Environment Artist Reacts: Rivers in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Step into the breathtaking landscapes of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II as I explore the artistry behind its world. As a game environment artist, I’ll share insights into the techniques and design choices that make this world feel so authentic and alive.

0:00 Intro
0:20 Rivers and Rocks
1:12 Screen-space Reflection Woes
2:04 Standout Water Feature
2:56 Environmental Storytelling
3:22 River Flotsam Accumulation
4:21 Happy as a Pig in Muck
4:45 Beautiful Babbling Brook
5:04 Flowmaps
5:31 Cross-section of River
9:00 River Confluence and Volume
9:39 Apollonian Sandstone
11:44 Water Steps and Drops
12:37 Impressive Flowmap Resolution
14:04 Missing VFX Splashes
15:00 Wheres the Water Gone?
16:31 Getting Wind Speed Right
17:55 Great to see Warhorse's Success
19:37 Wagon in the River
20:54 Backing off from Bandits
22:25 A Beautiful Walk in the Woods
23:37 Cry Engine over-taken by Unreal Engine
26:12 Really Well Done Vegetation
29:38 Closing Thoughts

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Commentary and in-game audio.
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