Render Royalty is open to both Unreal Engine and UEFN entries, as described in Section 10 of the Official Rules. The “(Unreal Engine)” on the itch.io prize table was a mistake, and we’re fixing it now.
You can join from Italy and you’re eligible for prizes, as long as you meet the other eligibility requirements in Section 5 of the Official Rules. You can find the latest Official Rules here: Box (English). An Italian-language version of the rules is coming soon.
@Yuuhi @rhyan.smith Student Entrant question (Official Rules §5), still unanswered in the other announcement thread:
I’m a university student in South Korea on an official leave of absence for Fall 2026 (covering the jam dates), returning to classes in March 2027.
Does this count as “currently enrolled at a higher-educational institution”, or should I enter as a non-student?
In the 2025 Mega Stack ‘O’ Jam, students on summer break awaiting the resumption of their studies were counted as students:
Unlike that jam, the 2026 rules don’t say what happens to an ineligible Student Submission, so I’d like to confirm before submitting. Epic Games Support also referred me to the forum. A yes/no would help. Thanks!