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![Art Fight 2026 marks the historic 10th anniversary of the digital art-gifting website, breaking tradition by introducing three competitive teams instead of the usual two ["0.5.7", "0.5.14"]. The massive online event officially runs from July 1, 2026, to August 1, 2026.🎭 The 2026 Anniversary ThemesIn celebration of a decade of the website's launch, the community voted overwhelmingly for a brand-new concept. The three theater-inspired teams for this year are:Team Comedy ["0.5.13"]Team Mystery ["0.5.22"]Team Tragedy ["0.5.22"]🗓️ Important Schedule & TimelineStart Date: July 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time / 6:00 PM UTC.End Date: August 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time / 6:00 PM UTC.Preparation Window: Players are encouraged to update character references and build "hitlists" before the event starts ["0.5.22"].⚔️ Game Mechanics & RulesThe Core Loop: Artists upload their Original Characters (OCs) and "attack" players on opposing teams by drawing those characters.Point System: Points are assigned automatically based on the complexity, shading, and scale (e.g., full-body vs. bust) of the art submission.Revenge & Friendly Fire: Returning a drawing to someone who attacked you is a "revenge". Attacking a member of your own team is "friendly fire" and awards 75% of the standard point value.Strict Rule on Pre-drawing: Creating any final attack artwork before July 1 is strictly forbidden and can result in an account ban. Only general storyboarding or thumbnailing is permitted beforehand.🎬 Special Anniversary MAPTo commemorate the 10th anniversary, the staff is hosting the 5th annual Multi-Animator Project (MAP). This year's collaborative project features 34 selected community animators working to the song "Radiant Revival" by Jamie Paige featuring Hatsune Miku.](https://pakistaniart.pk/media/c/x_1,y_0,w_999,h_562,c_crop/w_480,q_auto,f_auto/pakistaniart/art-fight-2026-marks-the-historic-10th-anniversary-of-the-di-1783557450222)