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'''Space Jam 2''' is an event hosted on [[VRChat]], and organized by the National Space Society of Australia ''(NSSA)'' starting on February 24, 2025<ref>[https://hello.vrchat.com/blog/space-jam-2025 'Space Jam is Back'] posted via ''hello.vrchat.com'' on February 24, 2025; retrieved April 11, 2025</ref>.
'''Space Jam 2025''', also known as Space Jam 2, is a space-themed [[Events|event]] hosted on [[VRChat]], and organized by the [https://www.nssa.com.au/ National Space Society of Australia] ''(NSSA)'' starting on February 24, 2025<ref>[https://hello.vrchat.com/blog/space-jam-2025 'Space Jam is Back'] posted via ''hello.vrchat.com'' on February 24, 2025; retrieved April 11, 2025</ref>. Space Jam 2025 is the second annual iteration of [[Space Jam]] events hosted on VRChat.


==Jam and prizes==
==Jam and prizes==
VRChat, along with the National Space Society of Australia, hosted a [[Worlds|World]] Jam, where creators would use the [[VRChat SDK]] to create space-themed worlds. Users had 40 days to complete and submit their world. Judges announced varying winners across two different categories, with different criteria. As a result, prizes were awarded to the winners.
===Categories===
===Categories===
This year's jam has 2 categories for world creators to focus on. The first and main theme being '''"Sustainable Space, Resilient Earth"'''. These worlds should focus on environments that support people living, working, and thriving in sustainable communities beyond the Earth. With the second theme being '''"New Horizons, Shared Futures"'''. This category is designed to capture worlds featuring or about space that might be older or might not quite fit the thematic elements in the category above.
The jam for 2025, had two categories for world creators to focus on. The first and main theme being '''"Sustainable Space, Resilient Earth"'''. These worlds focus on environments that support people living, working, and thriving in sustainable communities beyond the Earth. With the second theme being '''"New Horizons, Shared Futures"'''. This category is designed to capture worlds, featuring or about space, that might be older, or might not quite fit the thematic elements in the category above.


"Sustainable Space, Resilient Earth" worlds must be new (uploaded after February 24, 2025) while "New Horizons, Shared Futures" worlds don't have this restriction.
It was a requirement for "Sustainable Space, Resilient Earth" worlds had to be new projects uploaded after February 24, 2025, while "New Horizons, Shared Futures" worlds don't have this restriction.


===Timeline===
===Timeline===
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*'''Theme Relevance:''' Clearly align projects with the space exploration theme, providing thoughtful interpretations of future possibilities.
*'''Theme Relevance:''' Clearly align projects with the space exploration theme, providing thoughtful interpretations of future possibilities.
*'''Functionality and Community Engagement:''' Create projects that serve practical purposes, such as entertainment, relaxation, or social interaction, enhancing the user experience within VRChat.
*'''Functionality and Community Engagement:''' Create projects that serve practical purposes, such as entertainment, relaxation, or social interaction, enhancing the user experience within VRChat.
*'''Optional Bonus:''' Projects compatible with both PC and Android will earn bonus points, though the PC version will be the primary focus during judging.
*'''Optional Bonus:''' Projects compatible with both [[Platforms|PC and Android]] will earn bonus points, though the PC version will be the primary focus during judging.


===Prizes===
===Prizes===
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**$5000 AUD
**$5000 AUD
**Virtual Trophy
**Virtual Trophy
**Will be a judge in next year’s Space Jam
**Will be a judge in next year's Space Jam
**VRC+ for one year
**[[VRC+]] for one year


*Second Place
*Second Place
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**Virtual Trophy
**Virtual Trophy


In addition to these prizes, all winners will be featured in "Sustainable Space, Resilient Earth" world row. Submissions that did not win the category will be featured in the "New Horizons, Shared Futures" world row instead.
In addition to these prizes, all winners will be featured in a unique "Sustainable Space, Resilient Earth" world row. Submissions that did not win the category will be featured in the "New Horizons, Shared Futures" world row instead.


====New Horizons, Shared Futures====
====New Horizons, Shared Futures====
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**Virtual Trophy
**Virtual Trophy


In addition to these prizes, all winners will be featured in "New Horizons, Shared Futures" world row. All submissions will be featured in this world row.
In addition to these prizes, all winners will be featured in the unique "New Horizons, Shared Futures" world row. All submissions will be featured in this world row.


==Space Jam 2 winners==
==Space Jam 2 winners==
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|Special Mention 3
|Special Mention 3
|Jetski Rush
|[[Community:Jetski Rush|Jetski Rush]]
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|{{World link|wrld_2ad5bb30-adf7-4de1-ba50-ae9b6b4689fe|}}
|[https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_1e18f38e-4219-4193-b392-b3a6c2f83c3d Quap]
|[https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_1e18f38e-4219-4193-b392-b3a6c2f83c3d Quap]
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|[https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_41931e5d-8a71-4277-a623-c2b8d5e93a59 Mr Mycelium]
|[https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_41931e5d-8a71-4277-a623-c2b8d5e93a59 Mr Mycelium]
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|-
| rowspan="31" |N/A
| rowspan="31" |Not categorized
|Transience
|Transience
|{{World link|wrld_38646e89-6117-48a9-aab9-aea64c1cd629|}}
|{{World link|wrld_38646e89-6117-48a9-aab9-aea64c1cd629|}}
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|[https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_d4d6ea8a-8ad7-4d67-af81-d58a26449cca MrDummy_NL]
|[https://vrchat.com/home/user/usr_d4d6ea8a-8ad7-4d67-af81-d58a26449cca MrDummy_NL]
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== See also ==
* [[Space Jam]]
* [[Events]]
* [[Worlds]]
==References==
==References==
<references />
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For the latest Space Jam, see Space Jam 2025.


Space Jam 2025, also known as Space Jam 2, is a space-themed event hosted on VRChat, and organized by the National Space Society of Australia (NSSA) starting on February 24, 2025[1]. Space Jam 2025 is the second annual iteration of Space Jam events hosted on VRChat.

Jam and prizes

VRChat, along with the National Space Society of Australia, hosted a World Jam, where creators would use the VRChat SDK to create space-themed worlds. Users had 40 days to complete and submit their world. Judges announced varying winners across two different categories, with different criteria. As a result, prizes were awarded to the winners.

Categories

The jam for 2025, had two categories for world creators to focus on. The first and main theme being "Sustainable Space, Resilient Earth". These worlds focus on environments that support people living, working, and thriving in sustainable communities beyond the Earth. With the second theme being "New Horizons, Shared Futures". This category is designed to capture worlds, featuring or about space, that might be older, or might not quite fit the thematic elements in the category above.

It was a requirement for "Sustainable Space, Resilient Earth" worlds had to be new projects uploaded after February 24, 2025, while "New Horizons, Shared Futures" worlds don't have this restriction.

Timeline

  • Submission deadline: February 24–April 5, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST
  • Winners announced: April 11
  • VRChat feature: April 12–May 12, aligning with the International Day of Human Space Flight

Evaluation criteria

  • Creativity and Originality: Present unique VR concepts that explore space exploration through historical context, futuristic visions, or a combination of both.
  • Technical Execution: Demonstrate high technical proficiency through well-optimized, stable VR experiences that incorporate advanced VR technologies and interactive features.
  • Theme Relevance: Clearly align projects with the space exploration theme, providing thoughtful interpretations of future possibilities.
  • Functionality and Community Engagement: Create projects that serve practical purposes, such as entertainment, relaxation, or social interaction, enhancing the user experience within VRChat.
  • Optional Bonus: Projects compatible with both PC and Android will earn bonus points, though the PC version will be the primary focus during judging.

Prizes

Sustainable Space, Resilient Earth

  • First Place
    • $5000 AUD
    • Virtual Trophy
    • Will be a judge in next year's Space Jam
    • VRC+ for one year
  • Second Place
    • $3000 AUD
    • VRC+ for one year
  • Third Place
    • $2000 AUD
    • VRC+ for one year
  • Runner's Up (3 Winners)
    • VRC+ for one year
  • Special Mentions (3 Winners)
    • Virtual Trophy

In addition to these prizes, all winners will be featured in a unique "Sustainable Space, Resilient Earth" world row. Submissions that did not win the category will be featured in the "New Horizons, Shared Futures" world row instead.

New Horizons, Shared Futures

  • Special Mentions (4 Winners)
    • VRC+ for one year
  • Additional Special Mention (1 Winner)
    • Virtual Trophy

In addition to these prizes, all winners will be featured in the unique "New Horizons, Shared Futures" world row. All submissions will be featured in this world row.

Space Jam 2 winners

The winners were announced on April 11,[2] which expanded the amount of worlds with Special Mentions. The world rows went live on April 12 and ended on May 12. There are a total of 45 winners across both categories.

Sustainable Space, Resilient Earth

Place World World link Author
1st Stellarya VRChat World [1] Bia_Kawaii_Br
2nd Bee-Sustainable Company˸ HIVE-7 VRChat World [2] Thrіll
3rd Mass Driver Experience VRChat World [3] xCommando
Runner-up 1 LO-5｜The Ganymede Project VRChat World [4] Bloomin'
Runner-up 2 Reverie Serenade˸ Remastered VRChat World [5] Salena
Runner-up 3 SENTRA VRChat World [6] _Asylum
Special Mention 1 eco-echo VRChat World [7] WispyWoo
Special Mention 2 Station G88 Horizon's Edge VRChat World [8] Codeadvanced
Special Mention 3 The Zero-Grove VRChat World [9] Whaddageek

New Horizons, Shared Futures

Place World World link Author
Special Mention 1 ΛSTEROID FIELD․․․ VRChat World [10] TontonDemon
Special Mention 2 This Ship has 4 Years of Oxygen Remaining VRChat World [11] Crazium
Special Mention 3 Jetski Rush VRChat World [12] Quap
Special Mention 4 The Zero Gym - Delta Station VRChat World [13] Whaddageek
Additional Special Mention Many Worlds（WIP） VRChat World [14] Mr Mycelium
Not categorized Transience VRChat World [15] Tajasuka
Solar System VRChat World [16] Niko∗
Mystic Space VRChat World [17] libellule86
Pax Selenica VRChat World [18] Moavi
A Future For Space VRChat World [19] THELUCKYKING
Pulsar Research Station VRChat World [20] Xiphic
Alien Rabbit Space VRChat World [21] BEBE CARROT
Infinium VRChat World [22] L.E.G.O.S.
Soliton VRChat World [23] hdorriker
Lunar Star Rails VRChat World [24] Bumbl3
distant_ VRChat World [25] ReddPanda
Selenian Core VRChat World [26] MecaZeldya
Titan Farming and Fishing Project VRChat World [27] aoiyu_
Mars Crater Base VRChat World [28] DEIVinci
Cockatoo's Galley VRChat World [29] MarshallStoikos
Reclamation Station VRChat World [30] Lokness
Mizu - RecoveryMission VRChat World [31] NeoJolly
SPICE-SPACE VRChat World [32] spice-weasel
comfy space area VRChat World [33] Btomaek
Park Tycho VRChat World [34] Penut63
Starry Sky Station 星空台 VRChat World [35] 糖果天使的使魔张义天
Elevation Alpha VRChat World [36] Alpha․Monster
The Celestial Hangout VRChat World [37] neptunezz
LO-5｜The Ganymede Project VRChat World [38] Bloomin'
Just Zero Gravity Spaceship VRChat World [39] ときわ（tokiwa）
Rocket Assy Simulator VRChat World [40] hamuheri
Space 1999 - Moonbase Alpha VRChat World [41] Nova_66
Black Hole Particle Toy VRChat World [42] Xiphic
Space Station Asteria VRChat World [43] LightyearAltspc
Optimized Space VRChat World [44] 0tto
MrDummy_NL World 78 - Space Station VRChat World [45] MrDummy_NL

See also

References

  1. ↑ 'Space Jam is Back' posted via hello.vrchat.com on February 24, 2025; retrieved April 11, 2025
  2. ↑ 'Space Jam 2 Winners' posted via ask.vrchat.com on April 11, 2025; retrieved April 11, 2025
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