Creating Narrative Through Character Design in Expedition 33 (2025 Game of The Year)

We sat down with Alan Reynaud, Lead Character Artist at Sandfall Interactive (the studio behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33), to uncover the secrets behind its captivating visuals. Set in a stunning, Belle Époque-inspired Art Deco France, the game's compelling narrative relies heavily on authentic character design. In this case study, Alan reveals his unique workflow using Marvelous Designer, along with some tips and tricks for crafting authentic period-specific garments that elevate the story. If you're a character artist, game developer, or a fan of Expedition 33, you don't want to miss this this exclusive look behind the scenes of the 2025 Game of The Year! _______________________________________________ Social Media & Links: _______________________________________________ Get the software: https://marvelousdesigner.com/pricing?type=personal Website / Forum: https://marvelousdesigner.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvelousdesigner/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marvelousdesigner/ Discord Invite Link: https://discord.gg/2Xf3kKr ______________________________________________ Version used: Marvelous Designer 2025.1 Default 3 button mouse presets Tutorial Computer Specifics: OS: Windows 11 64 bit CPU: i7+ GPU: RTX 3060 or RTX 4070 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recommended Specs (PC): CPU: Intel Processor Corei7 3.0Ghz or higher RAM: 32GB or more GPU min: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX series or NVIDIA® Quadro