HoYoverse has unveiled a special fan creator event centred around its tactical space fantasy RPG, Honkai: Star Rail, as part of the HoYoFair 2024 celebrations. Titled the “Games of the XXXIII Galactics” Honkai: Star Rail Art Challenge (#StarRailGG33), the event invites animators, creators, and fans to design characters and create animated shorts depicting Honkai: Star Rail characters in space-themed sports.
The competition is open to anyone aged 18 and above, with submissions now open. Creative players can check out the categories, judges and submission information via the event’s dedicated website.
Competition Categories and Prizes
Character Design Category:
- Objective: Design Honkai: Star Rail characters in sports outfits within the “Galactic Games” universe. Submissions can include character illustrations, three-view drawings, and design lore.
- Submission Period: Closes August 10, 2024
- Prizes:
- Best Costume Design: $2,000 cash, Wacom Movink 13 pen display, Clip Studio Paint PRO
- Selection of Costume Design (3): $1,000 cash, Wacom Intuos Pro Large pen tablet, Clip Studio Paint PRO
- Archeron’s Mercy: $20 gift cards for 20 select entrants, based on the overall quality of their submission.
Animated Short Category:
- Objective: Create an animated short (10-20 seconds) featuring Honkai: Star Rail characters in space-themed sports like ‘Aceball’ within the “Galactic Games” universe.
- Submission Period: Closes September 4, 2024
- Prizes:
- Best Animated Short: $3,000 cash, Wacom Movink 13 pen display, Clip Studio Paint EX
- Selection of Animated Short (3): $2,000 cash, Wacom Intuos Pro Large pen tablet, Clip Studio Paint EX
- Firefly’s Encouragement: $20 gift cards for 10 select entrants, based on the overall quality of their submission.
