In December 2021, at The Game Awards, Ninja Theory studio presented the first gameplay video for the upcoming action game Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2. One of the most memorable moments of this show was the appearance of a giant and the battle with him of the main character and her team. Almost six months later, the developer decided to show fans how this scene was created.
In a new behind-the-scenes video, the team showcases footage of a human being’s motion capture to then recreate the motion of a giant in-game. By the way, the actor who performed all the movements was the art director of the characters. He perfectly imagined and understood what the giant’s actions should be.
Big but believable. See how we brought this giant character to life.
Ninja Theory previously stated that Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 will make the first game feel like an “indie game”. A release date for the sequel has yet to be announced. Most likely, the development team will share it, along with new details on the game, at the upcoming major Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, which will take place on June 12th.
