Celebrating Crytek's 25th anniversary, the art director of Crysis reflects on how the game redefined visuals by mimicking nature instead of designing fictional landscapes. With field trips to places like Haiti for authentic references, Crysis nailed details like sunlight and ocean reflections, keeping its visuals impressive even after 16 years. Although there's buzz about Crysis 4, the project is on hold due to staff cuts at Crytek.
Published on: 7/28/2025
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