Uploaded June 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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[This extended interview was filmed over two days. The first section focuses on the development of the Torchlight series, and the second section is focused on Hob.]

Matt Lefferts is the Lead Animator at Runic Games and has been with the studio since their release of the original Torchlight game. In this interview, Matt talks about his time with the studio was in the beginning and how the development of Torchlight went over the course of 11 months. Then he dives into Runic's upcoming game, Hob, and what it takes to animate a world full of strange creatures and mysterious landscapes.

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Produced by:
Nick Calandra
Manvir Singh
Kyle Bailey

Featuring:
Matt Lefferts