Written by Marc Demar
We had to be patient, but the wait was worth it – Somnium Space has finally revealed the winners of the June and July Somnium World Building Competition. And what a lineup it is. The submitted worlds showcase the incredible imagination and technical skill of the community, delivering experiences that range from scientific simulations to mesmerizing art spaces and deeply atmospheric builds.
Every month, Somnium Space will crown the top three creators with real-world money – $300 for the top spot, $150 for second, and $50 for third. But it’s not just about the prizes; it’s about the glory. Winners will be featured across Somnium’s socials, and the #1 creator gets a spotlight interview to share their story and inspire others. To join the August competition, follow this link and submit your World: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdndEKNTJFTF6f3v6s45RxTbElbc0ZJZv-7yKq91h64-yHU0Q/viewform
In the video below, Shodah announces the winners with the wit and humor we’ve come to expect from him.
Some of these creations we’ve already covered in the Somnium Times (we just couldn’t resist). But now it’s time to officially celebrate the winners:
June Winners
- 1st: Meloz – Waiting Station: A stylized urban environment that echoes the quiet tension of a late-night metro stop. See our review Exploring ‘Waiting Station’: An Urban Experience in Somnium Space
- 2nd: Unca – Dobbstown AMC: Scary, freaky, abandoned hospital.
- 3rd: KilkennyCat – The Quantum Crystal: A fascinating dive into Duane’s 1923 quantized model of crystal scattering, demonstrating Laue scattering and the reciprocal lattice “without reference to interference laws.”
July Winners
- 1st: Thad_Gyther – Thad Recursive Room: A clever experience that places you in a room… within a larger room containing a larger version of yourself… which itself sits inside an even bigger room with an even bigger you. In short: recursion at its finest!
- 2nd: Libellule86 – Orbital Dance: Crafted in OpenBrush, demonstrating the new Audio Reactive System. See our review “Orbital Dance”, a Cosmic Rapsody in Somnium Space by Libellule
- 3rd: A-ruse – Cozy House: Very cute experience with lots of cats and birds! A brighter remake of Evermist Manor by Mei, originally from VRChat
Each of these worlds deserves a closer look, and we’ll be publishing full reviews soon. For now, let’s take a peek at some highlights and share a few images that capture the spirit of these winning creations.
Congrats to the winners and on we go to the Somnium August World Competition!
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