The UK Games Industry Mentorship group, Limit Break, has opened its 2025 program applications for both mentors and mentees.
Limit Break was founded in 2019 to increase diversity in the games industry as a whole. To do so, it focuses on connecting newcomers with underrepresented backgrounds with game industry veterans. The goal of this is to ensure a more diverse and well-represented future within the industry.
The mentees enter into a six-month mentorship. They’ll have monthly one-on-one meetings with a variety of games industry veterans from every part of the industry. Additionally, they’ll get access to exclusive online events, guidance, and resources to help them succeed.
Of course, it’s also great for networking and introducing newer and older talent to each other.
Anisa Sanusi, the Founder of Limit Break, shared her thoughts about the start of a new program:
“Everyone at Limit Break is passionate about supporting diverse talent in our industry, and we’re really excited that we are able to run our mentorship program for a seventh year.”
Limit Break Director, Dan Thomas, also expressed his excitement:
“It is a hugely challenging time for the industry at the moment, but we believe mentoring can play a really important role in our current context, far beyond the Limit Break program, by helping our members build long-lasting connections and grow, develop and be inspired as part of an inspiring and supportive community.”
Those who live in the UK or Ireland can fill out applications at the Limit Break website here until April 25. As the program is about diversifying the games industry, preference will be given to those who identify with the following:
- Underrepresented Gender, Orientation, or Ethnicity
- Neurodiverse People
- People With Disabilities
Mentors with over three years of industry experience are encouraged to apply.
The 2025 program will be the seventh year of the mentorship program. In 2025, there were over 1,600 mentors/mentees — a massive increase from the 100 members in the first program.
For more interesting industry news, check out the Japanese government-sponsored “So-Fu” gaming startup support program and the newly revived Retro publisher Acclaim.
