Swedish Game Awards: New Talent 2026 - Submission Form
This is the official submission form for the Swedish Game Awards 2026 for game students. Please note that you can update your submission and the .zip file link until July 31st 2026.

If you are nominated, you will be notified first week of September. In the meanwhile, please note the preliminary dates below:
  • Nomination Showcase: 10th September in Stockholm
  • Swedish Game Awards: New Talent: 11th September at Bio Skandia, Stockholm
Before starting, please carefully read the RULES & FAQ on the website.

At the end of this form you will be asked to submit a link to a zip-file containing:
  • An .exe file of the game
  • Game trailer, at least one featuring real gameplay
  • 2-5 screenshots from your game
  • A logotype for the game
  • A logotype for your team/group/studio
  • A header image for your game (jpg. 1920 × 1080 px)
  • A poster image for your game (jpg. 1080 x 1350 px)
📆 Deadline: July 31st 

If you have any questions regarding the submission process you may contact us at info@gameawards.se.
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Email *
Required
Name of contact person *
This is the person who will receive all important information about your submission process and details around the showcase and award show if your game is selected as a finalist.   
Email of contact person *
Mobile number of contact person *
If submitting a non-Swedish phone number, please include the country code.
Game Title
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Platform(s) *
Select all that apply.
Required
Genre(s) *
Select any you feel apply.
Required
Play Mode(s) *
Select any you feel apply.
Required
High Concept *
Explain the essence of your game with a maximum 200 characters.
Game Description *
Describe your game, aim for roughly 150 words
Gameplay trailer(s) *
Please provide a public video link to a trailer featuring representative gameplay footage
Cinematic trailer(s) (optional)
Provide a public video link to a trailer featuring teaser or cinematic footage
Website(s) *
Links to your game's website, Facebook, Itch.io, Steam, portfolio site or similar.
Requirements (optional)
Does the game require controllers? Multiple players? Custom controllers? Please document everything one needs to play the game beyond a device with the OS it runs on (leave blank if no special requirements)
Have you used a proprietary game or physics engine for the development of the game?  *
If yes, specify which ones (Unity, Unreal, Godot, etc.). If no, please describe the tools and/or engines you have built yourselves.
Have you used generative AI tools or LLM's for any part of the development of the game?
*
If yes, please specify which tools/LLMs and to what end.
Have you used any external assets in the development of the game (e.g. music, sound effects, models, textures, scripts)?  *
If yes, please specify which assets or libraries.
Tell us about the process of how you made the game *
Was the game a result of a course? Side project? How long have you been working on the game?
Tell us something you think is especially unique or mention-worthy about your game (optional)
This information is relayed to the jury for consideration.
Which school(s) are you currently attending?  *
Team Size *
Numbers only, include everyone who contributed to the project's development.
Team Members

Include a list of all the team members and specify their role, student status or place of work, and personal Linkedin page (if available).

Formatting example:

Jonna Johansson, Project Manager, Student, University of Småland, https://www.linkedin.com/404/

Sven Svensson, Lead Art, Student, Högskolan i Säffle

Aaron Smith, Programmer, Not Student, Snowsoft Interactive, https://www.linkedin.com/404/

Team List *
Is there any specific category you think your game should be especially considered for? (optional)
All games are considered for every award category, this is an optional opportunity to highlight what you believe to be a specific strength of your team's effort. It will not affect your potential nominations.
Clear selection
If you checked a box above, please motivate (optional)
Explain why you think your game deserves special consideration for your selected award category in 300 characters or less.
Checklist: *
Required
Link to your .zip file here
 *
  • Preferably Google Drive but Dropbox or similar works as well. 
  • Please check that you have set the correct access permissions for the link.
I hereby accept that this submission is accurate, truthful and in compliance with the rules of the competition *
Please take a moment to review the Rules & FAQ if you have any doubts. Be aware that you are welcome to update your submission and the contents of your submitted links up until July 31st with no consequences.
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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