For centuries, the legends of the Luminara have captivated the minds of explorers and dreamers alike. Whispers tell of their hidden hand, weaving through time’s tapestry—spreading secrets to rulers in shadowed halls, tilting the scales of power, and turning the tides of epic battles. Some say they’ve sculpted the very soul of civilization and philosophy, breathing life into art, literature, and myth.

Now, the echoes call out to you, daring you to join this epic quest. Your mission—should you choose to accept—is to unearth and share one of the Secrets of the Luminara. Each story, a piece of a grand puzzle, will collectively craft their legend.

To begin your expedition, download Cargo and access your free 'Secrets of the Luminara' Kit. Alongside ancient wonders, your Kit includes a rugged off-roader, a cargo plane to deliver supplies, and an airship that can bring your explorers via air or sea.

KitBash3D will reach out to selected finalists and winners via email.

Don’t forget to share your creations on your social channels with #KB3Dchallenge to be spotlighted on our website before the judging commences.

No purchase is necessary to participate in the Secrets of the Luminara challenge.

You can submit for any of the categories (still, animation, game), as well as enter as many submissions as you want!

If you choose to submit multiple pieces of work, they will each be judged individually, not collectively.

Anyone that submits to one of the three above categories will automatically entered into the Community Award category.

The Community Award is chosen by our KitBash3D community. By entering one of the three main categories, all submissions are automatically eligible. After the finalists are chosen for judging, the KitBash3D team will handpick three submissions for community voting.

Voting for the Community Award will take place on our Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/kitbash3d/ and the submission with the most likes will win the Community Award.

You're welcome to collaborate with multiple artists to submit a piece, but only one winner will be selected so it'll be up to you and your fellow artists to decide how to split the prize(s) in the chance of winning.

Qualifying submissions must use at least one asset from the Secrets of the Luminara Kit and incorporate the Challenge themes of uncovering a hidden ancient civilization, and bringing their legends and myths to life.

Submissions for the Concept Award category must be an image with at least 1,000px by 1,000px resolution. The image can be any aspect ratio.

Images must use at least one asset from the Secrets of the Luminara Kit.

Images can be created in any 3D software, however submissions created using AI art generation tools are not allowed.

Submissions for the In-Motion Award category must be at least 5 seconds in duration. There is no maximum duration. Videos should be at least 1,000px by 1,000px resolution. There is no maximum resolution.

Videos must use at least one asset from the Secrets of the Luminara Kit.

Images can be created in any 3D software, however submissions created using AI art generation tools are not allowed.

Submissions for the Game Award category must be a UEFN level (map) that is published with an accessible ISLAND CODE, as well as a video at least 15 seconds in duration. There is no maximum duration. Videos should be at least 1,000px by 1,000px resolution.

Ensure that your UEFN experience complies with Epic Games’ content guidelines, avoiding any inappropriate or prohibited content.

Avoid using copyrighted material that you do not have permission to use. This includes music, logos, or characters not owned by Epic Games.

You must submit an ISLAND CODE and video for entry into the challenge.

Challenge submissions will be evaluated by our expert panel of judges based on incorporation of the theme, render quality, creativity, storytelling and playability (for the Game Award category).

Qualifying submissions must use at least one asset from the Secrets of the Luminara Kit and incorporate the Challenge themes of uncovering a hidden ancient civilization, and bringing their legends and myths to life.

When creating your world, consider the following:

All judges are solely participating in the Secrets of the Luminara Challenge as individuals, and are not representing their employers or other affiliated companies. Their companies are not sponsors or partners of the Challenge. Participation in the Challenge or selection as a finalist or winner does not provide for any consideration of employment or other endorsement from those companies.

Don’t forget, share your submissions with the hashtag #kb3dchallenge to get noticed and inspire others!

You can seek out feedback from other talented artists in our Discord, Reddit, Instagram and Facebook Group while working on your submission!

There are 3 categories of submissions and prizes that will be decided by our distinguished panel of judges – Concept, In-Motion & Game Awards.

In each category 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes will be awarded and a prize for honorable mention finalists.

See our blog post for prize details:*

kitbash3d.com/a/blog/secrets-of-the-luminara-challenge-prizes

*Restrictions apply. See Challenge rules for restrictions.

No substitution or transfer of prizes permitted, except at the sole discretion of KitBash3D. If any portion of a prize is unavailable, KitBash3D reserves the right to substitute that portion of a prize with a prize of equal or greater value.

Each prize winner will be responsible for paying all costs and expenses related to the use of a prize including, but not limited to, applicable federal, state or local taxes, and any expenses that might reasonably be incurred by the prize winner in receiving or using the prize. Please consult a tax professional to discuss your particular situation.

Any prize not claimed under the terms of these Official Rules may be deemed, in KitBash3D’s sole discretion, to be forfeited.

Secrets of the Luminara Challenge rules

The Secrets of the Luminara Challenge is open to all members of the KitBash3D community who are 13 years of age or older and do not reside in one of the following countries or jurisdictions that have been sanctioned by the United States of America: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, the Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. Other individuals or entities specifically sanctioned by the U.S. are not eligible to participate. KitBash3D employees and contractors and their immediate family members are not eligible to receive prizes as part of the Challenge.

Due to shipping restrictions, the Community Award portion of the Secrets of the Luminara Challenge is only available to members of the community residing in the United States of America.

Members outside the U.S. are not eligible to participate or receive prizes associated with the Community Award category.

Total prize value includes goods and services from all sponsors. Individual prize values may vary. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Prize availability is contingent upon sponsor participation and may be subject to change. Winners are responsible for all applicable taxes and fees associated with their prizes. Participation is subject to eligibility requirements.

See http://www.kitbash3d.com/luminara for full details.

At KitBash3D, we’re all about fostering exploration and creativity. With the Secrets of the Luminara Kit, we’re offering something special: individual creators are welcome to use this Kit for both commercial and non-commercial projects! This expanded license is an exception to our standard Cargo licensing and aims to empower independent artists to bring their creative visions to life, from personal projects to professional work.

If you're an individual creator working solo, you have the freedom to use the Secrets of the Luminara Kit in any of your projects. We encourage you to experiment, explore, and share your creations with the world! Tag us on social media to let us see your work—we’d love to celebrate your journey and showcase what you’re creating.

For studios, companies, or any group consisting of two or more people, our standard licensing applies. To incorporate the Secrets of the Luminara Kit in your professional projects, you’ll need a Cargo Teams plan. This ensures that everyone on your team can collaborate under the appropriate license.

If you have any specific questions about licensing for the Kit, please reach out to our Customer Support team for assistance.

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Secrets of the Luminara Challenge rules

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Qualifying submissions must use at least one asset from the Secrets of the Luminara Kit and incorporate the Challenge themes of uncovering an hidden ancient civilization, and bringing their legends and myths to life.

See Challenge requirements section above.

Submissions created using visual AI art tools are not allowed. The challenge is designed to test your skills in creating high-level, visually creative work, which is why AI-generated visuals are prohibited.

We will not disqualify submissions using AI for voice over, however, we encourage creators to collaborate with professional voice actors for their productions. Here are some great resources to find voice talent:

Their performances can really elevate your storytelling, and collaborating with other creative professionals can make the whole process even more rewarding and fun!