History is written by the victors, and sometimes by the animators.

Working with the team at Roger, we brought Age of Empires IV to life for Microsoft, building on the storyboards to develop every shot from early layout to final CG. We created every digital asset from scratch, using scans of the physical props as a starting point, then reworking and detailing them to feel true to the world of Age of Empires.

Alongside full CG production, our team handled VFX on top of the live action plates, including a key moment that transitions seamlessly from a live action shot into a fully CG war table environment. The challenge was blending both worlds so they felt part of one reality, rich in texture, movement and atmosphere, even with the models locked in a frozen moment of history.