Viktor Antonov, better known for his work under the art name Half-life 2 And Dishonoredwould have died at the age of 52. The half-life writer Marc Laidlaw announced the news in an Instagram history, and other former colleagues have since paid social networks to pay tribute also. “I didn’t want to say much until I feel confirmed, but I learned today that Viktor Antonov, our visionary art chief on HL2, has died,” wrote in the post now expired, which has been limited by Labdagenous Saturday evening.
Antonov made his debut in video games on Unleashingand in addition to serving as an artistic director for Half-life 2 And DishonoredHe then consulted titles, especially Loss (2016) and Fallout 4. The Bulgarian artist recently appeared in a documentary celebrating the 20th anniversary of half-life 2 Last November.
“Rip Viktor Antonov. I would like to tell you how much admiration I had for you, but we took ourselves in our lives to a surprise like this strikes us, ” Raphael CoantonioFounder of Arkane Studios and Wolfeye Studios, wrote on Bluesky. “You played a decisive role in the success of Arkane Studios and an inspiration for many of us, also a friend with whom I have a lot of good memories.” In another article, game designer Harvey Smith Added: “All this on his impact and his talent is true, but I will also remember how much he made me laugh, with his dry and devastating mind. RIP.”
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