GDC23's State of Unreal Tech Showcase unveils Senua's Saga: Hellblade II's Real-Time Facial Animation and how it was used for the development of the game.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II GDC23 State of Unreal Showcase
GDC23 State of Unreal Technology Showcase
During the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2023 State of Unreal showcase, Ninja Theory showcased a real-time facial animation using Unreal Engine. This technology allows the game's characters to have realistic facial expressions and emotions synced with the game's dialogue and actions. The demonstration showed how the technology can create incredibly natural facial movements, which can help to bring the characters to life and make the game's story more engaging.
While the State of Unreal showcase did not reveal much about the gameplay or story of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, it did give fans a glimpse of how the game's graphics and animations have improved. The demonstration showcased the game's ability to use real-time facial animation to create characters that look like real people. This level of realism is impressive and could be a significant step forward for video game graphics and storytelling. However, it is good to note that the technology showcased is still in development and is still being determined how it will be used in the final game.
Senua's Sage: Hellblade II Overview
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Ninja Theory, and it is a sequel to the critically acclaimed Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. The game is being developed for Xbox Series X/S and PC, set in the Viking age. In the game, players will take on the role of Senua, a Celtic warrior, on a quest to save her lover's soul from the Norse goddess of death, Hela.
