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Re-inventing the fantasy

The Darken combines engaging cinematic storytelling with an immersive fantasy setting.

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One of our most recent scans is of actor Björn ...

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Instagram post 17865809555059064 One of our most recent scans is of actor Björn Stefánsson. Here's a sneak peek at his likeness, but we'll keep it at that for now. Stay tuned for more! . . . . . #characterart#games#game#darken#thedarken#myrkurgames#myrkur#reykjavik#iceland#unrealengine4#ue4#photogrammetry#mocap#gamedevelopment#gamedev#gamedeveloper#indydev#indydeveloper#art#zbrush#characterdesign#concept#playstation#motioncapture#performancecapture#fantasy#rpg#cutscene

A new Blue Lagoon inspired arena our talented ...

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Instagram post 17855690285158177 A new Blue Lagoon inspired arena our talented @eirikurhf created to test out the Combat AI in a fleshed out environment We also did a vlog. Link in description . . . #myrkur#myrkurgames#quixel#quixelmegascans#megascans#unrealengine4#unreal#unrealengine#ue4#level design#games#gamedev#developer#gamedeveloper#indydev#aaa#tripleaaa#iceland#reykjavik#epicgames#gamer#game#ps4#playstation#environment#thedarken#darken

We have a new vlog out!
Storytelling in games...

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Instagram post 17920351282413955 We have a new vlog out! Storytelling in games through real-time narrative 💬✒ Check it out via the link in our bio 🎬 Want to see more? Check out our website: www.myrkur.is Or take a look at our devlogs #myrkur#myrkurgames#quixel#writer#megascans#unrealengine4#writing#unrealengine#ue4#writersofinstagram#games#gamedev#developer#gamedeveloper#indydev#aaa#tripleaaa#iceland#reykjavik#epicgames#gamer#game#ps4#playstation#environment#thedarken#darken

We have been working on a new moveset for one of ...

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Instagram post 17848671185166536 We have been working on a new moveset for one of our enemy types in the Darken. Here's a sneak peak at some of them! 🤺💁‍♂️🪓 . . . #videogames #gamedev #motioncapture #indie #indiegames #indiedev #iceland #ue4 #playstation #pcgames #xbox #action #vlog #startup #gaming #gamedeveloper #gamer #thedarken #indiegame #action #actiongames #mocap #darken #myrkurgames

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