Is AI allowed in VR IS DEAD Halloween Jam 2026?

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Jam facts

Host

Fist Full of Shrimp

Source

itch.io

Starts

Thu Oct 1, 2026, 16:00 UTC

Submissions end

Fri Oct 23, 2026, 06:59 UTC

Voting ends

Thu Oct 29, 2026, 19:00 UTC

Joined

54

Prizes

Yes (see rules)

From the jam page

🎃Welcome to the VR Halloween Game Jam!🎃 Is your headset haunted? Do you fear what lurks in the shadows of VR Chat at night? Then it's time to face your nightmares in the XR Halloween Game Jam! This 3 week-long XR Game Jam will challenge you to conjure up your most terrifying ideas and bring them to life in a world of your design. Whether you're summoning the spirits of forgotten realms or diving deep into psychological horror, this is your chance to prove your creativity under pressure. Do you have what it takes to become the crowned King or Queen of VR Horror? Or will you be swallowed by the darkness when your headset's battery dies one final time? 🛠️Setup🛠️ Join the Discord Here Grab some teammates or run solo! Make some theme suggestions in the Discord 💀Rules💀 Theme Announcement - This will be made at the start of the game jam. Teaming Up - Go for it! Team up with as many people as you like. This is a laid back and fun jam meant to help beef up your development skills while helping others. Asset Usage - Using portions of existing assets or projects to streamline setup is acceptable (example: VR Templates). Additionally, pre-made or purchased assets are permitted, as long as you have the necessary permissions to use them. The Submission Should Be Made During The Allowed Time Limit - The core functionality and concept of your game should be made within the time period of the game jam itself. Cautionary Content - Halloween and horror can introduce truly terrifying things into…

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