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2026 Creator Contest — Let your imagination shine in Esperia

2026 Creator Contest. Let your imagination shine in Esperia. AFK Arena heroes celebrate together in a snowy village with a Christmas tree, presents and a glowing winter sky.

AFK ARENA · A SEASON TO CREATE

Create a little winter magic

SUBMISSION PERIODNov 1 – Dec 15, 2026All times in UTC

THREE CREATIVE CATEGORIESYour imagination, our spotlightSelected by the official AFK Arena team

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Creative Categories

Video

At least 15 seconds

Short-form and long-form videos are welcome.

  • Gameplay montages, edits, skits and in-game story reenactments
  • Video guides, tutorials and gameplay analysis
  • Original 2D or 3D animation, music videos and live-action storytelling

Art, Cosplay & Crafts

Art · Costumes · Crafts

Original fan art, cosplay and handmade creations.

  • Illustrations, chibi art, scenes, 3D renders and comics. A comic series on the same theme counts as one entry.
  • Original static or animated stickers and character emotes: at least 4 images per set. Each set counts as one entry.
  • Cosplay costumes, props and showcases; handmade models, sculptures and other crafts
  • Provide clear images, photo galleries or videos showcasing your work, with creation-process evidence. Simply cropping official assets does not qualify.

Guides & Fan Fiction

Text & illustrated content

Written or illustrated gameplay guides and original fan stories.

  • Strategy guides, team-building advice, character guides and update analysis. Specify the game version and any required character progression or build conditions.
  • Guides must be accurate, clear and of practical use to players. Video guides belong in Video.
  • Fan fiction must tell a complete story centered on AFK Arena characters or its world.

Submit cosplay and crafts as photos, galleries, or showcase videos to Art, Cosplay & Crafts. Showcase videos have no minimum length. Story-driven videos focused on plot, editing, and cinematic presentation belong in Video. Each work may enter only one category.

How to Enter

Official Asset Pack

Create & Publish

Publish your original work on a publicly accessible platform. Keep the link available throughout judging and the results period.

Add the Hashtags

Include both event hashtags in your post.

Complete the Entry Form

Use the submission button at the top of this page. Select one category and provide your work link and creator details. Process evidence is required for Fan Art and Crafts and optional for Cosplay.

Both a public post and a completed entry form are required. Cloud storage links may support process evidence, but cannot replace a public work link.

Event Prizes

TOP 5 · EACH CATEGORY

Top 5 Awards

Each winner receives

USD 700

Cash prize

+ 100,000 Diamonds
5 creators per category · 15 different winners

CREATOR LUCKY DRAW

Lucky Draw Prizes

Each winner receives

5,000

Diamonds

+ Mithril worth USD 9.99
30 winning creators
At least one valid entry is required. Creators who receive a Top 5 Award in any category are excluded. Each creator can win once.

OFFICIAL JUDGING PANEL

Judged by the official AFK Arena team

All entries are assessed on originality, creativity and completeness.

Event Timeline

All times are in UTC.

2026

Nov 1 – Dec 15

SubmissionsPublish your work and submit the entry form.
Opens Nov 1, 00:00
Closes Dec 15, 23:59

2026

Dec 16 – 23

Jury ReviewThe official AFK Arena team will judge all entries on originality, creativity and completeness.

2026

Dec 25 – 27

Results AnnouncementTop 5 and Lucky Draw winners will be announced.

Submit Prize Claim Details

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Deadline: January 9, 2027 (UTC)

Winners must submit all required information by the deadline. Check your in-game mail and Discord direct messages.

Prize Distribution

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Rewards will be sent in batches

Completion is planned for January 30, 2027. Please note that some delays may occur, and we appreciate your patience.

Event Rules

01 Originality & Entry Eligibility
  • Entries must be the participant's original work and must first be published publicly during the submission period. Plagiarism, theft of others' work and the use of generative AI to create the main content of an entry are prohibited.
  • AI-generated voiceovers in videos are an exception. However, participants must still hold the necessary usage rights, and the content must be free of copyright disputes.
  • Entries using official assets must demonstrate original arrangement, expression or modification. Simply reposting assets does not qualify.
  • Work links must remain publicly accessible throughout judging and the results announcement period. Otherwise, entries will be considered invalid.
02 Entry Limits & Category Selection
  • Participants may enter multiple categories, with a maximum of 30 works submitted across the entire event. The same work may not be entered in more than one category.
  • Each valid submission link earns one entry into the Lucky Draw. You may submit separate links to the same work published on different platforms or in different languages to earn additional chances. Duplicate submissions of the same link do not earn extra chances. These versions still count as one work toward the 30-work limit and are judged as one work for the Top 5 Awards.
  • A collaborative work counts as one entry and only needs to be submitted by one representative. If multiple people submit the same work and it wins, the reward will be issued only to the representative who submitted it first. Team members are responsible for agreeing on how to divide the reward.
03 Jury Review & Award Selection
  • The official AFK Arena team evaluates entries on originality, creativity and completeness. Five different creators will be selected in each category, for 15 different Top 5 winners across the event.
  • Each Top 5 winner receives a USD 700 cash prize and 100,000 Diamonds.
  • The Lucky Draw is open to creators who have at least one valid entry and do not receive a Top 5 Award in any category. Thirty creators will each receive 5,000 Diamonds and Mithril worth USD 9.99. Each creator may win a Lucky Draw Prize once.
04 Results, Feedback & Prize Claims
  • The winner list will be published on this webpage and in the events channel of the AFK Creator Camp Discord server on December 25–27, 2026. Questions about the event may be raised with Yoyo on Discord (ceci1188) or by email at Afkarenacommunity@lilith.com. The official team will review feedback and act on verified findings.
  • The official team will contact winners through in-game mail or Discord direct messages. Please make sure your contact information is correct. The prize claim information submission period is December 28, 2026–January 9, 2027. All required information must be submitted by January 9, 2027 (UTC); missing this deadline will be treated as forfeiture of the reward.
  • Rewards will be distributed in batches from January 10–30, 2027, with completion planned by January 30, 2027. Please note that some delays may occur, and we appreciate your patience.
  • Rewards will be issued to winners who meet the event rules. Delivery methods may differ by region, while the value of the rewards will remain equivalent in principle.
  • Matters not covered by these rules will be clarified by the AFK Arena team. Important changes to participation requirements, judging or rewards will be announced through official channels.
05 Use of Entries & Personal Information
  • By submitting an entry, participants agree that the AFK Arena team may use their work on official websites, official social media and event showcases to promote the event and the game. The creator will be credited when the work is used.
  • The counter records new page arrivals, including repeat visits through a link by the same person or IP address. Browser refreshes, back/forward restores and navigation between sections of this page do not add visits. The counter does not store accounts, IP addresses or browsing history.
  • Personal information collected for this event will be used only for event administration, winner verification and reward distribution. Banking and payment information will be collected only when necessary during the prize claim process and will be handled responsibly and transparently.
  • The AFK Arena team reserves the right of final interpretation of the event rules and the promotional use of submitted works.

Winner List

5 creators per category · 15 Top 5 winners

Winners to be announced

Winners will be announced here on December 25–27, 2026 (UTC).

Video · Top 5 Awards

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