Destiny 2: Forsaken
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Destiny 2: Forsaken

Character groom for the Forsaken expansion cinematic

Client Axis Studios
Type Gaming · VFX
Role Grooming · Houdini
Destiny 2: Forsaken

About the Project

For the Destiny 2: Forsaken expansion, Mooncake Studio delivered character grooming work on Houdini for Axis Studios. The project focused on the character Uldren Sov for the cinematic trailer.

Precise hair and fur grooming in Houdini, matching Bungie's art direction for one of gaming's most iconic franchises.

Technical Challenges

Cinematic Grooming

Character grooming for Bungie's Forsaken cinematic — every strand placed to match Axis Studios' art direction while performing under dynamic lighting and motion.

Houdini Workflows

Procedural grooming techniques in Houdini enabling rapid iteration — clump patterns, length maps and dynamic styling all driven by artist-friendly controls.