Stig Asmussen

Stig Asmussen, veteran game developer, discusses his career in gaming, from art director on God of War 3 to leading Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Topics include his journey of passion and purpose, challenges in game development, becoming a game director, choosing the time period for the game, and his commitment to promoting Star Wars.

Game director Stig Asmussen discusses the surprising plot twist and character of Bodekuna in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the development process and storytelling approach for the game, the creation of the 'heavy' stance, exploration of freedom and optional activities for players, intricate game mechanics and level designs, and the challenges of designing a toilet in the game.

Stig Asmussen, game director of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, discusses the challenges of building a great sequel, the future of the Star Wars Jedi franchise, the potential use of Unreal Engine 5, the success of Jedi Fallen Order, and adapting to remote development during the pandemic.