“This week, we head to Foundry 42 in Frankfurt, Germany for our Monthly in-depth Studio Update.”
In this episode of Around the Verse, the team gives an in-depth studio update from Foundry 42 in Frankfurt, Germany. They discuss the work done on the Squadron 42 vertical slice and showcase new optimizations of backend tech for both Squadron and Star Citizen. The VFX team focused on creating effects for the slaver base and the coil gas cloud, using software called Houdini. The AI team worked on improving path analysis and ship AI behaviors, while also introducing new functionalities to the subsumption system. The lighting team worked on establishing key lighting moments and improving readability for gameplay. The FPS weapons art team completed the first art passes for various weapons, and the cinematics team provided insight into their process of creating cinematic scenes.
The development team at Foundry 42 Frankfurt began the year by planning and scheduling work across various offices efficiently. The VFX team worked on effects for the slaver base and the coil gas cloud, using Houdini software. The AI team focused on improving movement transitions and behaviors for NPCs in both on-foot and flying combat scenarios. The lighting team put in efforts to showcase key moments and improve the overall player experience. The FPS weapons art team completed art passes for various weapons, while the cinematics team provided details on how they stage and shoot scenes.
The DE Engine team concentrated on performance improvements and addressing issues for the current live release. They developed lightweight memory tracking tools and implemented scripts to analyze memory allocation behavior. The QA team tested mission givers Eckhart and Rudo and worked on improving combat AI behaviors. The environment art team prepared for work on 2018 projects, including updating planet tech and shaders. They also started work on Loreville, a landing zone on Hurston with new quest givers and shops.
The team announced the relaunch of the RSI website, showcased the first wave of subscriber perks, and thanked their backers for their support. They also announced the upcoming episode of Reverse the Verse, and encouraged viewers to follow their social media channels for the latest updates.