Turtle Rock Studios Back 4 Blood Art Blast

When the Art Team started out on the journey of creating Back 4 Blood three years ago, we felt we had a lot to live up to. The Founding members of Turtle Rock Studios and several of its employees were on the original team that created Left 4 Dead, the massively successful Zombie Shooter beloved by millions including many of us. We knew from the start that this was our shot at making something for ourselves while staying true to the company’s roots.

We wanted Back 4 Blood to be familiar enough to fans of the genre while still introducing some new elements. The theme of hope and taking the fight back to the infected instead of running, the Card system to customize and modify every run, and the Weapon attachments all help to update a classic experience. For the Art Team, the Devil Worm parasite itself and its influence on the world became our most iconic element. What it would do to human bodies, what kinds of monsters it could create, and how it could affect the environment around it were the questions we asked ourselves throughout the project.

“Making games is hard” is a common phrase you’ll hear from people who make games and being adaptable comes with the territory but the COVID-19 Pandemic was unlike anything anyone had experienced before. In the midst of full production and deadlines we had to become a fully-remote studio. As we ramped into working from home and eventually settled in for the long haul, we ended up working on the game remotely for a longer period of time than when we were in studio. Adapting to a completely new way of working took some time but like a lot of companies, we got the hang of it. Being remote had some perks too as it lead us to being able to hire on talent from outside of Southern California and as far way as Australia.

Overall, the Art Team is very proud of our little part in the making of Back 4 Blood and we’ve loved seeing people jump in and enjoy the work of everyone at the studio and its partners so far. After years of working on the game in secret and mostly apart from our friends and colleagues, seeing it finally released and in the hands of players all around the world is truly rewarding. We sincerely hope you enjoy the experience of playing Back 4 Blood and hopefully for years to come.

Have a Bloody good time.

The Art Team
Turtle Rock Studios

Concept Artists

Gue Yang – Concept Artist

Gue Yang – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Gue Yang – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Gue Yang – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Gue Yang – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Gue Yang – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Gue Yang – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Gue Yang – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Gue Yang – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Gue Yang – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Gue Yang – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Gue Yang – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Gue Yang – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Michael Shinde – Concept Artist

Michael Shinde – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Michael Shinde – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Michael Shinde – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Michael Shinde – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Michael Shinde – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Michael Shinde – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Michael Shinde – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Michael Shinde – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Michael Shinde – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Michael Shinde – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Michael Shinde – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Michael Shinde – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

One Pixel Brush – Concept Artists

TJ Foo – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – One Pixel Brush

Vaik Nay – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – One Pixel Brush

Rado Markovic – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – One Pixel Brush

Piotr Krynski – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – One Pixel Brush

Bart Tchorzewski – Concept Artist – Back 4 Blood – One Pixel Brush

Character Artists

J Hill – Lead Character Artist

J Hill – Lead Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

J Hill – Lead Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

J Hill – Lead Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

J Hill – Lead Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

J Hill – Lead Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

J Hill – Lead Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

J Hill – Lead Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

J Hill – Lead Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

J Hill – Lead Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

J Hill – Lead Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

J Hill – Lead Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

J Hill – Lead Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

J Hill – Lead Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

J Hill – Lead Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

J Hill – Lead Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

J Hill – Lead Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Jared Chavez – Character Artist

Jared Chavez – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Jared Chavez – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Jared Chavez – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Jared Chavez – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Jared Chavez – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Jared Chavez – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Jared Chavez – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Jared Chavez – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Jared Chavez – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Jared Chavez – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Jared Chavez – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Jared Chavez – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Alex Boatman – Character Artist

Alex Boatman – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Alex Boatman – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Alex Boatman – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Alex Boatman – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Alex Boatman – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Alex Boatman – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Alex Boatman – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Alex Boatman – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Elliot Betancourt – Character Artist

Elliot Betancourt – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Elliot Betancourt – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Elliot Betancourt – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Elliot Betancourt – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Elliot Betancourt – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Elliot Betancourt – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Elliot Betancourt – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Elliot Betancourt – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Elliot Betancourt – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Elliot Betancourt – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Elliot Betancourt – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Elliot Betancourt – Character Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Room 8 – Character Artists

Room 8 – Character Artists – Back 4 Blood – Room 8

Room 8 – Character Artists – Back 4 Blood – Room 8

Room 8 – Character Artists – Back 4 Blood – Room 8

Room 8 – Character Artists – Back 4 Blood – Room 8

Room 8 – Character Artists – Back 4 Blood – Room 8

Room 8 – Character Artists – Back 4 Blood – Room 8

Room 8 – Character Artists – Back 4 Blood – Room 8

Room 8 – Character Artists – Back 4 Blood – Room 8

Room 8 – Character Artists – Back 4 Blood – Room 8

Room 8 – Character Artists – Back 4 Blood – Room 8

Johan Lithvall – Hair Artist

Johan Lithvall – Hair Artist – Back 4 Blood

Johan Lithvall – Hair Artist – Back 4 Blood

Johan Lithvall – Hair Artist – Back 4 Blood

Johan Lithvall – Hair Artist – Back 4 Blood

Johan Lithvall – Hair Artist – Back 4 Blood

Johan Lithvall – Hair Artist – Back 4 Blood

Johan Lithvall – Hair Artist – Back 4 Blood

Johan Lithvall – Hair Artist – Back 4 Blood

Johan Lithvall – Hair Artist – Back 4 Blood

Johan Lithvall – Hair Artist – Back 4 Blood

Brad Boyles – Weapon Artist

Brad Boyles – Weapon Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Brad Boyles – Weapon Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Brad Boyles – Weapon Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Brad Boyles – Weapon Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Brad Boyles – Weapon Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Brad Boyles – Weapon Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Brad Boyles – Weapon Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Brad Boyles – Weapon Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Brad Boyles – Weapon Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Brad Boyles – Weapon Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Brad Boyles – Weapon Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Brad Boyles – Weapon Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Level Artist

Roger Lundeen – Level Architect

Roger Lundeen – Level Architect – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Roger Lundeen – Level Architect – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Roger Lundeen – Level Architect – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Roger Lundeen – Level Architect – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Roger Lundeen – Level Architect – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Roger Lundeen – Level Architect – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Roger Lundeen – Level Architect – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Roger Lundeen – Level Architect – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Roger Lundeen – Level Architect – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Roger Lundeen – Level Architect – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Roger Lundeen – Level Architect – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Roger Lundeen – Level Architect – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Sean Ian Runnels – Principal Artist

Sean Ian Runnels – Principal Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Sean Ian Runnels – Principal Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Sean Ian Runnels – Principal Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Sean Ian Runnels – Principal Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Sean Ian Runnels – Principal Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Sean Ian Runnels – Principal Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Sean Ian Runnels – Principal Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Sean Ian Runnels – Principal Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Sean Ian Runnels – Principal Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Sean Ian Runnels – Principal Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Sean Ian Runnels – Principal Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Environment Artists

Matt Olson – Lead Environment Artist

Matt Olson – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt Olson – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt Olson – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt Olson – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt Olson – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt Olson – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt Olson – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt Olson – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt Olson – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt Olson – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt Olson – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt Olson – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

David Baldwin – Lead Environment

David Baldwin – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

David Baldwin – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

David Baldwin – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

David Baldwin – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

David Baldwin – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

David Baldwin – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

David Baldwin – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

David Baldwin – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

David Baldwin – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

David Baldwin – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

David Baldwin – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

David Baldwin – Lead Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Christopher Evans – Environment Artist

Christopher Evans – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Christopher Evans – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Christopher Evans – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Christopher Evans – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Christopher Evans – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Christopher Evans – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Christopher Evans – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Christopher Evans – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Christopher Evans – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Christopher Evans – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Christopher Evans – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Christopher Evans – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt McCorkell – Environment Artist

Matt McCorkell – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt McCorkell – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt McCorkell – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt McCorkell – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt McCorkell – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt McCorkell – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt McCorkell – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt McCorkell – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt McCorkell – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt McCorkell – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt McCorkell – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Matt McCorkell – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Daniel McGowan – Environment Artist

Daniel McGowan – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Daniel McGowan – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Daniel McGowan – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Daniel McGowan – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Daniel McGowan – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Daniel McGowan – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Daniel McGowan – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Daniel McGowan – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Phil Stoltz – Environment Artist

Phil Stoltz – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Phil Stoltz – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Phil Stoltz – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Phil Stoltz – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Phil Stoltz – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Phil Stoltz – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Phil Stoltz – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Phil Stoltz – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Phil Stoltz – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Phil Stoltz – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Phil Stoltz – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Phil Stoltz – Environment Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Prop Artists

Dallan Pickard – Prop Artist

Dallan Pickard – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Dallan Pickard – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Dallan Pickard – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Dallan Pickard – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Dallan Pickard – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Dallan Pickard – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Dallan Pickard – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Dallan Pickard – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Dallan Pickard – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Dallan Pickard – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Dallan Pickard – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Dallan Pickard – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Juan Hinojosa – Prop Artist

Juan Hinojosa – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Juan Hinojosa – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Juan Hinojosa – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Juan Hinojosa – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Juan Hinojosa – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Juan Hinojosa – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Juan Hinojosa – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Juan Hinojosa – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Juan Hinojosa – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Juan Hinojosa – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Juan Hinojosa – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Juan Hinojosa – Prop Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Lighting Artists

Scott Warren – Senior Lighting Artist

Scott Warren – Senior Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Warren – Senior Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Warren – Senior Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Warren – Senior Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Warren – Senior Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Warren – Senior Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Warren – Senior Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Warren – Senior Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Warren – Senior Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Warren – Senior Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Warren – Senior Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Knapp – Lighting Artist

Scott Knapp – Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Knapp – Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Knapp – Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Knapp – Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Knapp – Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Knapp – Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Knapp – Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Knapp – Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Knapp – Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Knapp – Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Knapp – Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Scott Knapp – Lighting Artist – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

Charles Tinney – Lead Animator

Charles Tinney – Lead Animator – Back 4 Blood – Turtle Rock Studios

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