Stella Sora has opened the Cozy Summer Moment Art Creation Contest, inviting Tyrants to capture the season through illustration or comics. The event ties into Version 1.13’s summer theme and the arrival of the new Trekker Suntide Willow, with gift cards, Stellanite Dust, and physical merchandise up for grabs.
Event Schedule (UTC-7)
- Submission Period: Starting now – Aug. 11, 2026, 19:00
- Judging Period: Aug. 11, 2026 – Aug. 16, 2026
- Winner Announcement: Before Aug. 16, 2026
How to Submit
- Create an original entry for your chosen track. The work must be theme-related, follow the criteria below, and be created on or after July 21, 2026 (UTC-7).
- Post it publicly on X (Twitter) or Pixiv with the hashtags #StellaSora and #CozySummerMoment.
- Complete the official Submission Form with your entry link and player details.
Tracks and Recommended Content
The contest is split into two tracks. Both share the same technical requirements and platforms.
Track 1: Illustration
Suggested subjects include:
- The new Trekker Suntide Willow or other Main Story characters
- Trekkers’ swimsuit Appearances from Version 1.13
- The story or events of Version 1.13
Track 2: Comics/Manga
Suggested subjects include:
- Suntide Willow or other Main Story characters
- Version 1.13 swimsuit Appearances
- Version 1.13 Event Story or Missions
- Memes, parodies, or other derivative works based on the above
Submission Requirements
- Platforms: X (Twitter) and Pixiv
- Format: JPG or PNG
- Resolution: No aspect ratio restrictions; the shortest side must be at least 2000 px
- DPI: 300 dpi or higher
Judging Criteria
Entries will be evaluated on:
- Creativity
- Relevance to the theme
- Technical skill (composition, lighting, color, and details for illustrations; clarity, layout, plot, and details for comics)
Awards
Each track has its own prize pool.
Track Prizes
First Place (1 winner per track)
- $100 Gift Card ×1
- Stellanite Dust ×3000
- Stella Sora Illustration Postcard Set (Journey Begins) ×1
- Stella Sora Character Holographic Ticket Set (Journey Begins) ×1
Second Place (2 winners per track)
- $50 Gift Card ×1
- Stellanite Dust ×3000
- Stella Sora Illustration Postcard Set (Journey Begins) ×1
- Stella Sora Character Holographic Ticket Set (Journey Begins) ×1
Third Place (3 winners per track)
- $50 Gift Card ×1
- Stellanite Dust ×3000
General Awards
Lucky Draw (6 winners)
- Randomly selected from all participants who submitted at least one valid entry
- Reward: Stellanite Dust ×1000
Participation Award
- For participants who submitted at least one valid entry
- Reward: Stellanite Dust ×900
Creation Showcase
All compliant entries will be featured in the dedicated Discord channel #CozySummerMoment-showcase, organized by track in rotating threads. The showcase is for display only and does not affect judging. Entries found to involve plagiarism, privacy violations, or deleted source links will be disqualified. After the event ends, showcased works will remain visible for seven more days before being archived.
Important Rules and Terms
- All entries must be original works created specifically for this event on or after July 21, 2026 (UTC-7).
- AI-generated content is not allowed.
- You may submit multiple entries per track and participate in both tracks. Each person can win only one major award per track, but may win awards in other tracks.
- Reposting, re-editing others’ works, displaying cheats or bugs, or violating platform rules is prohibited.
- Works must not contain political, violent, pornographic, grotesque, third-party watermark, NSFW, gory, or obvious commercial promotional content.
- If third-party assets such as fonts are used, the creator must have the legal right to use them.
- Collaborative works must be submitted once by one group member.
- In-game item rewards are limited to the Stella Sora EN Server; winners without a valid account forfeit those rewards.
- Participants who have already won an Excellence Award are not eligible for the Lucky Draw.
- Prize distribution may be adjusted based on participation and submission quality.
- In-game rewards will be distributed during the next scheduled maintenance after the winner announcement. Physical merchandise and gift cards will be coordinated via the official customer service email; gift card procurement may take additional time.
- International transfer fees and taxes are covered by the organizer.
- Winning works are derivative creations and do not represent the game’s actual plot or settings.
- By submitting, you grant Yostar the right to use your work for official Stella Sora content and affiliate social platforms for showcases and promotion. Ownership and all other rights remain with the creator.
- For rule violations or questions, contact StellaSora.cs@yo-star.com.
