# Epic Games invites developers to build games with AI for cash prizes

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/epic-games-unreal-engine-ai-megajam-contest-will-reward-cash-for-ai-vibe-coded-slop-games-that-no-one-asked-for/
- Published: 2026-10-22T22:13:38+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T04:32:37+00:00
- Original publisher: Destructoid
- Original article: https://www.destructoid.com/epic-games-unreal-engine-ai-megajamcash-ai-vibe-coded-games/
- Topics: AI, Technology

## Key points

- Epic is holding a game-making contest that welcomes AI tools.
- Three category winners will receive $7,500 each.
- Selected projects could get grants of up to $50,000.

## Summary

Epic Games is inviting developers to use AI tools to create playable games in its Unreal Engine AI MegaJam, extending its push to bring AI into game development. The contest has drawn criticism from people who see it as encouraging low-quality AI work and offering modest prizes for projects that could benefit Epic’s platforms.

Teams can include up to five people, alongside unlimited AI agents, and can build with Unreal Engine or Unreal Editor for Fortnite. Three category winners will each receive $7,500, while selected entries may qualify for development grants of up to $50,000; the jam is due to begin early next month. Replies to Epic’s announcement included mockery of an AI-generated image featuring a six-fingered hand.

## Coverage

- [Destructoid: Epic Games invites developers to build games with AI for cash prizes](https://www.destructoid.com/epic-games-unreal-engine-ai-megajamcash-ai-vibe-coded-games/)
- [GamesRadar+: Epic wants to pay you $50,000 to vibe code an AI slop game](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/epic-wants-to-pay-you-usd50-000-to-vibe-code-an-ai-slop-game/)

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