Hello, this is DEV Allanon.
Today, I would like to share detailed news regarding the character appearance improvements that were briefly mentioned in our previous Developer's Note.
Fiona and Evie, characters who have been with Vindictus since the beginning and have received immense love over the years, are now ready for an even higher level of visual perfection.
We focused on adjusting their overall balance, so that they would not look out of place when standing next to some of the more recently released characters.
Fiona & Evie Lower Body Proportions Improvement
As Fiona and Evie are among our earliest characters, their body proportions were originally based on the game's initial production standards.
Because of this, we have consistently received feedback that their silhouettes felt somewhat unnatural when standing next to relatively newer characters or when wearing new outfits.
Through this update, we have finely adjusted the lower body proportions and lines of both characters. We corrected their overall body balance to match the standard of current characters, allowing you to experience a more natural silhouette.
While showing before-and-after images would be the quickest way to explain, we’ve recently identified some areas that needed further refinement during the modeling process.
Although we’re only providing this with written explanations, we’ll refine their visuals for higher satisfaction to be added in our upcoming updates.
Evie Face Modeling and Proportions Improvement
Evie is one of the most loved characters in Vindictus, and her face is a symbolic image of our game – Which is why our development team’s been approaching this with the utmost caution. Evie's original head and face were modeled relatively larger than other characters, which sometimes caused awkward proportions from certain angles or with specific hairstyles.
For this renewal, our goal was to preserve her unique atmosphere and elegant impression, which was one of the key reasons why Evie has been loved for over a long time.
We slightly reduced the overall size of her face and head to achieve better harmony with her body balance, and by intricately refining the modeling of her eyes and nose and supplementing her textures, we adjusted her to deliver a more defined impression while maintaining her original image. To match her newly smaller face shape, we also meticulously readjusted the design of her signature 'Long Spritely Ponytail' to enhance her overall look.
We have strived to deliver a familiar charm to those who have cherished Fiona and Evie for a long time, and to showcase modern beauty to those who are encountering them for the first time. You will be able to see the changes introduced today directly through our upcoming KR test servers.
Our development team is well aware of the special affection you have for our characters. We deeply value your passion, and we will continue to listen to your precious feedback and do our best to provide a more satisfying gameplay environment.
The pleasant energy of spring is in full bloom these days. We hope your daily lives are also filled with vibrant energy.
We ask for your continued interest and anticipation for the new appearances of Fiona and Evie.
Thank you.
