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Niantic Studio Developer Accelerator Fund
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Niantic Studio Developer Accelerator Fund, a new initiative designed to support and elevate the creative work of our developer community. This fund is our commitment to helping developers like you bring your innovative ideas to life, whether you're crafting complete WebXR games, experimenting with unique game mechanics, building experiences for the real world, or developing new modules that expand the capabilities of Niantic Studio.
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Info + Ideation: Create and Play Developer Challenge
Pablo De La Hoya will cover all challenge details, including requirements and judging criteria. Amanda Whitt will showcase the power of Niantic Studio for building 3D and AR games.
Watch ReplayNiantic Studio Workshop: Game Mechanics Basics
Join us for the Niantic Studio Workshop: Game Mechanic Basics, led by Jameka March. Learn how to add new game mechanics to an existing sample project and enhance your game development skills using Niantic Studio.
Watch ReplayBehind the Build: Creating Dragon Dash in Niantic Studio
Join us for Behind the Build: Creating Dragon Dash in Niantic Studio, where Declan Johnson will walk you through how he used Niantic Studio to create the game Dragon Dash.
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8th Wall Updates and Announcements
Seamlessly Blend XR and the Real World: Introducing Gaussian Splat Support in Niantic Studio
Our August update for Niantic Studio is here, and with it comes a suite of powerful new features for building immersive real-world experiences. In this release, we're excited to announce Gaussian splatting support in Niantic Studio, expanded tooling for 3D modeling and UI design, and comprehensive engagement analytics.
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Create & Play Developer Challenge
We are thrilled to introduce our latest challenge, the "Create & Play Developer Challenge." This exciting event invites you to explore the all-new Niantic Studio, an intuitive, powerful visual editor designed to simplify the creation of immersive WebXR and 3D games. Running from August 5th to September 30th, this challenge offers developers a unique opportunity to showcase their creativity and technical skills while competing for a chance to win from a $10,000 prize pool.
Monthly Themes
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September Theme
#MemeYourSplat2024: September is all about memes, so let's add our favorite memes in a fun way to a splat in Niantic Studio!
See SubmissionsAugust Theme
Build a new experience using the Niantic Studio and publish with the tag #BuildingWithStudio2024 for a chance to be featured on the 8th Wall Homepage and Socials.
Build NowTheme of the Month Submission
MozARTistry: A Musical Voyage - A Musical Voyage offers an immersive AR journey through the life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Explore, learn, and be inspired!
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