Metin2 20th anniversary contests: the four deadlines, how to enter, and what the winners get
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2026 11:30 pm
Quick summary
The anniversary page lists the same conditions for all four contests:
Q: Which contest closes first?
A: Fan Art, on 25 October 2026.
Q: Can I enter more than one contest?
A: Yes. The entry conditions allow one entry per contest and let a player take part in multiple contests.
Q: Can I submit AI generated art?
A: No. The entry conditions state that AI generated, traced or copied works are not permitted.
Q: Where do I send my entry?
A: By email, to the address listed for each contest on the anniversary page.
Q: Do the deadlines use a specific time zone?
A: Yes. Submissions after 11:59 PM CET on the deadline are not considered.
Q: When does the premium item actually appear in the game?
A: The anniversary page says the item can only be awarded once it is available in a future update, and expects it to be published by the end of 2027 at the earliest.
Sources
Metin2 20th anniversary contests page
Gameforge: The Clock's Ticking, Send Us Your Fan Art!
- Gameforge launched four creative contests for the Metin2 20th anniversary on 22 September 2026.
- Fan Art closes first, on 25 October 2026. Share Your Memories closes 1 November 2026, Premium Item Design closes 22 November 2026, and Cosplay closes 6 December 2026.
- Entries go by email to a contest specific address, and each contest has its own submission rules.
- Winning fan art goes into the game client as loading screens, the best premium item design becomes a real premium item, and the winning cosplay becomes a new NPC.
- All four contests share one set of entry conditions, including a ban on AI generated, traced or copied work.
- Share Your Memories, 22 September to 1 November 2026. Send images as JPG or PNG, or videos as YouTube links, to 20Years_Memories@metin2.de. Selected entries go into an anniversary collage shown during the official stream.
- Fan Art, 22 September to 25 October 2026. Send JPG or PNG to 20Years_Fanart@metin2.de. Videos are not permitted. The top three artworks are added to the client as loading screens.
- Premium Item Design, 22 September to 22 November 2026. Send JPG or PNG to 20Years_ItemDesign@metin2.de. Choose one of three categories: mount, pet or costume, including hairstyle. The best design in each category is implemented in the game as a new premium item.
- Cosplay, 22 September to 6 December 2026. Send photos as JPG or PNG, or videos as YouTube links, to 20Years_Cosplay@metin2.de. Submit at least one photo of the finished design plus three photos documenting the process. The best cosplay becomes the template for a new Metin2 NPC.
The anniversary page lists the same conditions for all four contests:
- Participation is free and open to all players.
- Only original creations are permitted. AI generated, traced or copied works are not permitted.
- Each player may submit one entry per contest, but may enter multiple contests.
- Submissions that arrive after 11:59 PM CET on the deadline are not considered.
- Gameforge's standard terms and conditions for prize draws and competitions apply.
- By submitting, you confirm the entry can be used in the anniversary activities, for example in streams, on official channels, and for selected winning entries in the game.
- Fan Art: the top three artworks become loading screens in the game client.
- Premium Item Design: the winning design in each category is implemented as a new premium item, and the top three in a category receive it as a reward once it is available.
- Cosplay: the winning design becomes a new NPC for future game content.
- Share Your Memories: selected entries go into the official collage, and every valid submission goes into a raffle with 30 winners.
- All contests: in game rewards and anniversary merchandise, and the winning entries are shown on the official anniversary stream with comments from the developers.
Q: Which contest closes first?
A: Fan Art, on 25 October 2026.
Q: Can I enter more than one contest?
A: Yes. The entry conditions allow one entry per contest and let a player take part in multiple contests.
Q: Can I submit AI generated art?
A: No. The entry conditions state that AI generated, traced or copied works are not permitted.
Q: Where do I send my entry?
A: By email, to the address listed for each contest on the anniversary page.
Q: Do the deadlines use a specific time zone?
A: Yes. Submissions after 11:59 PM CET on the deadline are not considered.
Q: When does the premium item actually appear in the game?
A: The anniversary page says the item can only be awarded once it is available in a future update, and expects it to be published by the end of 2027 at the earliest.
Sources
Metin2 20th anniversary contests page
Gameforge: The Clock's Ticking, Send Us Your Fan Art!