GDC 2025 Session Viewer
Animation Summit: 'Diablo 4': Bringing to Life the Priestess of Hatred
Chad Waldschmidt (Principal Animator, Blizzard)
Location: Room 2018, West Hall
Date: Monday, March 17
Time: 3:50 pm - 4:20 pm
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Summits Pass - Get your pass now!
Track: Visual Arts
Format: Lecture
Vault Recording: Video
Audience Level: All
An in-depth discussion of the animation and design collaboration behind the Priestess of Hatred encounter in Diablo 4. This talk explores the innovative tools, workflows, and interdisciplinary alignment that led to the smooth production of a highly complex creature, emphasizing the value of trust, creativity, and efficient decision-making across teams.
Takeaway
Attendees will gain insights into fostering effective collaboration between animation and design teams, learn practical techniques for tackling complex creature animations, and discover strategies for developing efficient pipelines and workflows. They'll leave with actionable ideas to enhance cross-disciplinary alignment and improve production processes in their own projects.
Intended Audience
Developers, students, animators, producers.
