Warhammer 40K Darktide

Cinematics

Warhammer 40K Darktide

3D animation

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a first-person action game set in the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40,000. In Darktide, players take on the roles of convicts conscripted by the Inquisition to battle a heretical cult known as the Admonition, which threatens to overrun Atoma Prime with Chaos.

Real-Time Cinematics

We produced real-time 3D animations for in-game cinematic sequences, creating multiple takes with different characters to support a variety of gameplay scenarios while maintaining a consistent visual quality.

Engine Integration

Careful planning was required throughout production to ensure that the animations worked within the constraints of the game engine. This helped guarantee seamless integration, reliable performance, and a smooth player experience.

Animation Challenges

Managing these interconnected variables is one of the ongoing challenges of game animation. Ensuring that character performances, gameplay requirements, and technical constraints all work together requires careful planning and iteration.

Bringing It into the Game

Seeing our work come to life in the final game was a truly rewarding experience. Watching the cinematics function as part of the larger gameplay experience gave us a real appreciation for how all the pieces came together.
A Passion Project

Results

This is the point where we proudly present what we ended up with.