Jake Parker created Inktober in 2009 as a challenge to improve his inking art skills and develop positive drawing habits. It has since grown into a worldwide endeavor with thousands of artists taking on the challenge every year.

October's here, and we decided to run our own version of the challenge.

31 Days - 31 Maps!

Maptober Rules

1) Make a map in Inkarnate according to the theme of the daily prompt
2) Share it on social media, or our discord server in the ⁠🖼map-gallery channel with the tag EVENTS)
3) Use the hashtags #maptober and #maptober2025 for social media posts
4) Repeat!

You can do that daily, every other day, or even once a week. Just try to be consistent with it. Maptober is a challenge for improving your Inkarnate skills.
 
We are looking forward to seeing your maps!

Also, here's the schedule for Inkarnate streams this October. 🎥

Weekly Map Prompts

Here are some weekly map prompts for inspiration and for those who wish to improve their Inkarnate skills with a challenge.

The rules are simple:

1) Make a map in Inkarnate using the week's posted theme.
2) Share it on social media or in the map gallery channel on our discord server with the events tag.

We’re excited to see your maps!

#InkarnateWeeklyPrompt
#Inkarnate

Also, here's the schedule for Inkarnate streams this September. 🎥

Weekly Map Prompts

Here are some weekly map prompts for inspiration and for those who wish to improve their Inkarnate skills with a challenge.

The rules are simple:

1) Make a map in Inkarnate using the week's posted theme.
2) Share it on social media or in the map gallery channel on our discord server with the events tag.

We’re excited to see your maps!

#InkarnateWeeklyPrompt
#Inkarnate

Also, here's the schedule for Inkarnate streams this August. 🎥

Weekly Map Prompts

Here are some weekly map prompts for inspiration and for those who wish to improve their Inkarnate skills with a challenge.

The rules are simple:

1) Make a map in Inkarnate using the week's posted theme.
2) Share it on social media or in the map gallery channel on our discord server with the events tag.

We’re excited to see your maps!

#InkarnateWeeklyPrompt
#Inkarnate

Also, here's the schedule for Inkarnate streams this July. 🎥

Join the Inkarnate Explorers!

We’re opening applications for the next season of Inkarnate Explorers! If you want early access to upcoming features and art while having a chance to steer the direction of our art and features by providing valuable feedback, now’s your chance to apply.

Application Deadline: June 29th

Season Starts Date: July 1st

As an Explorer:

• Get early access to new features and art
• Receive a badge on your profile
• Provide feedback that helps shape features and art before public release

We’re looking for users who are active in the community, regularly publish their work on their Inkarnate profile, and are engaged with the community on Discord. You should be open to exploring all the styles and features Inkarnate offers.

How to Apply?

Write a post in the Discord application forum providing your inkarnate profile and let us know why you want to become a explorer.

If you were Explorer in the last season, please show feedback you have given in canny and discord, and maps you created using the new features and art

If you didn't join our Discord yet, join now!

Weekly Map Prompts

Here are some weekly map prompts for inspiration and for those who wish to improve their Inkarnate skills with a challenge.

The rules are simple:

1) Make a map in Inkarnate using the week's posted theme.
2) Share it on social media or in the map gallery channel on our discord server with the events tag.

We’re excited to see your maps!

#InkarnateWeeklyPrompt
#Inkarnate

Also, here's the schedule for Inkarnate streams this June. 🎥

Weekly Map Prompts

Here are some weekly map prompts for inspiration and for those who wish to improve their Inkarnate skills with a challenge.

The rules are simple:

1) Make a map in Inkarnate using the week's posted theme.
2) Share it on social media or in the map gallery channel on our discord server with the events tag.

We’re excited to see your maps!

#InkarnateWeeklyPrompt
#Inkarnate

Also, here's the schedule for Inkarnate streams this May. 🎥

Weekly Map Prompts

Here are some weekly map prompts for inspiration and for those who wish to improve their Inkarnate skills with a challenge.

The rules are simple:

1) Make a map in Inkarnate using the week's posted theme.
2) Share it on social media or in the map gallery channel on our discord server with the events tag.

We’re excited to see your maps!

#InkarnateWeeklyPrompt
#Inkarnate

Also, here's the schedule for Inkarnate streams this April. 🎥

Join the Inkarnate Explorers!

We’re opening applications for the next season of Inkarnate Explorers! If you want early access to upcoming features and art while having a chance to steer the direction of our art and features by providing valuable feedback, now’s your chance to apply.

Application Deadline: April 1st

Season Starts Date: April 2nd

As an Explorer:

• Get early access to new features and art
• Receive a badge on your profile
• Provide feedback that helps shape features and art before public release

We’re looking for users who are active in the community, regularly publish their work on their Inkarnate profile, and are engaged with the community on Discord. You should be open to exploring all the styles and features Inkarnate offers.

How to Apply?

Write a post in the Discord application forum providing your inkarnate profile and let us know why you want to become a explorer.

If you were Explorer in the last season, please show feedback you have given in canny and discord, and maps you created using the new features and art

If you didn't join our Discord yet, join now!

Weekly Map Prompts

Here are some weekly map prompts for inspiration and for those who wish to improve their Inkarnate skills with a challenge.

The rules are simple:

1) Make a map in Inkarnate using the week's posted theme.
2) Share it on social media or in the map gallery channel on our discord server with the events tag.

We’re excited to see your maps!

#InkarnateWeeklyPrompt
#Inkarnate

Also, here's the schedule for Inkarnate streams this March. 🎥