Every month we throw open the doors to creators who want to build with Waypoint Studios, and every month we learn a little more about what makes an application shine. Here's how July 2026 played out.
We reached a decision on 205 applications this month, and 7% of them earned a place in the programme. Read on for what our new creators are making, and some honest, general pointers for anyone thinking of applying next time.
Applicants came to us making add-ons (24%), worlds (19%) and skin packs (13%). It's always exciting to see the spread of ideas landing in our inbox, from polished packs to fresh takes we hadn't expected.
Now for the best part — the creators we said yes to. Among those who joined us, the most common accepted products were add-ons (57%), worlds (57%) and skin packs (7%). Within that same group, requested products we did not accept were skin packs (21%), add-ons (14%) and emotes (7%). A few highlights:
- LaneTheTurtle — Skin Packs (portfolio)
- Fabricio Artavia — Worlds (portfolio)
- Sebilicul — Worlds (portfolio)
- Orborus — Worlds (portfolio)
- Keyyard — Add-Ons (portfolio)
- ShineaL Studios — Add-Ons, Texture Packs (portfolio)
- Olivares Studios — Add-Ons, Worlds (portfolio)
- WhiteAnt Studios — Add-Ons (portfolio)
Not every application made it through, and that's okay — most near-misses come down to a handful of recurring themes. If you're planning to apply, these are the areas worth polishing first:
- Portfolio quality & polish (seen in 90% of unsuccessful applications) — The strongest applications lead with a portfolio of finished, well-presented work. Rough drafts, work-in-progress shots, or a thin body of samples make it hard for us to gauge the level of craft.
- Ownership & licensing (seen in 6% of unsuccessful applications) — Everything you submit must be your own work, free of third-party assets you don't have the rights to. Unclear ownership, borrowed assets, or missing licences are something we can't move past.
- Originality & creative direction (seen in 4% of unsuccessful applications) — We look for a distinct creative voice. Work that leans heavily on generic templates, common asset packs, or closely mirrors existing content doesn't stand out enough for a partnership.
- Partnership terms (seen in 3% of unsuccessful applications) — Our partnerships involve exclusivity and ownership commitments. Applications that aren't able to meet those terms can't proceed, however strong the work.
- Not enough detail (seen in 2% of unsuccessful applications) — A short or vague application gives us little to evaluate. Tell us clearly what you make, how you work, and why you want to partner with us — the more concrete, the better.
- Incomplete or unresponsive (seen in 2% of unsuccessful applications) — Some applications stall because they're incomplete or we couldn't get the follow-up we needed. A complete, contactable application gives us everything we need to say yes.
- Experience & track record (seen in 1% of unsuccessful applications) — We partner with creators who already have a body of work behind them. If you're just starting out, keep building your portfolio and apply again once you have more finished pieces to show.
- Fit with our catalogue (seen in 1% of unsuccessful applications) — Not every great creator is the right fit for what we're building right now. Sometimes the style, scope, or content direction simply doesn't line up with the catalogue we're curating.
Applications are open all year round. If you make great content and you're ready to partner up, we'd love to see what you've got — polish your portfolio and apply.
