The Coalition Gears 5 Art Blast—Characters, Lighting, VFX, Vista and Cinematics

Three years ago when we set out to create Gears 5, we knew we had to find a way to stay true to the franchise lore but also innovate and challenge player expectations. The sheer scale of the game let us explore locations that were new to the franchise and present them in ways that were not possible in previous titles. As a result, Gears 5 has been a massively rewarding undertaking.

It has been a true pleasure leading our talented art team and I’m very proud to be able to present a glimpse into that effort through the support of our friends at ArtStation.

Below is a collection of images that showcases the breadth and quality of art created by The Coalition’s passionate team. I hope you enjoy them!

Aryan Hanbeck
Art Director
Gears 5, The Coalition

Character Artists

Bruno Melo de Souza – Lead Character Artist

Bruno Melo de Souza – Lead Character Artist – Gears 5

Alexander Bobylev – Character Artist 

Alexander Bobylev – Character Artist – Gears 5

Fernando Ometto – Character Artist 

Fernando Ometto – Character Artist – Gears 5

Can Etiskol – Character Artist

Can Etiskol – Character Artist – Gears 5

Pierre-Olivier Levesque – Senior Character Artist

Pierre-Olivier Levesque – Senior Character Artist – Gears 5

Lighting Artists

Eric Tsao – Lighting Artist

Eric Tsao –  Lighting Artist – Gears 5

Daniel Callejas – Lighting Artist

Daniel Callejas – Lighting Artist – Gears 5

Harrison Garvin – Senior Lighting Artist

Harrison Garvin – Senior Lighting Artist – Gears 5

Clint Mar – Senior Lighting Artist

Clint Mar – Senior Lighting Artist – Gears 5

Nick Slaney –  Assistant Lighting Artist (Splash Damage)

Nick Slaney –  Assistant Lighting Artist (Splash Damage) – Gears 5

Derek Patterson –  Lighting Artist (Splash Damage)

Derek Patterson –  Lighting Artist (Splash Damage) – Gears 5

Background Artist

Ryan Ingram –  Senior Background Artist

Ryan Ingram –  Senior Background Artist – Gears 5

VFX Artists

Bruno de Afonseca e Silva Vieira – VFX Artist

Bruno de Afonseca e Silva Vieira – VFX Artist – Gears 5

Hugo Gutierrez Mares – VFX Artist

Hugo Gutierrez Mares – VFX Artist – Gears 5

Sarah Mai – VFX Artist Cinematics

Sarah Mai – VFX Artist Cinematics – Gears 5

James Sharpe – Lead Technical VFX Artist

James Sharpe – Lead Technical VFX Artist – Gears 5

Cinematic Artist

Greg Mitchell – Cinematic Director

Greg Mitchell – Cinematic Director – Gears 5

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About the author

Daniel is the Industry Manager for ArtStation.