Crafting the imaginative, evolving environments of Guild Wars 2 "affords us so much creativity"

Guild Wars 2 environment design; an army of knights hold burning flags as they come under fire from fireballs, set against dark clouds.

Creating environments for a game like Guild Wars 2, a online massively multiplayer role-playing game prone to evolution, change and dramatic story beats can be daunting. It can throw up some unique artistic and technical challenges.

Set in the vibrant, war-torn world of Tyria, Guild Wars 2 offers a vast and varies mix of fantasy styles, where every region is unique. Branching narratives and set-piece events can change the world over time. If you want to read more about the art of Guild Wars 2, read my interview with Guild Wars 2 art director Aaron Coberly and my deep dive with creature and character lead artist Adam Hogseth.