As the popular mobile RPG AFK Journey marks its first anniversary in 2026, Lilith Games is celebrating the milestone with a grand community event: the First Anniversary Video & Art Creation Fest. This global initiative invites players from around the world to showcase their creativity and passion for the game's rich universe by submitting original videos or designing commemorative fridge magnets. The contest aims to bring the vibrant community together, offering substantial rewards for the most engaging and inventive contributions.
The submission window for this celebratory event is open from March 21 to April 21, 2026 (closing at 11:59 pm UTC). Following this, a panel of judges will evaluate all entries during the evaluation period from April 22 to April 29, 2026. The much-anticipated winners across all categories will finally be announced on April 30, 2026. This structured timeline gives creators ample time to develop their projects and builds excitement within the community as the announcement date approaches.
For the Video Creation Contest, participants are tasked with producing original video content centered on the first-anniversary theme. The scope for creativity is vast and includes numerous formats:
π¬ Accepted Video Formats:
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Game Guides & Tutorials
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Storyline Recaps or Original Skits
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Character Mashups & Montages
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Original Animations or Music Videos
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Cosplay Presentations
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Digital Art Showcases
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Live-Action Footage
The key requirement is that all content must be original, created specifically for this contest, and not previously published or entered into other competitions.
Simultaneously, the Fridge Magnet Creation Contest challenges the community's artistic talents. Participants must design a thematic fridge magnet celebrating the game's first year. Acceptable submissions include:
π¨ Accepted Art Formats:
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Illustrations & Comics
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Chibi Character Art
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Graphic Designs
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Hand-drawn Sketches
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Any visual art themed around the anniversary
This contest provides a fantastic outlet for artists who excel in static visual media to contribute to the festivities.
The prize pool for these contests is exceptionally generous, designed to reward a wide range of talents and effort levels. The rewards are structured across several prestigious award categories.
π Video Creation Contest Prizes:
| Award Category | Cash Prize | In-Game Diamonds | Additional Rewards |
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| Best Long/Short Video, Best Stream | $500 | 10,000 | Limited Edition Merch Box I, Video Creator Frame (3 months) |
| Excellent Prize | $300 | 5,000 | Limited Edition Merch Box II |
| Encouragement Prize | $100 | 3,000 | Limited Edition Merch Box II |
π Fridge Magnet Creation Contest Prizes:
| Award Category | Cash Prize | In-Game Diamonds | Additional Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community's Choice, Creative Design, Best Art | $500 | 10,000 | Limited Edition Merch Box I, Fan Artist Frame (3 months) |
| Excellent Prize | $300 | 5,000 | Limited Edition Merch Box II |
| Encouragement Prize | $100 | 3,000 | Limited Edition Merch Box II |
Beyond these main awards, there are additional opportunities for participants. A Lucky Draw will randomly select 40 winners from all valid entries to receive special prizes. Furthermore, all valid participants will receive a Participation Prize, ensuring that everyone who contributes meaningfully gets recognition.
The judging criteria are clear and focused on originality and quality. Winners will be selected based primarily on their creativity, originality, and the degree of completion of their submitted work. The organizers have issued a stern warning against malpractice: any entry found to be plagiarized, AI-generated without significant human creative input, or stolen will result in immediate disqualification from the contests.
Participants should note several important rules. While creators can submit up to 10 different works in each contest category, they are eligible to receive only one major reward from the entire Creation Fest. By submitting their work, participants grant the AFK Journey team permission to use their creations for non-commercial promotional purposes. This includes featuring the work on the game's official website, social media channels, and event exhibitions, with the creator always being duly credited.
This anniversary event is more than just a contest; it's a testament to the thriving community that has supported AFK Journey throughout its first year. It provides a platform for players to express their connection to the game's world, characters, and stories. Whether through a dynamic video guide, a heartfelt animated short, or a beautifully crafted piece of magnet art, this fest celebrates the diverse talents within the player base. As the submission period opens, the community eagerly anticipates the wave of creative content that will define this first-anniversary celebration.