WINGS Opens Pitches for Women- and Gender-Diverse-Led PC Games
The indie fund is inviting proposals for premium PC games from eligible teams, but applicants need a playable build and should read the official FAQ before submitting.
The 60-second version
WINGS is accepting premium PC game pitches from studios led by women and gender-diverse developers, provided they have a playable build and read the FAQ.
Key points
- A playable version lets reviewers assess interaction, execution, and production risk beyond a concept deck.
- The leadership requirement defines the fund's mission and should reflect genuine decision-making authority.
- The premium PC focus narrows the platform and commercial model while allowing varied genres and audiences.
- The cited call provides no new fixed round amount, deadline, or guarantee of investment.
Verdict. For teams that meet all three filters, this is a concrete route to consideration; the strongest pitch will make the game, leadership, and business fit immediately legible.
WINGS is inviting pitches for premium PC games from studios led by women and gender-diverse developers. Its official pitch page tells applicants to arrive with a playable build and to read the FAQ first.
The invitationThree conditions define who is ready to pitch
| Playable build | Lets reviewers evaluate the core interaction and current execution. |
|---|---|
| Eligible leadership | The studio must be led by women and gender-diverse developers. |
| Premium PC title | Keeps the project within the fund's stated product and platform focus. |
| FAQ reviewed | Makes applicants responsible for the fund's detailed process and fit guidance. |
Why playableA build tests the proposition, not just the presentation
A deck can explain an idea, but working software shows whether the core loop, controls, feedback, art direction, and technical foundation combine into an experience. It also makes remaining production risk easier to discuss.
Why leadershipThe criterion is the fund's mission, not an application theme
The condition directs capital toward teams whose real leadership includes women and gender-diverse developers. Applicants should make decision-making authority and studio structure clear rather than relying on a nominal title.
Why premium PCA broad creative remit inside a defined market
WINGS says it funds premium PC games across genres, sizes, and audiences. The phrase narrows the primary platform and commercial model even while leaving substantial room for different kinds of games. Edge cases should be checked against the official FAQ.
The build proves there is something to evaluate; the team and product criteria determine whether WINGS is the right evaluator.
Before submittingMake the playable case easy to understand
- Test the build on a clean PC and make the first playable minutes clear.
- State what is complete, temporary, or still experimental.
- Explain who leads creative, production, business, and ownership decisions.
- Describe the premium sales model, target PC audience, schedule, budget, and use of funds.
- Read and follow the current official FAQ before sending the pitch.
Primary sourcesWINGS pitch page·WINGS·Game Developer