Hackathon
Opens 12 Nov
Epic AI MegaJam 2026
Epic AI MegaJam 2026 is a four day Unreal Engine and UEFN game jam open to any AI tools, with cash prizes and grants up to $50,000. It runs November 12 to 15.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Main categories | Best Overall Unreal Engine; Best Overall UEFN; Best Student Project |
| Prizes per main category | 1st $7,500; 2nd $5,000; 3rd $2,500 |
| Modifier categories | Best Team $5,000; Solo Driver $2,500; Render Royalty $2,500; Pocket Powerhouse $2,500 for one Unreal Engine and one UEFN winner; Glass Box $2,500; Walkie-Talkie $2,500 |
| Team size | 1 to 5 people; no limit on AI agents |
| In person venue | Digital Jungle, San Francisco, November 14 to 15; limited spots |
Requirements:
- A playable game built in Unreal Engine or UEFN, one engine per team
- Work starts on November 12; prompts, scripts and assets made earlier must be declared
- Each entry can win one main category and one modifier category
Timeline:
- In person registration opens November 1, 2026, 7 AM PST
- Kickoff livestream with theme reveal on November 11, 2026, 11 AM PST
- Winners announced by January 29, 2027
Source · unrealengine.com/news/2026-epic-ai-megajam
Published 22 October 2026 · Checked against the organizer's page 29 October 2026