Global Game Jam is excited to announce a brand-new partnership with Blue Ocean Games to launch the “Rising Tide Challenge”, a monthlong competitive “trailer” jam running May 1–31, 2025. This inspiring new collaboration will give indie developers around the world the opportunity to create and pitch their game concepts directly to a new kind of investor, with real funding on the line. The Rising Tide Challenge invites participants to produce a short, polished, in-engine Game Concept Trailer: a creative video showcasing the core gameplay idea they want to develop into a full game. Developers can choose any theme they like, and the jam is open to individuals and teams of all experience levels. Join our livestream to find out all the details and ask your questions about how you can get involved!