Star Wars: The Old Republic | Art

Project Overview

Contributed to character development for BioWare’s Star Wars: The Old Republic expansion content. Focused on creating high-fidelity character assets for cinematic sequences and in-game hero characters, working within the established Star Wars visual language while pushing the quality bar for the MMO space.

Technical Details

Character Sculpting

Software: ZBrush for high-poly sculpting
Style: Realistic proportions with stylized details matching Star Wars aesthetic
Detail Level: Cinematic-quality assets for key story moments

Texturing & Materials

Pipeline: PBR workflow optimized for real-time cinematics
Maps: Full PBR texture sets with subsurface scattering for skin
Resolution: 4K hero textures with optimized game-ready versions

Pipeline Integration

Engine: Integrated with BioWare’s proprietary engine
Optimization: LOD chain for performance across hardware tiers
Collaboration: Worked closely with animation and lighting teams