Welcome to today’s focus on the environment art of Diablo IV. We’re excited to share the incredible work of our world-class Dungeon, Exterior, Interactives, and Lighting artists with this community. Every one of these artists has breathed life through their craft into the diverse settings of Diablo IV, establishing a backdrop that balances the thrill of an action RPG with a captivating sense of place in a dark medieval world plagued by evil, awaiting a hero.
The environments in Diablo IV are a rich collage of thoughtfully curated lighting themes and subtle and not-so-subtle environmental storytelling that are essential in echoing the game’s gothic horror aesthetic. They are the stage that frame every action-packed moment enriching the game’s storied legacy.
Diablo IV takes players on a battle-laden journey across many unique locations. You’ll traverse haunting crypts and deserted ancient ruins, plunge into a grim underworld, and ultimately face the terrifying depths of hell. It offers a diverse open world that carries you through various contrasting biomes – from frost-covered mountains and humid swamps to the relentless heat of arid deserts, further enriching the immersive Diablo experience and providing a large playground for an environment artist to stretch their creative powers.
Our development process thrives on collaboration and a shared vision. We work with multiple design and art teams to support the tone and narrative intent that guide the construction of the environments that define Diablo IV. It’s an engaging and iterative process that takes active participation and alignment, culminating in an expansive new depiction of Sanctuary for our players to explore.
The small collection of work here is a testament to the dedication and skill of our Environment and Lighting artists who have shaped the world of Diablo IV. We hope our labor of love and creative aspiration will provide countless thrilling, demon-slaying, loot-finding hours of adventure. Now, on with the Show!
Chris Ryder , Art Director, Environments, Diablo IV
Check out the full Diablo IV Art Blast:
Wednesday 26th July – Diablo IV: Environment Art Blast
Environment Artists
Boyd McKenzie – Principal Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Boyd McKenzie – Principal Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Boyd McKenzie – Principal Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Eric Wiley – Principal Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Eric Wiley – Principal Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Eric Wiley – Principal Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Jack Joseph – Principal Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Jack Joseph – Principal Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Jack Joseph – Principal Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Richard Gardner – Principal Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Richard Gardner – Principal Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Richard Gardner – Principal Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Sean Obrigewitch – Principal Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Sean Obrigewitch – Principal Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Sean Obrigewitch – Principal Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Ryan Rude – Senior Environment Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Ryan Rude – Senior Environment Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Ryan Rude – Senior Environment Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Michael Fabay – Senior Environment Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Michael Fabay – Senior Environment Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Michael Fabay – Senior Environment Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Nick Murano – Senior Environment Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Nick Murano – Senior Environment Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Nick Murano – Senior Environment Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Phillip Williams – Senior Environment Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Phillip Williams – Senior Environment Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Phillip Williams – Senior Environment Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Rachel Relyea – Senior Environment Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Rachel Relyea – Senior Environment Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Rachel Relyea – Senior Environment Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Laurie Durand – Senior Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Laurie Durand – Senior Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Laurie Durand – Senior Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Mahreen Fatima – Senior Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Mahreen Fatima – Senior Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Mahreen Fatima – Senior Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Mark Downie – Senior Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Mark Downie – Senior Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Mark Downie – Senior Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Mark Hernandez – Senior Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Mark Hernandez – Senior Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Mark Hernandez – Senior Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Hunter Hyltin – Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Hunter Hyltin – Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Hunter Hyltin – Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Joshua Walker – Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Joshua Walker – Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Joshua Walker – Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Sam Gao – Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Sam Gao – Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Junliang Zhang – Environment Artist | Scene Development Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Junliang Zhang – Environment Artist | Scene Development Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Junliang Zhang – Environment Artist | Scene Development Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Brendon Kibler – Associate Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Brendon Kibler – Associate Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Brendon Kibler – Associate Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Kris Yu – Associate Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Kris Yu – Associate Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Kris Yu – Associate Environment Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Justin Whitehead – Associate Material Artist, Environments – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Justin Whitehead – Associate Material Artist, Environments – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Justin Whitehead – Associate Material Artist, Environments – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Prop Artists
Chaz Head – Lead Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Chaz Head – Lead Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Chaz Head – Lead Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Andrew Lee – Senior Props and Interactives Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Andrew Lee – Senior Props and Interactives Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Andrew Lee – Senior Props and Interactives Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Michael Chae – Senior Props and Interactives Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Michael Chae – Senior Props and Interactives Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Michael Chae – Senior Props and Interactives Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Josh C Anderson – Senior Props and Interactives Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Josh C Anderson – Senior Props and Interactives Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Bill Longworth – Senior Props and Interactives Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Bill Longworth – Senior Props and Interactives Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Bill Longworth – Senior Props and Interactives Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Luciano Di Fede – Senior Props and Interactives Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Luciano Di Fede – Senior Props and Interactives Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Luciano Di Fede – Senior Props and Interactives Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Dan Valvo – Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Dan Valvo – Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Dan Valvo – Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
David Tu – Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
David Tu – Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
David Tu – Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Kyle Jensen – Props and Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Kyle Jensen – Props and Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Kyle Jensen – Props and Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Michael Andreula – Props and Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Michael Andreula – Props and Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Michael Andreula – Props and Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Rio Stewart – Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Rio Stewart – Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Rio Stewart – Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Brittany Ollendieck – Associate Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Brittany Ollendieck – Associate Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Brittany Ollendieck – Associate Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Luis Ruiz – Associates Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Luis Ruiz – Associates Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Luis Ruiz – Associates Props & Interactives Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Dungeon Artists
Shawn Kassian – Lead Dungeon Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Shawn Kassian – Lead Dungeon Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Shawn Kassian – Lead Dungeon Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Alice Gionchetta – Senior Dungeon Material Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Alice Gionchetta – Senior Dungeon Material Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Alice Gionchetta – Senior Dungeon Material Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Jarrod Hollar – Senior Dungeon Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Jarrod Hollar – Senior Dungeon Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Jarrod Hollar – Senior Dungeon Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Jonathon Ruland – Senior Dungeon Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Jonathon Ruland – Senior Dungeon Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Jonathon Ruland – Senior Dungeon Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Scott Stadick – Senior Dungeon Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Scott Stadick – Senior Dungeon Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Scott Stadick – Senior Dungeon Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Sungjae Cho – Senior Dungeon Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Andy Nelson — Dungeon Material Artist — Blizzard Entertainment — Diablo IV Andy Nelson — Dungeon Material Artist — Blizzard Entertainment — Diablo IV Andy Nelson — Dungeon Material Artist — Blizzard Entertainment — Diablo IV
Michael Manfredi – Dungeon Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Michael Manfredi – Dungeon Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Michael Manfredi – Dungeon Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Mina Kim – Dungeon Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Mina Kim – Dungeon Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Mina Kim – Dungeon Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Balazs Domjan – Dungeon Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Balazs Domjan – Dungeon Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Balazs Domjan – Dungeon Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Forest Roth – Associate Dungeon Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Forest Roth – Associate Dungeon Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Sean Napolitano – Associate Dungeon Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Sean Napolitano – Associate Dungeon Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Lighting Artist
Emma Howard – Senior Lighting Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Emma Howard – Senior Lighting Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Emma Howard – Senior Lighting Artist II – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Mike Marra – Senior Lighting Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Mike Marra – Senior Lighting Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Mike Marra – Senior Lighting Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Piet Braun – Senior Lighting Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Piet Braun – Senior Lighting Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Piet Braun – Senior Lighting Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Tristan Mercier – Senior Lighting Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Tristan Mercier – Senior Lighting Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Tristan Mercier – Senior Lighting Artist I – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Rachael Eibert – Lighting Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Rachael Eibert – Lighting Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Rachael Eibert – Lighting Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Brian Bellamy – Associate Lighting Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Brian Bellamy – Associate Lighting Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Brian Bellamy – Associate Lighting Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Lo Prestenbach – Associate Lighting Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Lo Prestenbach – Associate Lighting Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Lo Prestenbach – Associate Lighting Artist – Blizzard Entertainment – Diablo IV
Lloyd Price — Principal Lighting Artist — Electric Square — Diablo IV
