The Cinematic Animation Lead of Baldur’s Gate 3, Jim Southworth, has died. Improvement studio Larian confirms the loss
For such an enormous role-playing sport like Baldur’s Gate 3 the quantity and high quality of cinematics is really outstanding. Jim Southworth was chargeable for this as Cinematic Animation Lead and did an excellent job. Now the developer has handed away, as Larian writes on X (previously Twitter).
We’re unhappy to announce the passing of Jim Southworth, our Cnimeatic Animation Lead. Jim cared deeply about his workforce, and it confirmed in his work. He liked making video games, and we liked making them with him. We are going to all miss him.
We’re unhappy to announce the passing of Jim Southworth, our Cinematic Animation lead.
Jim cared deeply about his workforce, and the outcomes shone via of their work. He liked making video games, and we liked making them with him. We’re all going to overlook him.
– Larian Studios (@larianstudios) November 13, 2023
Deeply linked within the gaming cosmos
Jim Southworth has been engaged on Baldur’s Gate 3 since 2019, at the moment nonetheless externally as Artwork Lead at Turbulenz Restricted. He then discovered his option to Larian Studios in early 2021 and took on the position of Cinematic Animation Lead
However even earlier than the profitable role-playing sport, Jim Southworth labored on a number of titles – within the 90s he was concerned in video games corresponding to Lego Island 2 and Blade 2. For 11 years, he moved to the Ps Studio in London, the place he labored on Sony’s Medieval Resurrection, amongst different issues.
He additionally lent his abilities to the VR venture The Deep till he was concerned within the MMORPG Boundless as Artwork Lead between 2015 and 2019.
His work won’t be forgotten, particularly not on Baldur’s Gate 3. In any case, his affect on the title has led to the role-playing sport successful a record-breaking variety of awards.
Within the feedback on X, some followers share their condolences to household, pals and colleagues. Right here, too, his excellent work is appreciated and his loss mourned. Nothing is understood in regards to the precise circumstances of his demise
