
Announced
May 22, 2026
Submissions Opened
Oct 15, 2024
Submissions Closed
Nov 28, 2024
Judging
Back by popular demand, the next Sierra Division challenge takes you to the Viking Age where you are tasked to build a worthy settlement fit for Norse warriors! Sharpen your blades for a new opportunity to test your skills and win some cool prizes.
As your objective, you will need to create a small environment or diorama of a village scene that captures the essence of Viking life, architecture, and culture. Feel free to let your imagination go wild! Build the interior of an old Viking pub, a Viking Battleship, or a small village city center. Stay realistic and as historically accurate as possible, or go wild and give your village a stylized, futuristic twist.
This is an exciting opportunity to learn about the history of the Vikings, Norse mythology and the ability to combine your technical skills, research capabilities, creativity, and storytelling skills.
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A total of 3 talented winners will be selected for this challenge. The grand prize awarded to first place is a one-on-one Career Guidance Mentorship with Jacob Norris, president and creative director at Sierra Division.
Learn more about our mentorships HERE
Winners Announced
Dec 16, 2024
Artists from the Games Industry and the Sierra Division team will have the honor of reviewing your work. Impress the judges with a scene that they will never forget, by creating a unique Viking village that highlights your 3D modeling and rendering skills!
To take part in the Challenge, you will need to first join our Discord Server and then register on our forum with that same Discord account. Once you are signed-in, create a new discussion post under the Viking Village: 3d Challenge section where you will post the deliverables listed below:
Work-in-Progress: Throughout the challenge, share your creative process, including reference gathering, sculpting, texturing, and more.
A 3D Diorama Viking Village Scene
Final Submissions: Your final entry must include:
Specifications:
For the complete list of rules, terms & conditions, eligible countries, and specifications please review the Terms & Conditions.