Epic Games Acquires Creators of Facial Animations for God of War and Spider-Man

Company Epic games announced the acquisition of the studio Cubic motionspecializing in creating advanced facial animation for games, movies and VR projects. Now the team will work in collaboration with specialists from the group 3Lateralwho joined Epic Games last January.

“We’re excited to join Epic Games and look forward to the next chapter in our story,” said Cubic Motion CEO Gareth Edwards. Together, we have unique capabilities to push the boundaries of digital technology, bringing even more realism and immersion into all kinds of visual entertainment. “

Epic Games previously worked in collaboration with 3Lateral and Cubic Motion on a photorealistic video. Siren. Both teams will improve the technology of animation and digitalization of people based on Unreal engine 4.

Developments and related services, as is already happening with the engine today, Epic Games will share with third-party industry partners.

Earlier Cubic motion Engaged in facial animation for games such as God of War, Horizon: Zero Dawn and Spider-Man (2018).

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