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Full creature pipeline — Modeling, Texture/Shading, CFX, Yeti & Arnold
Full creature pipeline — Modeling, Texture/Shading, CFX, Yeti & Arnold
For the Illuvium universe, Mooncake Studio handled the full creature pipeline — from concept interpretation and high-poly modeling, through texture/shading and look development, to character FX with Yeti fur grooming and final Arnold renders. Every creature built to work across cinematic and game-ready contexts.
Each creature demanded meticulous attention to fur simulation, realistic skin shading, and blendshape-driven facial expressions. All assets delivered production-ready with full CFX setups, ready for animation and rendering.
Every creature built for both cinematic trailers and real-time game engine — high-poly ZBrush sculpts retopologized into game-ready meshes without losing character.
A full bestiary of unique creatures — each with distinct anatomy, fur types and personality. From armored beasts to ethereal beings, every asset tells a story.
Translating heavy Yeti grooms into optimized hair cards and shell textures that maintain the look and feel in Unreal Engine at real-time framerates.
Balancing photorealism with the game's stylized art direction — creatures that feel alive and tactile while fitting seamlessly into Illuvium's fantasy world.