Hey there! We're UPGRADE,
UPenn's game development club.
Since 2016, we've been making games. Join us!
So what exactly do we do?
Beyond making games, we also provide UPenn students the resources, opportunities, and environment to foster their passion and creativity.
Game jams.
We organize and host game jam(s) every year. Food and vibes are always included for free, and anyone can join. The winning team gets free tickets to that year's PAX East.
Workshops + tutorials.
Whether you're new to making games or if you're simply looking to refine your skills, we often host hands-on learning activities. This ranges from learning Git to debugging the Unity editor.
Speaker events + collabs.
We sometimes invite back Penn alumni and key industry figures to come and talk about their experiences and career journey. We also do crossovers with other Penn clubs!
No experience needed,
no applications necessary.
We welcome anyone who is interested in any aspect of game development. That means you artists, designers, programmers, writers, musicians, etc.
Join us IRL!
We usually onboard new members at the beginning of the school year. Follow us on our Instagram and check our events page so you don't miss updates!
Join our Discord!
Also, feel free to join our server at any time for the latest events and announcements. It's a pretty chill place, in our opinion.