Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of leading technology company Tencent, has announced the launch of its EdgeOne Global Game Hackathon, a new competition with $20,000 prize pool and 100 exclusive rewards, designed to ignite creativity and technical innovation among developers.

At the Hackathon under the theme “SplitSecond Spark”, participants will embark on a serverless development challenge to create lightweight web games using Tencent Cloud’s EdgeOne platform.

Tencent Cloud powers many popular and demanding online gaming experiences, including Honor of Kings and Reverse: 1999, serving hundreds of millions of global players in real time. This hackathon will tap into that legacy, offering amateur developers and emerging talent the opportunity to build using the same scalable infrastructure and powerful tools trusted by top game studios.

A global cloud service provider, the company offers scalable and secure infrastructure to support digital transformation across industries. Leveraging technologies such as cloud computing, big data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security, the company serves sectors including gaming, media, finance, healthcare, retail, and transportation.

Unleashing Creativity Through a Unique Hackathon

Open to participants worldwide, the EdgeOne Global Game Hackathon unfolds in two phases. An online preliminary round, followed by the finalists being invited to Tencent’s headquarters in Shenzhen, China, for an in-person final round featuring a live pitch session. Participants are encouraged to form teams of up to three people. This hybrid format allows developers to showcase their creativity and technical skills while connecting with a global community of like-minded creators.

With a prize pool nearing US$20,000, the hackathon is more than a contest; it’s a launchpad for growth, recognition, and networking within the international game development community. The EdgeOne Global Game Hackathon is a unique platform that enables game designers to showcase their creativity, sharpen their technical skills, and accelerate their careers in the ever-evolving gaming industry.

Focusing on Immersive Web Game Experiences

During the online preliminary round, participants will design original web-based games using Tencent Cloud EdgeOne, a one-stop edge security acceleration platform. With EdgeOne, developers can easily build imaginative, high-performance games in a browser-native environment, enjoying fast loading, global reach, and worry-free security and acceleration services.

The challenge focuses on creating lightweight web-based games that emphasize web game experiences, where players interact with the environment or NPCs. Submissions will be evaluated based on creative design, including storytelling, technical implementation of EdgeOne, and overall gameplay engagement.

Developers are encouraged to explore a wide range of genres, including casual puzzle, action-adventure, strategy, and narrative-driven games. By emphasizing web-based gameplay, the hackathon invites participants to craft simple yet immersive experiences that resonate deeply with players worldwide.

Innovating with Popular Game IPs

Finalists will be invited to Shenzhen in September to compete in the final round. They will reimagine the globally popular game Ips by applying technical reconstruction and artistic reinterpretation. In just 24 hours, they will develop a lightweight web game, such as a casual mini-game, side story interaction or puzzle, based on selected IPs, showcasing their ability to blend storytelling with innovative gameplay.

Key Dates

From Now – August 11 Registration, development, and submission of projects
August 11 Submission Deadline
August 12 – August 17 YouTube popularity metrics deadline
August 19 – August 21 Announcement of finalists
September 15-18 In-person final round at Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit 2025 Developer Carnival
Register today for the Tencent Cloud EdgeOne Global Game Hackathon and let your imagination run wild!

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