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ARE YOU UP TO
THE CHALLENGE?
Be Inspired.
Be Creative.
Showcase your creativity and technical skill in one of eight disciplines.
Be NEXT.
Last year, 12 students made the transition from student to game developer at Ubisoft Toronto through this program. Are you NEXT?
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Please note — this is not a submission for the competition.
3D Art
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.
Animation
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.
Concept Art
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.
Game Design
Showcase your problem-solving skills and experience with game engines, as you plan your design from concept to playability.
Level Design
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.”
Programming
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 one month before the challenge weekend.
Technical Art
This challenge is all about creating a technical interpretation of an artistic challenge. Technical Art is a unique melding of art and technical knowledge. Construct the scene described in the 3D Art challenge, and then choose a technical area of focus to help bring your creation to life.
UX Design
Combine your creative design with research and analysis to create an enriched and accessible player experience.
Eligibility
To be eligible you must:
Full details on eligibility and submission requirements can be found within each brief.
Key Dates 2022-2023
3D Art, Animation, Concept Art, and Technical Art
- OCTOBER 4, 2022
Submissions opens - MARCH 5, 2023
Submission deadline
Game Design
- TBD
Level Design
- OCTOBER 4, 2022
Submissions opens - DECEMBER 4, 2022
Phase 1 submission deadline - JANUARY 22, 2023
Phase 2 submission deadline - MARCH 5, 2023
Final phase submission deadline
Programming
- OCTOBER 4, 2022
Submissions opens - FEBRUARY 4, 2023
Programming API released - MARCH 3, 2023
Programming brief released - MARCH 5, 2023
Submission deadline
UX Design
- OCTOBER 4, 2022
Submissions open - NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Phase 1 submission deadline - MARCH 5, 2023
Final phase submission deadline
Ubisoft Toronto 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.
From School to Studio
Meet NEXT winners who made the transition from students to Ubisoft Toronto game developers
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!
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.