Epic Games Korea announced on the 16th that it has launched the Unreal Challenge 2025, with a two-week submission window open until the 29th. The event is divided into general and student categories. Participants are invited to create works based on the designated theme using Unreal Engine 5 or the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN).

The competition is open to individual Unreal Engine and UEFN developers aged 18 or older residing in South Korea. This year’s theme is 'Light and Shadow,' and participants are encouraged to utilize Unreal Engine’s lighting systems, such as MegaLights, to creatively interpret brightness, contrast, and shadow.

To enter, developers should create a video at least 30 seconds long with a resolution of 1920×1080 or higher using Unreal Engine 5 or UEFN. After posting the video publicly on their social media channels with the hashtag 'UE5Challenge2025', they must submit an application via the Epic Lounge. Participants may use assets from the Epic ecosystem, such as Quixel Megascans, MetaHuman, and Fab, as well as third-party assets, provided that the sources are properly credited.

Entries will be judged based on thematic interpretation, creativity, visual and technical proficiency, and overall impact. The winners will be announced on January 27th next year via the Epic Lounge. Prizes include a GeForce RTX 5070 for first place, a Razer Kraken V4 Pro gaming headset for second place, and a Logitech MX Keys S keyboard and Master 4 mouse combo for third place. All participants will receive an Unreal t-shirt.

For more details regarding the Unreal Challenge 2025, please visit the Epic Lounge community event page.