Battlefield × Dead Space — DS-23 Pulse Rifle VFX
Had an incredible time bringing the iconic Dead Space Pulse Rifle into the Battlefield universe! Translating such a legendary sci-fi weapon into Battlefield’s visceral, grounded sandbox required striking a balance between signature horror-sci-fi aesthetics and responsive tactical feedback.
Working closely with game designers, experience designers, and technical designers, I focused on dialing in the weapon's distinctive visual identity:
Signature Multi-Laser Aiming: Aligning the iconic converging triple-beam laser setup to maintain classic Deadspace readability
Tactical Flashlight Integration: Crafting volumetric cones and falloff to sell high-tension interior environments while respecting gameplay visibility.
Custom Sci-Fi Ballistics: Developing high-energy muzzle flash bursts and distinct sci-fi tracer/bullet impacts to set the Pulse Rifle apart from conventional military firearms.
Huge thanks to the talented design and tech teams who helped make this crossover feel as authentic, punchy, and satisfying to wield as possible.
Collaboration credit: Shan Lin, Andrew Clayon, Ryan Lampinski
Pulse rifle pick up
Pulse rifle laser tracer rounds
Pulse rifle color change based on remaining batter