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?
Be inspired
Kickstart your career in the industry with a paid apprenticeship and spend the summer learning from the studio’s top talent.
Be creative
Showcase your creativity and technical skill in one of six disciplines.
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.
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.
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Submissions open
MARCH 5, 2023
Submission deadline
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.
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Submissions opens
MARCH 5, 2023
Submission deadline
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.
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Submissions opens
MARCH 5, 2023
Submission deadline
Showcase your problem-solving skills and experience with game engines, as you plan your design from concept to playability.
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Submissions open
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Game Design creative brief released
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Game Design creative brief submission deadline
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
Game Design detailed design submission deadline
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.”
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Submissions open
DECEMBER 4, 2022
Phase 1 submission deadline
JANUARY 22, 2023
Phase 2 submission deadline
MARCH 5, 2023
Final phase submission deadline
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.
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Submissions open
JANUARY 13, 2023
Programming API released
MARCH 3, 2023
Programming brief released
MARCH 5, 2023
Submission deadline
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.
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Submissions opens
MARCH 5, 2023
Submission deadline
Combine your creative design with research and analysis to create an enriched and accessible player experience.
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Submissions open
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Phase 1 submission deadline
MARCH 5, 2023
Final phase submission deadline
Ubisoft NEXT Eligibility
To be eligible you must:
Currently attend OR have graduated from an Ontario post-secondary school no earlier than Spring 2021
Be an Ontario student or recent graduate with less than 2 years of professional experience in game development
Reside in Ontario
Be eligible to work in Canada
Submit the challenge individually. Team-based submissions will not be reviewed
Full details on eligibility and submission requirements can be found within each brief.
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.
Email us at next@ubisoft.com