This Stunning 3D Castle Environment Was Inspired by a Real-Life Location

Take a look a this serene and tranquil 3D castle yard environment, created by Frank Radecki, a Senior Lighting Artist and Level Artist, as a personal project. Inspired by the architecture and vibes of Vajdahunyad Vára, a real-life 19th-century castle located in Budapest, Hungary, this real-time scene was set up using Blender in combination with some models and materials from the Megascans library. As for rendering and lighting, the author utilized Unreal Engine 5 and its Lumen tool.

Here's a cool WIP GIF showcasing the environment during its different stages of production:

And here are some of Frank's previous works, you can see more by visiting the creator's ArtStation and LinkedIn pages:

If you'd like to learn more about creating castle scenes in UE5, we recommend checking out our interview with 3D Artist Hota Aisa, who previously shared a short breakdown of the Unreal Engine 5-powered Castle environment, discussed the workflow, and explained how Demon's Souls inspired the project.

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