Blizzard Entertainment
WUYANG HERO TRAILER
For Overwatch 2’s newest Hero Trailer, Elemental Kin, we set out to capture the intensity of sibling rivalry and the depth of a character finding his place in the game’s universe. Every frame was hand-drawn to evoke the timeless feel of classic animation, while seamlessly blending with 3D elements to add depth, scale, and a modern cinematic touch. The result is a film that feels both nostalgic and innovative — a story rooted in tradition, yet pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.
Behind the scenes, the scale of this production was massive. More than 100 talented professionals came together, bringing their expertise in animation, matte painting, compositing, and post-production to craft a world that feels alive and immersive. Over 70 matte paintings were created to build the lunar landscapes and the elemental energy that surrounds Wuyang and Anran. From early sketches to the final polish, every step was driven by the goal of capturing the emotional and visual weight of this Hero Trailer.
At Lightfarm, we believe every project is an opportunity to merge artistry and technology in unique ways. Elemental Kin reflects this philosophy: a modern hero’s story told with the soul of a classic, built frame by frame with care and passion. We’re proud to have contributed to Overwatch 2 once again.
Credits:
Video Post Production Supervisors: Brandon Ventura, Thiago Paladino
Pipeline Developer: Guilherme Garcia da Silva
Creative Director: Gabriel Agustin
Commercial Director: Barbara Galvão
Project Manager: Juliana Araujo Castro
Animation Assistant: Karen Tanaka
Project Producer: Maria Clara Servan
Project Producer: Maria Clara Servan
Film Edit: Daniel Silva
Motion Design: Henrique Lima
Art Supervision: Caio Peral, Amilton
Concept Artists: Diogo Gonçalves, Diogo Saraiva, Stefanie Arcas, Diogo Ferreira, Murilo Cavalcanti, Jeferson Rodrigues, André Asahida, Douglas de Oliveira Lira, Jeferson Rodrigues
Color Script: Mayara Sampaio
Matte Painting: Camila Cordeiro, Felipe Dalboni Gandolpho, Caio Barberan, Lucas Silvestre, Jeferson Rodrigues
3D Development Direction: Arthus Baden
3D Development Supervisor: Gustavo Rodrigues
3D Development Leads: Henzo Coelho, Victor Santana, Gabriel Amaral
Character Modeling: Douglas da Silva Fernandes, Henrique Tomé
Environment & Prop Modeling: Rafael Santana, Danilo Silva
Rigging: Thiago Valentim
Texture: Alison Marcico Nascimento, Luma Liana Bueno, Matheus Silva Marcilino Elias
Lookdev: Gabriel Amaral, Eris Snail
Light Supervisor: Henzo Coelho
Lighting: Vinicius Alves, Giovanna Neiva Cardoso dos Santos, Marcus Vinicius Pereira Sidonio, Mayi Nagasaki, Thiago Sena, Beatriz Lordello dos Santos, Pedro Henrique Placido, Igor Rafael, Felipe Ferreira
Assemble & Render Supervisor: Gabriel Laranjeira Antunes
Head of Animation: Vivi Rodrigues
3D Animation Supervisor: Fernando Herrera
3D Animation Lead: Felipe Assis Bahêa
Previs: Raphael Vinicius, Vitor Benatti Maia, Lucas Bucheb, Jander da Rosa Filho, Jonatas Amorim, Douglas da Silva
3D Animation Artists: Rafael Albuquerque, Bruna de Moura Forshaid, José Ragazzan, Ewerton Marcelino Farias, Daniel Almeida, Christian Weckl, Kauê Sampaio Asciuti, Emerson da Silva Manfrin, Leonardo Puccinelli Paul, Ronaldo Magno Brito Filho, Bernardo Pereira, Diego Lacerda da Silva, João Vitor Schuler, Gustavo Henrique Claro de Figueiredo, Fellype Navarro de Oliveira, Felipe da Silveira Simões, Leonardo Oliveira Targino da Silva, Daniele Lopes Vieira, Abner Cirelli, Smith Ramone Lopes Coca, Rodrigo Campos de Lopes Souza, Guilherme Paiva, Alan Patrick de Alvarenga Panisset Júnior, Rogério Souza Britto
2D Animation Supervisor: Marco Túlio
2D Animation Artists: Marcos Vinício do Nascimento Pereira, Amanda Aguiar, Sávio Soares, Pedro Henrique da Costa, Rafaela Beatriz Augusto Gomes, Catarina Niéro Silva Arruda, Erinaldo José da Silva, Lucas Machado dos Santos, Paulo Passaro, Brendo Nascimento, Ana Carolina da Cruz Alves Gonçalves, Guilherme Zabu, André Camillo, Ezequiel Lopes, Gian Burani, Wellington Porto, Nathalia Bomfim, Wellington Rosa
Video Post Production Supervisors: Brandon Ventura, Thiago Paladino
Video Compositing Artists: Brandon Ventura, Filipe Heinen, Juca Caetano, Erik Cardoso, Nicole Cosso, Gustavo Gruman Pinheiro, Marco Antonio Bispo da Silva, Caue Mendes
Pipeline Developer: Guilherme Garcia da Silva
