Hellblade 2 Development Footage Reveals Accurate Bird Dropping Simulation
Development footage from the upcoming Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 reveals that a commitment to realism even extends to the sequel's bird droppings. The upcoming indie adventure is a sequel to 2017's Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, which saw the titular warrior battle through a dark fantasy world inspired by Norse and Celtic mythology. Trailers suggest Hellblade 2 will be truly next-gen, with location accurate bird poop apparently adding to the level of immersion.
Despite being an independent game, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice was highly praised for its impressive graphics and presentation. The title sees players explore a unique fantasy world inspired by Norse and Celtic myth, and its environments and characters are rendered in truly breathtaking detail. A post-launch PC update for Senua's Sacrifice pushed the graphics envelope even further with ray tracing lighting, and Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 looks to deliver an even more stunning world. The upcoming sequel will bring the Norse and Celtic world to life using new-generation console technology, allowing Senua's fears and demons to render themselves with additional realism. Realistic weather graphics in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 shows off truly impressive tech, but location accurate bird poop is even more amazing.
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A Twitter post from developer Ninja Theory shows off the process of creating location accurate bird poop in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. The video shows a cliffside buzzing with birds, which would realistically be covered in droppings from the feathered creatures. Apparently making use of reference material, Ninja Theory is able to achieve a high level of realism by spreading white bird poop
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