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Dev Vlog - Art Direction

The Dark West · published 22 Mar 2026, 16:27 UTC

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Hey everyone!

Hey everyone! We’re back with another behind-the-scenes look at The Dark West. This time, we’re taking a look into the game’s art with our Art Director, Dan, to show you how he built our unique visual identity.

In this video, Dan explains the process of coordinating with multiple teams to ensure artistic consistency across the entire game, while sharing the inspirations and references that brought our world to life.We’d love to hear your thoughts! Join our community on Discord to chat with the team, share your impressions, and see more sneak peeks of the game's art.

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Thank you for all the support as we continue to build this world. See you in the frontier!

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