Unreal rigging and animation project

D-Walker VS Sahelanthropus

Inspired by the D-Walker vs. Sahelanthropus fight scenes from Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

Tools: Unreal Engine 5, Blender
Languages: Blueprints, Python
Period: 2025
Role: Rigging, Animation, Compositing
Tags: Short Film · Shaders (HLSL)

Project Details

Initiative

Ten years ago (2015), I experienced one of the most unforgettable moments in gaming: the battle against Sahelanthropus in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. That rush and momentum stayed with me ever since. Over the years, I kept asking myself, "What took you so long?" The answer is simple: I wanted to return to this moment with the skills, experience, and knowledge I gained through a decade of work as a technical artist in the game industry. Now, on the 10th anniversary of MGSV, I am bringing that memory back to life through my own recreation, a tribute to a true video game legend. I hope you enjoy it.

Video: D-Walker VS Sahelanthropus video

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