Closer Look at Wildlife VFX in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

VFX artist Anton Pasichnyk continues the series of effects he did for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. This time, he let us have a closer look at the wildlife he made with Unreal Engine.

Most environment effects have dynamic parameters like time of the day, biome/region, and player position, and Pasichnyk made sure birds, bees, and other animals would react realistically. The crows fly away when the player approaches, butterflies swing from one flower to another, and spiders drop from their webs, waiting for their victims. There is also a Silent Hill 2 Easter egg.

If you want more, Pasichnyk has shared the weather destructions he created for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2.

These and more can be found on his ArtStation. Here are some other works to entice you:

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