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

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Myrkur Games Slush 2018

Myrkur Games at Slush 2018!

November 6, 2018

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New Motion Capture Studio

October 23, 2018

Fjölbrautaskólinn við Ármúla visit

Fjölbrautaskólinn við Ármúla – Office Visit

October 11, 2018

Myrkur Games Midgard Iceland Convention

Midgard Iceland

October 5, 2018

Game Makers Iceland Myrkur Games

Myrkur Games at Game Makers Iceland

September 28, 2018

BBC Arabic Interview Myrkur Games

BBC Arabic Interview

August 31, 2018

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The orange box stage of level design can result in...

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Instagram post 17900773333402322 The orange box stage of level design can result in strange blends between basic geometry and beautiful assets. Here we see the courtyard we've previously shown in a narrative playable stage, with greenery and foliage starting to creep in. . Want to see more? Check out our website at: myrkur.is We also have some developent vlogs out! . . . . . . #leveldesign#gamedeveloper#gamedev#indydev#indydeveloper#slush#slush2019#slushplay#iceland#reykjavik#gamedesign#games#gamer#playstation#ps4#ps5#ue4#unrealengine#environment#3d#3dartist#darken#thedarken#myrkur#myrkurgames#developer#megascans

Let's take a glimpse at the combat arena ...

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Instagram post 17874480055481220 Let's take a glimpse at the combat arena we've set up for our playtests, constructed from a combination of our own scans and data purchased from Quixel Megascans. Here, Ryn and Abram face off against a heavily armed group of Dalsmen warriors. . Want to see more? Check out our website at myrkur.is We also have some development vlogs out 🎬 . . . . . #leveldesign#games#game#darken#thedarken#myrkurgames#myrkur#reykjavík#iceland#unrealengine4#ue4#levels#leveldesigner#gamedevelopment#gamedev#gamedeveloper#indydev#indydeveloper#art#gameart#gamemaking#concept#playstation#combat#sword#fantasy#rpg#ai

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The votes are in, and Myrkur ...

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Instagram post 18079846594085917 We did it! 🎉 The votes are in, and Myrkur Games has won the title of Iceland's Best Creative Industry Startup for 2019! Thank you so much to everyone that voted for us, we couldn't have done it without you! We've now reached the regional level of the competition, where we're pitted against the winners from all the nordic countries. . We would be honored if you would give us your continued support by voting for us at the link in our bio! Or at: https://bit.ly/2WJvf5q Help us take the nordics by storm! 🏆 . . . . . . #iceland#icelandicstartups#startup#nordicstartupawards#nordicstartupawards2019#globalstartup#entrepreneur#ísland#reykjavík#reykjavik#myrkurgames#myrkur#indydev#unrealengine#ue4#developer#gamedev#gamedeveloper#thedarken#darken#nordic#iceland🇮🇸 #competition#gamer#games#game#playstasion#gamedevelopment#programming#voting

Myrkur Games is nominated for the Best Creative ...

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Instagram post 18116052295056505 Myrkur Games is nominated for the Best Creative Industry Startup at the Nordic Startup Awards! 🎉 We're thrilled to have made it through a field of 3.300 nominees to be one of the national finalists for 2019. We would be honored if you would help us get even further by voting for us with the link in our bio.

Natives of the secluded Reigendal, the Dalsmen are...

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Instagram post 17848381027682910 Natives of the secluded Reigendal, the Dalsmen are a strong, militaristic people. Their knowledge and ability at metalwork is unsurpassed, allowing them to field ranks upon ranks of heavily armoured infantry. ⚔🛡 . The Dalsmen are the most common enemy type the player will face in The Darken: Echoes of the End, as they hunt Ryn down for her actions in the game's prologue. . Want to see more? Check out our website: www.myrkur.is . We also have some development vlogs out! Link in bio 🔝 . . . . . #characterart#thedarken#darken#myrkurgames#myrkur#character#zbrush#realtime#unrealengine#ue4#unrealengine4#gamedev#gamedeveloper#games#game#characterconcept#gamecharacter#lastofus#godofwar#playstasion5#characterartist#3d#sculping#charactersculpting#iceland#reykjavik#indydev#development#armor#soldier

A fresh new playable narrative that our level ...

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Instagram post 17862534535549191 A fresh new playable narrative that our level designer is cooking up for the newest chapter 🌍🎮 . Want to see more? Check out our website at myrkur.is We also have some development vlogs out, links in bio 🎬 . . . . . #leveldesign#games#game#darken#thedarken#myrkurgames#myrkur#reykjavík#iceland#unrealengine4#ue4#levels#leveldesigner#gamedevelopment#gamedev#gamedeveloper#indydev#indydeveloper#art#gameart#gamemaking#concept

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