“Forged Among the Stars” – Space Engineers 1 & 2 Screenshot Competition!

Community

09/01/2026

SUMMARY

Submission Start: Friday, January 9, 2026 (UTC)
Deadline for Submissions: Friday, February 13, 2026 – 23:59 UTC
Create and submit your Space Engineers 1 & 2 screenshots for your chance to have your image implemented as an official in-game loading screen, showcased on our official social media channels, and win a €20 Steam gift card.
The Top 10 entries will be chosen by the Keen Software House team.
Five Winners will have their screenshot selected as a loading screen, with the remaining winners receiving Honorable Mentions.

Hello Engineers!

We are excited to announce a brand-new community event: “Forged Among the Stars”, a cinematic screenshot competition for both Space Engineers 1 & 2.

Have an eye for scale, atmosphere, and engineering beauty? This competition gives you the chance to capture the frontier of Space Engineers 1 & 2 and have your screenshot featured as an official loading screen, as well as showcased across Keen Software House’s social media platforms. On top of this, winners will also receive a Steam gift card.

Your screenshot could showcase a massive industrial build, a quiet moment in deep space, or a dramatic planetary scene. Whether captured in Survival or Creative, we want to see Space Engineers 1 & 2 through your perspective.

Our community events continue to deliver incredible creations, and we can’t wait to see what you capture this time.

Good luck, Engineers!

HOW TO SUBMIT

Please submit your entries to community@keenswh.com with the subject line: “Forged Among the Stars – Screenshot Competition”

Entries must be submitted in JPG or PNG format
Minimum resolution: 1920 × 1080
Screenshots must be submitted attached to the email.
Each contestant may submit unlimited entries, but can only win once
Each submission must include:
- Screenshot title
- Your in-game name

Important restrictions:

No AI-generated images
No edited or manipulated images
No mods
Screenshots must be captured directly in-game
Submissions that match the visual style of our existing loading screens are encouraged.
No creations from established sci-fi universes or intellectual properties.

Make sure that you read the rules carefully, so you know all of the contest guidelines before submitting your screenshots.

EVALUATION & RESULTS

The period for submissions begins on Friday, January 9, 2026 (UTC) and concludes on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 23:59 UTC.

During the following period, we will review all submissions to ensure quality and that the rules have been adhered to. From the eligible entries, the Keen Software House team will select 10 winners at their sole discretion.

Winners will be contacted via email and announced on Keen Software House’s official social media channels.

PRIZES

5 Winners
- Screenshot featured as an official Space Engineers 1 or 2 loading screen
- €20 Steam gift card
5 Honorable Mentions
- Featured across Keen Software House social media
- €20 Steam gift card each

All winners will:

Be credited by their in-game name
Be tagged on social media, where possible

SPACE ENGINEERS SCREENSHOT COMPETITION

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.

RULES & LEGAL

Eligibility:
This Campaign is open only to those who are 13 years of age or older as of the date of entry. The Campaign is open to legal residents of any country or state and is void where prohibited by law. The Campaign is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Agreement to Rules:
By participating, the Contestant (“You”) agrees to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and You represent and warrant that You meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, You agree to accept the decisions of Keen Software House as final and binding as it relates to the content of this Campaign.

Campaign Period:
Entries will be accepted online starting 09/01/2026 (UTC) and ending 13/02/2026 at 23:59 UTC. All online entries must be received by this time.

How to Enter:
The Campaign must be entered by submitting a screenshot entry to community@keenswh.com. The entry must fulfill all Campaign requirements, as specified, to be eligible. Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Keen Software House.

General Guidelines:
Entries must be original screenshots captured in Space Engineers 1 & 2. Each contestant may submit unlimited entries but may only win once. Screenshots must not contain AI-generated content, edits, or mods. Keen Software House will automatically be granted the right to use and modify any and all entries for any and all purposes, whether or not the entrant is declared a winner.Keen Software House will automatically be granted the right to use and modify any and all entries for any and all purposes, whether or not the entrant is declared a winner.

Prizes:
The Winner(s) of the Campaign will have their screenshots featured on Keen Software House’s social media channels, with one Grand Winner selected for an official in-game loading screen. Winners will receive a €20 Steam gift card. Prizes are non-transferable. Any prize-related expenses or taxes are the sole responsibility of the Winner.

Marek Rosa (CEO, Creative Director, Founder of Keen Software House), Joel Wilcox, Vaclav Novotny and Arron Tawn will officially carry out the duties of Winner Selection and Notification: Winners will be selected by Marek Rosa, Karel Antonin, Joel Wilcox, Vaclav Novotny and Arron Tawn. Winners will be notified via email at the end date of the contest. Keen Software House shall have no liability for any Entrant’s or Winner’s failure to receive notices due to spam, junk e-mail or other security settings or for Winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to acknowledge the prize, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and release as required, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner selected, or Keen Software House will automatically be granted the right to use and modify the entry for all purposes. Receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this Campaign is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY WINNER (AT KEEN SOFTWARE HOUSE’S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE CAMPAIGN, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
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Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Campaign is Keen Software House, located in Prague, Czech Republic.
The Campaign hosted by Keen Software House is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook.
By submitting an entry, You, the Contestant, have affirmatively reviewed, accepted, and agreed to all of the Official Rules.
Thank you and good luck!