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Game Narrative Summit: Cinematics and Interactivity in 'Cyberpunk 2077': Two Sides of the Same Coin?

Kajetan Kasprowicz  (Cinematic Designer, CD PROJEKT RED)

Location: Room 2016, West Hall

Date: Monday, March 18

Time: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Summits Pass - Get your pass now!

Topic: Game Narrative

Format: Session

Vault Recording: Video

Audience Level: Intermediate

Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion Phantom Liberty have an immersive approach to cinematics never before seen in a triple-A RPG title. Told from the perspective of the Cinematic team, this talk will take you through the process of designing scenes for the expansion, focusing on open-world gigs, and the specific challenges that the design paradigms presented.

Takeaway

Attendees will learn why the CD PROJEKT RED team decided that it is worth telling the game's story from a first-person perspective, as well as what specific production and design challenges it brought into the picture.

Intended Audience

This lecture is oriented towards game designers who are interested in the storytelling and cinematic arts, willing to get to know practices used in Cyberpunk 2077 development.



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