# \[UNPAID / VOLUNTEER\] Unreal Engine 2D Programmers Wanted — Game Shift

**URL:** <https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unpaid-volunteer-unreal-engine-2d-programmers-wanted-game-shift/2843492>\
**Category:** Looking For Work?\
**Tags:** unreal-engine\
**Created:** [October 21, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unpaid-volunteer-unreal-engine-2d-programmers-wanted-game-shift/2843492 "2026-10-21T21:16:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![KingHugh](https://d1ap1mz92jnks1.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.unrealengine.com/kinghugh/32/1209230_2.png) [@KingHugh](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/KingHugh)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unpaid-volunteer-unreal-engine-2d-programmers-wanted-game-shift/2843492/1 "2026-10-21T21:16:42Z")

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Game Shift is seeking Unreal Engine 2D programmers to help develop _All Things Bitter and Wicked_, also known as _Project Wicked_, a 2D visual novel and point-and-click game currently in the prototype stage.

**About the Game**

Project Wicked is a 2D visual novel, point and click game. There’s a murderer on the loose in St. Argul, find out who it is before it’s too late.

**Responsibilities**

- Program point-and-click interactions and gameplay systems.

- Implement dialogue, branching choices, and narrative progression.

- Develop puzzle mechanics and investigation systems.

- Help integrate UI, visual assets, and game logic in Unreal Engine.

**Benefits**

- Portfolio pieces and project credits.

- Learning opportunities and collaboration.

- Practical Unreal Engine development experience.

- Potential future employment opportunities (not guaranteed).

**Interested?** Email your resume and relevant projects to [hugh.holmesjr@gmail.com](mailto:hugh.holmesjr@gmail.com).

Website: [https://wearegameshift.com](https://wearegameshift.com)

_This is an unpaid volunteer position._