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Unity Technologies Japan Opens Submissions for 17th Unity Awards

Unity Technologies Japan has officially opened submissions for the 17th edition of the Unity Awards. This esteemed event celebrates the vibrant Unity community, recognizing outstanding works and projects created using the Unity platform. The awards honor individuals and teams that have made significant contributions to their industries and communities, showcasing innovation and creativity in game and interactive experience development.

About Unity Awards

The Unity Awards is a globally recognized event that takes place annually, aimed at appreciating the achievements of creators who have crafted remarkable projects with Unity. The awards not only acknowledge individual accomplishments but also reinforce the community spirit, allowing peers and players to express gratitude and admiration for the stellar work of fellow creators. This year's awards program features several exciting updates that enhance its inclusivity and relevance to current trends in innovation.

New Initiatives for the 17th Unity Awards

The 17th Unity Awards introduces several new categories and initiatives, reflecting the evolving landscape of interactive experiences:

1. Social Impact

Following last year's impressive submissions, this year’s awards will celebrate eight outstanding projects employing Unity to generate positive change worldwide. This category will showcase diverse and meaningful initiatives that leverage technology to improve society.

2. Innovation Award (Industry Category)

In a shift from previous years, the Innovation Award will honor eight groundbreaking industry projects across various sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, architecture, retail, infrastructure, and healthcare. This change emphasizes Unity's wide-ranging impact beyond traditional gaming, recognizing innovative solutions that contribute to diverse industries.

3. Breakthrough Asset Award (Asset Store Category)

A new accolade has been introduced to celebrate publishers who launch their works on the Asset Store for the first time, significantly impacting the Unity community. This award will recognize creativity and quality from new talent who have made an impressive entry into the Asset Store.

4. Unity’s Choice Award (Community Category)

This new award will acknowledge creators who have made remarkable contributions to the community throughout the past year, recognizing both established and emerging talents. Winners will be selected based on their valuable insights, content, and community support.

Award Schedule

• - Submission Start Date: August 12, 2025
• - Submission Deadline: September 9, 2025
• - Finalists Announcement Date: To be announced

Award Categories

Different categories will be recognized at this year’s Unity Awards:

• - Game

- The Golden Cube Award
- Best Desktop/Console Game
- Best Mobile Game
- Best AR/VR Game
- Best Multiplayer Game
- Best 2D Visuals
- Best 3D Visuals
- Most Anticipated Game

• - Education

- Best Student Project
- Youth Creators Award

• - Asset Store

- Asset Store Publisher of the Year
- Best Development Tool
- Best Artistic Tool
- Best Artistic Content
- Breakthrough Asset Award

• - Social Impact

- Social Impact Award

• - Industry

- Innovation Award

• - Community

- Best Devlog Series
- Best Tutorial Series
- Best Livestreamer
- Unity’s Choice Award

Awards marked with an asterisk do not involve public voting.

The Unity team invites everyone to participate and vote in this year’s awards. Detailed information about each award category and the application process can be found on the official Unity Awards page: 17th Unity Awards Official Page.

About Unity Technologies Japan

Unity NYSE: U] provides a comprehensive suite of tools for creating, selling, and growing games and interactive experiences across multiple platforms, including mobile, PC, consoles, and spatial computing. Unity Technologies Japan serves as the Japanese branch of Unity, dedicated to empowering creators in Japan and beyond. For more information, visit [unity3d.jp.

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