Ubisoft Newcomer Award

The first steps are always the hardest – this also applies to those trying to enter the games industry. Here is where our initiative aimed at newcomers comes into play.

Introduction

Our prestigious Newcomer Award for the best games made by independent game development studios or soon to be studios registered in Germany, Austria or Switzerland is an integral part of the annual German Game Developer Award. The winning teams will be able to kick-start their careers with the help of expert workshops and a small booth with the Indie Arena Booth at gamescom. Opening of submission phase each year will be communicated via our social media channels but usually starts in August. The award ceremony takes place in December.

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Winner 2024: Map Map - A Game About Maps / Pipapo Games

Map Map is a cozy exploration single player game with a unique cartography mechanic. You don't just follow the map, you make it yourself. Explore the world without distractions by actively engaging with the game world and not just following quest markers. Explore the island, find locations and pinpoint them on your map.

Other Past Winners

2019 (Startup) Upside Drown / Rivers and Wine Studios

2019 (Students) Wild Woods / Team Octofox

2018 (Startup) Aschenputtel - Ein interaktives Märchen / Golden Orb

2018 (Students) Out of Place / Bagpack Games

2017 (Startup) Viking Rage / N-Gon Entertainment

2017 (Students) Realm of the Machines / Enigma Workshops

2016 Cubiverse / Cubinauts

2015 FAR: Lone Sails / Okomotive

2014 DERU / InkKit

2013 Schein / Zeppelin Studio