Respawn enlists Star Wars artist for debut game
by Rob Crossley
Respawn enlists Star Wars artist for debut game
Renowned concept artist Iain McCaig working with Zampella and West
Respawn Entertainment, the startup studio formed by ousted Infinity Ward bosses, has hired a world-class artist for its secret debut project.
Iain McCaig is a highly respected concept artist with an eye-watering CV that lists numerous blockbuster projects across several entertainment sectors.
He created the original character concepts for the more recent Star Wars trilogy, including designs for Darth Maul and Queen Amidala.
In games, he created characters for three James Bond titles, and was central in the art design of The Secret of Monkey Island, as well as numerous other projects.
But despite these career milestones, the highly enthusiastic McCaig said working with Respawn is the most exhilarating experience Ive ever had in my career.
He said it didnt matter what genre of game he was working on; his principal interests lies elsewhere.
Whether its military games or things set in space, it doesnt matter, my huge burning passion is in designing people, he said.
In an interview to be published soon, McCaig told Develop that half of his current to-do list is working with games companies.
He said Respawn approached him for the concept design job, adding that he simply couldnt turn this offer down.
