Meta Horizon Creator Competition: Mobile Innovation FAQ
What is the Meta Horizon Creator Program?
The Meta Horizon Creator Program (MHCP) is a community of creators who build games, experiences, and immersive content in Worlds for mobile, mixed reality, and desktop. MHCP members have access to exclusive benefits, resources, and opportunities to support and enhance their creator journeys.
What is the Meta Horizon Creator Competition: Mobile Innovation?
This is a competition that challenges creators to design and build experiences that redefine what’s possible on mobile devices within Horizon Worlds.
What is the overall schedule for the competition?
- Launch Competition: November 3, 2025, 10:00 AM PST
- Competition Submission Period: November 3, 2025, 10:00 AM PST – December 8, 2025, 5:00 PM PST
- Creator Community Voting: December 10, 2025, 9:00 AM PST – December 12, 2025, 11:45 PM PST
- Judging Period: December 9, 2025, 11:45 PM PST – December 16, 2025, 11:45 PM PST
- Winners Announced: From December 22, 2025
What is the prize pool for this competition?
The total prize pool for this competition is $1,500,000.
How many prizes will be awarded?
A total of up to 35 prizes will be awarded.
What are the top prizes?
The top 3 winners will each receive $100,000. Additionally, 32 more creators will share $1,200,000 across multiple exciting categories.
Do I have to join MHCP to participate in the competition?
Yes, to be eligible to submit an entry and win one of the prizes, you must be a member of the Meta Horizon Creator Program (MHCP).
How can I join the Meta Horizon Creator Program (MHCP)?
If you are not yet a member, you can apply here. An expedited process has been created to review applications for competition participants. You can also visit the MHCP FAQ here.
What are the general requirements to be in MHCP?
Creators in MHCP must have an active Meta account, be physically located in a supported country, be over the age of 18, and have a record of following policies on Meta platforms.
Can I submit a world that has already been released/published?
No, worlds must be newly published during the duration of the competition and cannot have been previously entered into any other challenge, sweepstakes, promotion, or competition.
Can I work as part of a team?
Yes, you can. Each team member is encouraged to apply for MHCP membership. While non-MHCP members can contribute, the team's entry must be submitted by a world owner who is an MHCP member.
Can I work on my own personal submission and collaborate on another?
Yes, you can enter as an individual and/or as a member of a team. However, each individual may be a member of only one team.
Can an entrant submit more than one entry?
Yes, an entrant may submit more than one entry. However, each entry must be unique and substantially different from each of the entrant’s other entries.
Can my entry win multiple prizes?
An entry is limited to one (1) Top Prize prize per Entry, one (1) Special Award per Entry, and one (1) Creator Community Voting prize per Entry.
How can I find and form a team?
You can visit the Participants tab on Devpost to see other participants. You can indicate that you are looking for teammates and use filters to search. Once you have a team, you can invite your teammates to your project via the "Manage Team" section after clicking "Start Project" on Devpost.
How do I submit my world to the competition?
To submit your world:
- Publish your world in Meta Horizon Worlds, ensuring it is publicly accessible.
- Register on Devpost: From November 3, 2025, go to the Devpost competition page and click "Join hackathon."
- Submit Your World: Complete all required fields on the "Start project" page during the submission window.
What information do I need to include in my Devpost submission?
Submissions must include:
- Name of the world
- Meta Horizon Worlds username of the world owner (main point of contact)
- Meta Horizon Worlds usernames of teammate(s)
- Recommended number of players required (1-2 players or 3+ players)
- Accompanying documentation (Inspiration, How we built it, Challenges, Accomplishments, Next steps - each 1-2 paragraphs max)
- 1x 3-minute demo video of the world (must show mobile view, uploaded to public platform like YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
- Selected special categories (up to three)
Can I continue to work on my world after it's submitted?
You may continue working and update your submission on Devpost before the competition deadline. However, once the competition deadline has passed (December 8, 2025, 5:00 PM PST), you must not make any modifications to your world. Worlds modified after the deadline may be disqualified.
What should I build for this competition?
You need to design and build a new, innovative world for Meta Horizon that works seamlessly on mobile. Your challenge is to build an innovative world, game, or interactive experience that fully harnesses the unique capabilities of Meta Horizon on mobile devices. Consider leveraging mobile-first features, inventing new interactions, and pushing creative boundaries.
Are there specific technical requirements for my world?
Yes, your world must:
- Be ORIGINAL to each Entrant (or include public domain/Meta-provided content).
- Be made for consumption in Meta Horizon Worlds using the desktop editor tool. We encourage creators to leverage at least one GenAI feature.
- Only use Meta Horizon Worlds tools available to the public and/or MHCP members.
- Be newly published during the competition and not previously entered elsewhere.
- Be mobile-only or compatible with both mobile and VR devices (VR-only worlds are not eligible).
- Follow Meta Horizon Content Guidelines (10+, 13+, and 18+).
- Include content that is interactive for mobile players.
- If using third-party tools/assets, ensure proper authorization/licensing.
- Comply with all relevant MHCP/Meta policies and terms.
- Not include malware, spyware, viruses, or harmful/inappropriate content.
Is there design guidance for building on mobile?
Yes, you can find best practices and guidance in the "Design Guidance" section on the competition website: https://mhcp-mobile-innovation.devpost.com/details/design-guidance.
Should I submit my entry for compatibility testing?
No, compatibility testing is no longer conducted by Meta. It is recommended that entrants test their worlds on mobile devices themselves to ensure optimal performance and compatibility.
Should we build for mobile only, or consider the VR experience too?
You can submit your worlds as either mobile-only or worlds that work across both mobile and VR devices. However, a VR-only world will not meet the judging eligibility criteria for this competition.
How will winners be determined?
Winners will be determined by a panel of expert judges from within Meta. The process includes a pre-screen, judging phase one, and a final judging panel. Submissions will be evaluated based on Technical Innovation, Visuals and Sound, Mobile Experience Design, and Social Connectivity. More details about the judging criteria and phases can be found in the rules section.
When will winners be announced?
Winners will be announced on or before December 22, 2025.