Version One 2026

Version One 2026 is a year-long game development jam hosted as part of a school program and open to external participants.

The goal is simple:
take a game from concept to a fully finished, playable release.

There is no theme and no engine restriction. Participants are free to create any genre or style of game they want.

This jam focuses on:

• iterative development
• clear game design thinking
• continuous improvement
• finishing complete projects

Who this is for

• Students participating in a structured game development course
• External developers who want to join a long-form jam challenge
• Beginners and experienced developers alike

Philosophy

This jam is not about speed or quantity of ideas.

It is about:

• starting a project
• improving it over time
• and actually finishing it

Development Approach (Students)

Students participating in the school program must follow structured development milestones throughout the year.

Games are expected to evolve continuously through:

• design iteration
• programming development
• art and animation updates
• playtesting and polish

External Participants

External developers are welcome to join freely.

There are no restrictions on:

• engine
• tools
• team size
• genre