Level and Quest Design Collaboration from 'Skyrim' to 'Starfield' 

Open world games and roleplaying games present iteration and communication challenges to design teams that are increasingly specialized. In this 2024 Level Design Summit talk, Daryl Brigner and Will Shen discuss their time collaborating on Skyrim, Fallout 4, Fallout 4: Far Harbor, Fallout 76, and Starfield. Learn how Level and Quest/Narrative Design teams can work together to create memorable experiences.
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