Making Civilization VI both playable and beautiful

In a new interview at IGN, Civilization VI art director Brian Busatti goes into depth in the decision-making process for the new game’s art direction, explaining the practical considerations the team wrestles with, which include the game’s design, fans’ play-styles, and making the game ready for the modding community.

“Typically in a Civ game you want to see the world as a whole, so you’re pulling out a lot.

It’s a worthy read for any art director who’s in the midst of weighing similar concerns.