The development team went above and beyond to create visually stunning cutscenes to give players an enthralling theatrical experience. But creating this epic game that would go on to be played by millions was not without its challenges. The artists responsible for crafting these incredible cutscenes were met with several obstacles, driving them to experiment with new techniques to refine the overall quality and meet the demands of their dedicated fanbase. We had the opportunity to talk with Eitaro Iwabuchi (Lead Cinematic Technical Artist), Atsushi Sakamoto (Cinematic Technical Artist), Takeo Suzuki (Cinematic Manager), Yuki Sawada (Lead Cutscene Motion Artist), and Akihito Higashikawa (Lead Rigging Artist) to learn about their journey creating the smash hit game.