"Under Pressure": nominated for the German Computer Game Award

Nomination for the 2026 German Computer Game Award: ‘Under Pressure’ from the Animation and Game study programme

Great excitement in the faculty of […]: the game“Under Pressure”, developed by a team from the Animation and Game study programme at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, has been nominated for the “Best Prototype” young talent award at the 2026 German Computer Game Awards.

The German Computer Game Award (DCP) is one of the most prestigious awards in the German games industry. From a large number of entries, this year’s jury selected outstanding projects that stand out for their innovation, playability and cultural relevance. A total of 800,000 euros in prize money will be awarded – and even a nomination comes with a cash prize.

‘Under Pressure’, a student project from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, is among a line-up of promising new productions from across Germany.

The prototype is already playable and can be downloaded via itch.io:
https://limestudio.itch.io/underpressure

‘Under Pressure’ is a cooperative multiplayer game in which three players take on tasks together in a submarine and must work together under pressure to complete their mission.

“This year’s nominees reflect the enormous breadth and excellence of German games development,” emphasises jury chair Prof. Dr Sabiha Ghellal. The emerging talent categories in particular demonstrate the creative potential of the next generation of developers.

We warmly congratulate the team comprising Aaliyah Schäfer, Malvina Arakelian, Lea Eschlberger, Felina Westrich, Romy Scherwat, Tim Richter, Fabius Sachs and Rosalie Stallman on their nomination and look forward to seeing what happens next!

The winner of the ‘Best Prototype’ category will be announced on 29 April 2026 in the Herkulessaal at the Munich Residenz. The awards ceremony can also be watched live via a Twitch livestream.