Hey there, amazing indie community! 
Welcome back from the holidays! We hope you had a restful well deserved break.
First up: A massive shoutout to YOU! 
To everyone who shared their games on the Dev Portal last year—thank you! We’re thrilled to see many of you already reaping perks, hardware, and benefits from us and our partners. Keep the momentum going!
And an equally HUGE shoutout to everyone who shared in our forums SHOWCASE, the learning library and on Epic for Indies Discord. Your stories are inspiring, your games are looking absolutely amazing, and your generosity in sharing how you’re developing them is just incredible. YOU ROCK!
Please keep those updates coming—we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way!
Announcements and Events
Here’s what we’ve got lined up this month:
JAN 15: LET’s PLAY! 
Recurring monthly during the Epic Office Hours, on the third Wednesday of each month, we’ll group up and watch as a selection of folks play through portions of their game, whether it be completed or a demo, to have some fun and appreciate the hard work you’ve put into your project. There could be bits of feedback, but the main goal is just to spend some time with you, our community, and kick back! Please complete this form in it’s entirety to be considered for future events.
JAN 21: LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR UNREAL FELLOWSHIP: GAMES
If you want to Apply for the Unreal Fellowship: Games 2025 you need to Apply here . Learn from the best, create a working game, and showcase your project during a Games Festival. Please consider that Full-time commitment is required.
(But if you want to learn at your own pace, remember that you can still access Unreal Fellowship: Games Course videos on the EDC for free until January 15, 2025. 
Learn more
JAN 22: PITCH IT!
Practice your game pitch with publisher guest Vernon Vrolijk from Mystic Forge
This monthly event gives you the chance to pitch your game to industry professionals and receive valuable feedback.
Submit your pitch to be considered for future events
JAN 27: Indies UE5 Workshop
Hands-on workshop for 200 participants
Sign up by January 24th to secure your spot. It’s FREE. Sign up here
JAN 29: Special Guest Q&A – Multiplayer Game Design with Epic’s Ballistic Team
A deep dive into multiplayer game design
As we dive into the new year, we’d love to hear from you:
- What are your wishes, goals, or resolutions for 2025?
- Is there a new skill you want to learn or a dream project you’re hoping to start (or finish!)?
- What motivates you most to keep creating?
Let’s inspire and support each other as we navigate this journey of game development. Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
Here’s to a fantastic year of innovation, collaboration, and growth. Let’s make 2025 unforgettable! 
Cheers,
The Epic for Indies Community Team