MOONTON Games has officially launched the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Global Skin Design Contest 2026. This massive competition invites illustrators and concept artists from all over the world to showcase their original creativity.
The core theme for this year's global campaign is 'Era of Awakening: The Clash of Two Destinies.'
MLBB Global Skin Design Contest 2026: Rewards and Career Opportunities
The contest features a generous USD 49,000 total prize pool to reward the community's top artistic talent. Beyond cash rewards, outstanding participants whose visual styles align with the game may receive remote employment contracts. This provides a direct channel for creators to design official future skins alongside MOONTON's global creative team.
Elite Panel of Judges
A prestigious jury of industry experts will evaluate every submission to ensure high artistic standards. The judging panel includes:
- Ma Hui & Wenjun Lin: Senior creative leaders and chief artists for MLBB.
- Adrian Smith: Renowned fantasy concept artist famous for Warhammer 40,000.
- Ben Zhang: Celebrated principal concept artist known for his work on Overwatch.
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MLBB Global Skin Design Contest 2026 - Universe Concept and Theme Choices
Contestants must choose one of two contrasting dimensions born from a massive reality-tearing upheaval. You must base your entire design series on one faction:
- The Awakened Civilization: A cyberpunk world where technology dominates and elites rewrite reality with superpower codes.
- The Immortal Bloodline Civilization: A dark magic realm where immortality is a curse and heroes seek true death.
Submission Criteria and Lane Guidelines
Artists must design a cohesive five-skin series. You must select exactly one hero for each battlefield lane from the official pool below:
| Lane Category | Eligible Heroes for Design |
| Gold Lane | Natan, Hanabi, Claude, Beatrix, Clint |
| EXP Lane | Bane, Uranus, Jawhead, Terizla, Alice |
| Mid Lane | Eudora, Kimmy, Odette, Yve, Valentina |
| Jungle | Joy, Sun, Harley, Balmond, Aulus |
| Roam | Franco, Hilda, Estes, Matilda, Atlas |
Crucial Guidelines and Rules:
- Deliverables: Provide final group drafts, process sketches, and a brief written concept document.
- Technical Specifications: Submit PNG and PSD formats under 50MB with a minimum 300dpi resolution.
- Originality Policy: Only individual entries are allowed. The use of generative AI tools is strictly banned.
- Rights Transfer: Submitting an entry permanently transfers full copyright ownership to the organizer.
The final deadline for all submissions is June 19, 2026, at 24:00 (UTC+8). MOONTON Games will officially announce the grand winners online in July 2026.