Showcasing tools used in the development of Tom Clancy's The Division 2

Division 2 Tools Showcase

A technical-art case study focused on workflow tools, scripting support, and production iteration.

Tools: Snowdrop Engine
Languages: Blueprints, Python
Period: 2022–2024
Role: Technical Artist
Tags: Pipeline & Tools · Python · Optimization · Character Pipeline · Shaders (HLSL)

Project Details

Division 2 Tools Breakdown

This project highlights the tools and techniques I used as a technical artist during the development of Tom Clancy's The Division 2, showcasing how I leveraged Snowdrop Engine capabilities to improve environment and gameplay production.

Procedural Level Generation

Procedural level tooling generated and validated mission layouts. The before/after shows the layout pass refinement.

Procedural level after refinement — Before / After comparison

Procedural level before refinement — Before / After comparison

Level Streaming & Optimization

Level-streaming tooling kept the open world seamless on target hardware. The before/after shows the streaming optimization pass.

Level streaming after optimization — Before / After comparison

Level streaming before optimization — Before / After comparison

Boss Mechanics

Tooling supported boss-encounter setup including fire-area telegraphing.

Oil Truck Encounter

The Oil Truck encounter used a dedicated setup tool; the before/after shows the material pass.

Oil truck after material pass — Before / After comparison

Oil truck before material pass — Before / After comparison

In-Game Shaders

Custom shaders covered energy weapons, water guns, and ammo indicators.

Weapon ammo shader after — Before / After comparison

Weapon ammo shader before — Before / After comparison

LED Screen Setup

LED-screen content tooling handled dynamic signage; the before/after shows the render pass.

LED screen after render pass — Before / After comparison

LED screen before render pass — Before / After comparison

UI Programming & VFX

UI programming and VFX-optimization tooling rounded out the technical-art workflow.

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