Source: https://www.massassi.net/
Brian at The Massassi Temple has posted that there will be a level design contest to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II next year:

New MP Level Contest by JKLE_Cougar and JKDF2.NET - Brian @ 11:30 AM […]
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New MP Level Contest by JKLE_Cougar and JKDF2.NET - Brian @ 11:30 AM

🏆 ANNOUNCING: The Jedi Knight 30th Anniversary Level Creation Contest! 🏆

To mark 30 incredible years of Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, we’re throwing a year-long level building contest for the entire multiplayer community!

🗓️ Deadline: October 9th, 2027 (Jedi Knight's 30th Birthday!)

💵 Starting Prize Pool: $300 (Seeded personally!)

Whether you're a veteran level designer or picking up the editor for the first time, you have 1 full year to build something awesome.

📋 Quick Rules Overview:

Game: Jedi Knight or Mysteries of the Sith
Vanilla Compatibility: Maps MUST work on original/vanilla JK or MotS (cannot require OpenJKDF2 or SMITH) so every player can join in on the 30th birthday games!
Type: Multiplayer maps only (Deathmatch, CTF, KTF, Co-Op, Assault, KOTH)
Capacity: Must include 32 walk players for big games
Quality: Must be fully playable and crash-free
Fresh Starts: Must be a brand new project built from scratch
AI Policy: AI assistance is allowed, but levels cannot be 100% AI-generated

💰 Become a Judge & Grow the Prize Pot!

Don't build maps but want to get involved? Anyone who donates to the prize pot earns a spot on the judging panel! 100% of donations go directly to the winners:

🥇 1st Place: 50%

🥈 2nd Place: 30%

🥉 3rd Place: 20%

Fire up your editors and let's see what you can create! May the Force be with you! 🌌⚔️

For more information or to get your questions answered, drop by our Discord and talk to JKLE_Cougar.