OVERVIEW
Period: Might twenty seventh till August twenty fifth
Theme: WHAT IS REALITY?
Medium: HPL engine modding
Submission hyperlink: right here
Prize: One ROG Xbox Ally from our mates at ASUS ROG
Data
Issues cease lining up. Methods behave, however not fairly the best way you count on. You begin to query whether or not what you’re is definitely there, or simply convincing sufficient.
We’re saying the “Frictional Mod Jam 2026: WHAT IS REALITY?”
This yr’s theme is about digging into notion and uncertainty. Impressed by SOMA and the Darkish World from Amnesia. We’re craving experiences that play with what’s actual, what isn’t, and the way generally you possibly can’t inform the distinction. This could imply a number of issues – delicate inconsistencies, shifting guidelines, unreliable worlds, or one thing extra psychedelic and summary.
There’s no strict interpretation. The concept is to discover worlds and storytelling that make the participant pause and rethink WTF is happening. May be gritty sci-fi, bunkers, or fantasy. Get bizarre with it.
The jam will run over the summer time and is targeted on HPL modding. You’ll be able to take part solo or in a small crew (as much as 4 folks). In case you’re searching for suggestions or simply need to speak issues by means of, the Discord server is open.
Period
The jam will begin on Might twenty seventh and run till August twenty fifth
You might have till midnight on the twenty fifth to submit your work and the winners might be checked and all through the rest of the month.
Medium
This Frictional Fan Jam is particularly for HPL modding. You’re free to make use of HPL2 and HPL3, and even HPL1 for those who’re courageous sufficient.
Apart from the sport property, you’re additionally welcome to make the most of different property you possibly can legally use, or have permission to make use of from the creators.
Submitting your work
Add your mod on a platform like ModDB or Steam Workshop.
For coming into the occasion, please submit a hyperlink to your work by means of the next type:
Frictional Mod Jam 2026: WHAT IS REALITY occasion submissions
In case you labored as a crew, have one crew member submit the entry.
All works might be showcased on the #2026_Mod_Jam_showcase on Discord.
Notice: You’re greater than welcome to partake within the jam with out competing for those who simply want to be artistic – this jam is for everybody, so simply tell us.
Prizes
The jury of Frictional Video games workers and the Discord moderator crew will decide the winner(s) of the jam.
The winner will obtain One ROG Xbox Ally from our mates at ASUS ROG
The winner(s) may even obtain Steam-keys to ONTOS upon launch.
Contact
The Fan Jam is organized by Frictional Video games’ PR coordinator Oskar, with assist from the Frictional Video games Discord moderators. The best technique to get in contact with us is both through the Frictional Video games Discord server’s #2026_mod_jam channel – or you need to use this contact type.
PS. Make certain to wishlist ONTOS as we speak to not miss out on something that might make you query actuality 🌙
