We are proud to have been trusted to provide major contributions in 3D, 2D, and VFX for this exciting addition to the dark-fantasy action-RPG genre. With our track record of creating high-quality 3D and 2D assets for AAA games and our expertise in VFX for Unreal Engine 5, we committed to fulfilling the creative vision of HEXWORKS Studios and CI Games throughout the game’s production.
Secret 6 worked with HEXWORKS Studios and CI Games in designing and creating some of the game's most iconic bosses and characters –one such boss is Aydr, the ultimate antagonist that players strive to defeat. We also got to conceptualize and create player characters such as the Hallowed Knight, Blackfeather Ranger, Orian Preacher, and the Condemned, while contributing to creating the models for the rest of the other player classes.
Hallowed Knight, Blackfeather Ranger, Orian Preacher (L-R)
“We worked with Secret 6 on several fronts during the development of Lords of the Fallen, and trusted them to work on some of the most iconic characters in the game. We found it a smooth collaboration and welcomed their efficient and professional manner. This allowed for strong communication between us during the iterative design and development process. The team at Secret 6 quickly captured the aesthetic style of the game and were strongly engaged during our time working together.”
Elevating the impact of the players’ epic quests are the devastating magic spells and character buffs they get to use and witness throughout their adventure. The game showcased three core magic types associated with the story's three warring gods, each with their own visual styles and identities –Rhogar of god Adyr, Radiant of god Orius, and Umbral goddess of the Umbral realm.
Lords Of The Fallen features three schools of magic, each with their unique visual identities: Rhogar, Radiant, Umbral Magic (L-R)
To effectively create stunning real-time visual effects that communicate the game’s lore, skill effects, and power levels, we thoroughly studied the art director’s style guide and found the balance between staying faithful to the material and evolving it into something spectacular. The visual effects were created directly in Unreal Engine 5, saving time and effort with production. Our efforts resulted in the glorious visual effects you’ll find for the game’s player skills, cinematics, and several boss fights, such as the ones with The Congregator Of Flesh, Tancred and Reinhold, Pieta, Harrower Deryla, and Aydr the demon god.
Secret 6 created VFX for the fights with The Congregator Of Flesh, Tancred and Reinhold, and Pieta among others
A unique feature of this dark fantasy action role-playing game is that it allows players to journey between two distinct parallel worlds, Axiom and Umbral. These realms represent the realms of the living and the dead, respectively. To bring these worlds to life, we were entrusted with responsibilities ranging from asset creation to set dressing and level art. Working closely with the game’s developers, we were able to deliver visually stunning environments that enhance the player's experience as they traverse between these two contrasting realms.
Lords Of The Fallen features two distinct parallel worlds, Axiom and Umbral
It was an honor to have been trusted by the talented teams at CI Games and HEXWORKS to help bring this masterpiece to life.
