Building climate resilience through gameplay
In fall 2023, Arsht-Rock and Unity Technologies launched an innovative accelerator program to build climate resilience through gameplay. The Climate Games Launchpad was a six-week program that offered funding, mentorship, and expert support to developers from six teams selected for their commitment to driving climate action through their game design and story.
During the cohort experience, the six winning teams were given the opportunity to workshop ideas, receive expert feedback and technical support, design impact campaigns, and refine funding pitches. The teams participated in thirteen targeted workshops and received individual mentorship from leading gaming experts.
The Launchpad games strengthened their climate resilience strategies and outcomes and could reach up to 15 million players once they are released!
What are the benefits?
- Access to and feedback from technical, impact, and scientific experts
- 1-year IGDA membership
- Free Unity Pro licenses for the duration of the cohort experience
- Arsht-Rock’s signature Climate Crisis workshop, broken into two 4-hour sessions
- Curated learning, networking, and professional development sessions
Meet our 2023 cohort
When we launched the call for submissions, we were looking for teams that were ready and eager to learn, iterate, and engage! The six winning teams were selected through a competitive process for their climate resilience content, their projected reach, and their long-term plans for climate impact. This inaugural cohort spanned the gaming industry from an augmented reality-focused experience to cozy and adventure games.
The teams were made up of 2 to 4 members each, and they participated in a series of 13 workshops that were designed to help them understand how game design and stories can drive real-world action.
