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Ubisoft NEXT

is an annual competition designed to showcase the talent of video game development students in Ontario and to help kickstart their careers in the industry.

Are you up to the challenge?

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Be inspired

Kickstart your career in the industry with a paid apprenticeship and spend the summer learning from the studio’s top talent.

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Be creative

Showcase your creativity and technical skill in one of six disciplines.

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Be NEXT

Last year, 12 students made the transition from student to game developer at Ubisoft Toronto through this program. Are you NEXT?

Submissions

Thank you for your interest. Submissions are now closed.

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In the 3D Art challenge (previously the Modelling challenge) create a 3D video game environment diorama of one of the scenes provided in an outlined story. Incorporate details and complexity that support your interpretation.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Submissions open

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JANUARY 21, 2024

Submission deadline

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Create a 3D CG animation based on an issued theme that shows off your skills. Submissions should highlight your attention to detail, use of believable body mechanics and creativity.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Submissions open

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JANUARY 21, 2024

Submission deadline

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Bring a story to life. In the Concept Art challenge create your submission while paying close attention to broad descriptions and important details that will support your interpretation of the visuals.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Submissions open

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JANUARY 21, 2024

Submission deadline

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Showcase your problem-solving skills and experience with game engines, as you plan your design from concept to playability.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Submissions open

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NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Phase 1 submission deadline

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JANUARY 21, 2024

Submission deadline

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Apply your design sensibilities across the two-part Level Design challenge that will represent the production journey a mission takes, from its earliest “on paper” pitch to its very first appearance “on screen.”

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Submissions open

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Phase 1 submission deadline

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JANUARY 21, 2024

Submission deadline

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Through this technical gameplay challenge, you will create and submit a game made entirely in C++ using a provided API. The API will be available for download at least one month before the challenge weekend.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Submissions open

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Programming API released

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Programming theme released

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JANUARY 21, 2024

Submission deadline

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Technical Art is a unique melding of art and technical knowledge. Create a technical interpretation of an artistic challenge, while ensuring that the production of the game is achievable.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Submissions open

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JANUARY 21, 2024

Submission deadline

Ubisoft NEXT Eligibility

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The competition is open to applicants who

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Are legally entitled to work in Canada

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Reside in Ontario

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Are currently attending OR have graduated from an Ontario post-secondary school no earlier than Spring 2022

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Have less than 2 years of professional experience in the game development industry

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Are not a current or former employee of any Ubisoft studio

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Complete the challenge individually. Team-based submissions will not be reviewed or considered

Full details on eligibility and submission requirements can be found within each brief.

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From school to studio

Meet NEXT winners who made the transition from students to Ubisoft Toronto game developers

Meet Jessica Le

2021 NEXT Technical Art Winner and current Technical Artist at Ubisoft Toronto

Check out her top tip for anyone looking to break into the video game industry with Ubisoft Toronto NEXT.

Meet Josh Garcia

2019 NEXT Level Design Winner and current Level Designer at Ubisoft Toronto

Learn how NEXT and his supportive team helped kickstart his career in game design.

Meet David Kolodko

2017 NEXT Animation Winner and current Gameplay Animator at Ubisoft Toronto

Discover how NEXT helped him break into the video game industry and kickstart his career.

What our winners are saying

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