Redwood — Creating a Narrative Thriller in Unreal Engine 5

General / 12 May 2026

PROJECT INTERVIEW: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/2BDB1g

Redwood is a narrative-driven mystery thriller developed in Unreal Engine 5, focused on cinematic storytelling, atmosphere, and environmental immersion.
This project explores the creation of the game’s opening cinematic, including lighting, composition, rendering workflows, and visual direction used to establish the tone of the experience.
Featured interview by 80 Level:
https://80.lv/articles/creating-cinematic-opening-for-narrative-driven-mystery-thriller-game-in-ue5