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Niantic Studio Developer Accelerator Fund
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Niantic Studio Developer Accelerator Fund, a new initiative designed to support and elevate the creative work of our developer community. This fund is our commitment to helping developers like you bring your innovative ideas to life, whether you're crafting complete WebXR games, experimenting with unique game mechanics, building experiences for the real world, or developing new modules that expand the capabilities of Niantic Studio.
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Info Session: Niantic Studio Real-World Gaming Challenge
Learn more about creating interactive experiences with Gaussian splats and Niantic VPS.
Watch ReplayNiantic Studio Workshop: Bringing the Real World to your WebXR Game
Join our Niantic Studio Workshop: Bringing the Real World to your WebXR Game and discover how to integrate real-world environments into your immersive game projects. Explore the powerful tools Niantic Studio offers, including the upcoming features that will take your WebXR creations to the next level!
RSVP HereUX Unleashed: Crafting User-Centric Game Experiences
Join our UX Unleashed: Crafting User-Centric Game Experiences workshop to learn best practices for designing intuitive, engaging user experiences in real-world WebXR games. Discover how to create seamless gameplay that keeps players immersed and coming back for more!
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8th Wall Updates and Announcements
Introducing Backend Services in Niantic Studio
We’re excited to announce the launch of two powerful new features—backend proxies and backend functions—as the first of our Backend Services in Niantic Studio. These tools bring new capabilities to Niantic Studio, equipping developers to handle backend logic and integrate external services directly into their WebAR and web games.
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Real-World Gaming Challenge
We’re excited to announce the Niantic Studio Real-World Gaming Challenge, a brand-new opportunity for developers to create immersive, real-world games using Niantic Studio’s cutting-edge tools. Running from October 24th to December 9th, this challenge invites developers to push the boundaries of location-based gaming with the help of Gaussian splats and Niantic VPS technology. With a $15,000 prize pool up for grabs, this challenge is the perfect stage for you to showcase your creativity and technical expertise.
Monthly Themes
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September Theme
#MemeYourSplat2024: September is all about memes, so let's add our favorite memes in a fun way to a splat in Niantic Studio!
See SubmissionsAugust Theme
Build a new experience using the Niantic Studio and publish with the tag #BuildingWithStudio2024 for a chance to be featured on the 8th Wall Homepage and Socials.
Build NowTheme of the Month Submission
MozARTistry: A Musical Voyage - A Musical Voyage offers an immersive AR journey through the life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Explore, learn, and be inspired!
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