systems that enhance player interaction and engagement
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We just launched 4D generation, let your players create interactive 3D objects in your game
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Most Innovative Gameplay
- Pushes the bounds of what is possible on Roblox through innovations and game attributes
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Detailed Evaluation Criteria
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Most Engaging Experience
- This category highlights submissions that keep players wanting to come back for more, sparking excitement and curiosity at every turn. We’re looking for creations that are fun, surprising, and immersive gameplay for players to enjoy. Whether through dynamic gameplay, clever mechanics, or creative interactions, show us how your project draws players in, keeps them entertained, and leaves them eager for more.
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Best Technical Quality
- This category showcases games that stand out for their performance and level of polish. Submissions will be judged on criteria including (but not limited to) optimization, quality of mechanics, absence of bugs, and more. This focus is on smooth, reliable gameplay that demonstrates technical mastery.
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Most Creative Interpretation of Theme
- This category celebrates the boldest and most imaginative understanding of the theme. We are seeking experiences that offer unique perspectives and think outside the box. Submissions should transform the theme into something unexpected and memorable for players to journey through.
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Best Use of Interactive AI
- This category explores how participants harness inventive gameplay and spark player creativity through Roblox’s AI-powered creation tools, specifically natural language features (Speech-to-Text, Text-to-Speech, Text Generation) and 3D/4D object generation. Show us how AI can amplify your vision through new ways for players to interact with the world, communicate, or manipulate the environment. Remember it isn’t about using the most AI features, but how to use them in ways that are meaningful and impactful.
- Resources about Roblox’s AI-powered creation tools -
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Most Innovative Gameplay
- This category celebrates developers who deliver experiences that feel genuinely new and groundbreaking. We are looking for unique game attributes and mechanics that deepen gameplay and progress for the players to enjoy. Submissions should encompass complex, multi-layered progression systems, revolutionizing social interaction mechanics, blending genres in unexpected ways, or other fresh elements within the game.
Beyond the specific criteria for each category, every submission is evaluated on its usage of the theme. We value unique ideas, so unleash your creativity 
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You can also check out the Roblox Developer 2025 Challenge winners for inspiration.
FAQs
Do I need a team to participate?
Although we highly recommend joining a team, you’re also allowed to participate solo. You can find teammates in this DevForum thread or the Community Discord server.
Do I need to pre-register?
No, only filling out the submission survey is necessary.
Are pre-made assets allowed?
Yes, you can use pre-made assets and list them in the submission survey.
Do all my team members need to fill out the submission survey?
No, only one team member needs to fill out the submission survey.
Can I resubmit my experience?
Yes, the latest response will be considered, and the older ones will be disregarded.
Can I update the place after the challenge ends?
No, if you accidentally update your place, please contact us through devrelpt@roblox.com.
Can I create the place before the challenge starts?
No, you must create and update the experience only within the challenge timeframe.
Will the winners and participants receive the DevRel Prizes series?
Yes, all valid submissions will be eligible for the DevRel prizes series, both participants and winners.
Good luck and have fun!
Developer Engagement Team
