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Square Enix Announces SQUARE ENIX GAME CONTEST 2026 With 1 Billion Yen Prize Pool

Square Enix has officially announced a major game development contest titled SQUARE ENIX GAME CONTEST 2026, featuring a total prize pool of 1 billion yen. Applications are set to open on December 15, 2026, with an official website already live. The contest is framed as an initiative to help forge the future of gaming.

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Square Enix announces game dev contest in Japan, with winners receiving publishing deals and up to $1.89 million USD in prize money
AUTOMATONMay 21

What we know

Square Enix revealed the SQUARE ENIX GAME CONTEST 2026 on May 20, 2026
Total prize pool amounts to 1 billion yen (approximately $6.5 million USD)
Application submissions are scheduled to open on December 15, 2026
An official contest website has been launched alongside the announcement