FAN ART CONTEST

24 July, 2025
Stalkers!
The Zone is not only dangerous — it's also stunningly beautiful.
That’s why we’re launching the
 
ANOMALY ZONE FAN ART CONTEST
 
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FAN ART CONTEST RULES
 
General terms:
 
- Only original fan art created specifically for this contest will be accepted.
- All formats are welcome: digital painting, traditional art (scanned or photographed), 3D art, or collage.
- Theme: The Beauty of the Zone through the Eyes of a Stalker.
- Submission deadline: end of day, August 24 (MSK).
- Submit your work in one of the following threads:
 
 
    No need to post in both — just choose one platform.
 
The results of the contest will be published no later than **end of day, August 31 (MSK)**. The developers' jury will determine the winners.
 
Submission format:
 
- File format: JPG or PNG, max size 10 MB.
  If your file is larger, upload a resized version and provide a link to the original (Google Drive / Dropbox / Yandex.Disk).
- Please include:
 
  * Title of your artwork
  * Short description (idea, inspiration, etc.)
 
Originality requirements:
 
- The work must be created by the participant and not submitted to any other contests.
- Tracing, copying, or modifying other people’s work is not allowed.
- Using references (for poses, lighting, weapons, etc.) is permitted — but do not replicate 1:1.
 
The moderators may request:
 
- If needed, the participant must provide the following upon request:
 
  * WIPs (Work in Progress) — at least two intermediate screenshots showing the creative process;
  * Source file (PSD, Procreate, Krita, etc.) — if available;
  * Reference sources, if any were used.
 
> Failure to provide WIPs or suspicion of plagiarism may result in immediate disqualification without explanation.
 
Usage of submitted works:
 
- By entering the contest, participants agree that their artwork may be published on social media, the official website, and other project materials, with proper credit to the author.
 
Prizes:
 
1st place: 10,000 gold, UPS-1 Case
2nd place: 8,000 gold, UPS-1 Case
3rd place: 6,000 gold, “Raven” Kit [from the Battle Pass]
 
Additional notes:
 
- Submissions containing hate speech, forbidden symbols, or violations of Russian law will be removed.
- Each participant may submit **no more than one** entry.
 
 

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