Behind the Theory: Episode 03 - Dan Attwell, Environment Art Director

In this episode we talk to Ninja Environment Art Director Dan Attwell, one of the original members of the Hellblade team. Dan talks us through his start in the industry, how it has changed over the years, and why visiting Iceland was so important in the development of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II.
0:22 Intro
0:48 The original Hellblade team.
3:54 Dan's start in games.
10:54 How has Environment Art changed over the years?
16:56 Why ground truth reference is so important.
21:00 Visiting Iceland.
30:17 The Famous Bird Poop Cannon.
35:22 The game Dan has always wanted to make.
39:57 Dan's advice on getting a start in Environment Art.

[@IntimateGamer]

there never will be another game like Hellblade. There will never be another character like Senua. Those of us who have played through know exactly what mean.

[@graemepalmer2306]

Great interview! Always interesting to hear honest experiances and insights like this from others in the industry - I've been binging through all the NinjaTheory blogs today, and what your team have achived is inspiring.
I cant wait to see some more behind the scenes from your current projects - Keep up the great work!

[@sakarakit5835]

best studio ever

[@Wenedi]

I'm loving those interviews. As a character artist currently finishing up my bachelors this is very inspiring

[@oliverlarroque]

Love the insights from both the development diaries and these podcasts, really great for giving people a behind the scenes of home much craftsmanship goes into each part of the game.

[@toetag4]

I’m here for it , can’t wait for it

[@idd936]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheProphegy]

I hope this game comes to Playstation at some point. Massive fan but idk if I can buy a $500 Xbox for this even though I’m tempted. lol.

[@Matchplains]

It won't might as well just buy a xbox

[@barry_the_xalanyn]

Put those on Spotify please

[@StatesGames]

Available

[@DovahHouse]

When is hell blade 2 coming out? 😢

[@erfanrx3793]

When hellblade II when??????????????

[@sean7332]

SHOW GAMEPLAY

[@RealNonstopTalent]

They did at VGAs ya 🤡

[@TheJulioCombat]

June 11th

[@spartanmobilegamer5667]

You should play hellblade senua sacrifice..

[@ktdagoat1289]

​@@spartanmobilegamer5667 Ehh im pretty sure 2 is gonna be Senuas face and troubles but everything else will be 100% different..

[@spartanmobilegamer5667]

@@ktdagoat1289 ninja theory already said they will focus on brutal combat for hb2 .. and hb2 will be directed by rhanni tucker the DMC definitive game detector & DMC reboot combat design

[@elhijodesnake6191]

Bla, bla, bla... Coming 2027. 😡