Project: New World Concept Art

Hello, I'm Kai from Malaysia This is my project " New World" concept Art.

Set in 2067, The world is divided into three regions, each controlled by a powerful corporation, group, faction, or government that is vying for control of the world's remaining resources. These areas live in the same area, as most of the area is polluted and threatened by new organisms. To maintain control over population and space to settle areas, they created new worlds. Therefore, the structure of the new world is divided into the upper layer, the middle layer, and the underground layer. In addition, the new world government can use advanced surveillance technology, propaganda, and secret police to monitor and control all aspects of people's lives. Additionally, there may be strict laws and regulations governing everything from speech to travel. Also before the radiation from a nuclear explorer has spawned dangerous mutated creatures that roam the wasteland outside the city. These creatures can pose a constant threat to anyone who ventures beyond the walls. In addition, because the underground is full of radiation pollution, it is difficult to survive. Remaining resources may be strictly rationed and controlled, leading to widespread poverty and inequality. The upper class enjoys advanced technology and medical services, while the lower class struggles to survive.

In this concept it will mainly focus on Underground Area.

Character Concept: Rin

Background

Rin was adopted by a retired gangster in the ruins at the age of five. She has lost her memory and doesn't know her own origin, but she finds that she has upper-level technology (nano-serum) in her body that can digest radiation. She is full of curiosity about the world in the sky, loves machinery, and is currently working on inventing an airplane to explore the world in the sky. However, she lacks a steady source of energy to power her inventions. Rin's desire to explore the world above is tied to her need to find answers to her past. She has a close relationship with her adoptive father, who taught her valuable skills.

Side story

She is a successful experiment in the upper area. With her serum, one can consider expanding into underground life to redevelop. Why she came to the underground world is still a mystery.

Progress for Rin Concept

At first, I wanted to make it half-human because he was a successful experiment in the upper world, and to make it look more interesting, I used nanotechnology to replace the appearance of technology.

So, in the final design, I make it short and messy, and she has striking bright green eyes. She is pale-skinned and of medium height, and she has a lean and wiry build. She often wears a jacket to hide the unknown code on her arm, a tattered patched shirt, and cargo pants with multiple pockets. Rin always carries a backpack to collect or craft various mechanical tools. She will give a mischievous smile.

Architecture Concept: The Subterranean Workshop

This is the underground world where Rin and his adoptive father live is a slum with stacked buildings. Although the environment is simple, it is a safe area, and information is exchanged through the father's shop located on the lower floor. The building is connected to the subway system. Rin's studio and room are upstairs.

For the design, I tried to make the buildings look overlaid and old. Because of the shortage of resources in the area, some buildings over there are recycled as owned materials, such as wood, iron plates, old solar energy, etc. Also, the building is combined with the shop, so you can see something like a flying platform on top of the building (That is Rin workshop, and she is trying to create a flying vehicle inside that).

Progress

For this building, I make a simple 3D block out first to get the size and structure, and I use photobash technology to roughly get an idea of how it looks with different textures.

Creature Concept: Species NT-09 

Species NT-09 is a subterranean, dangerous creature mutated by radiation. They live in groups, and the fungi on them can decompose radiation. In addition, if the radiation in the environment is severe, the fungi on their bodies will be brighter.

The NT-09 species' original design was heavily inspired by wolves, They have a similar body shape and structure, including powerful limbs, sharp claws, and a strong, agile build. However, the similarities end there, as their bodies are covered in a variety of unique fungus parasites. These parasites are an essential aspect of the NT-09's survival, as they are capable of decomposing radiation and protecting the creatures from its harmful effects. 

Mechanical Concept: Drone

A drone equipped with a CCTV camera can be a valuable tool in exploring dangerous areas, such as disaster zones or contaminated sites. However, conventional drones rely on batteries or fuel cells for power, which can limit their range and endurance. To overcome this limitation, Rin have proposed using nuclear debris as a source of electricity.

Abandoned Power Room Level Concept   

The game level is set in an abandoned underground factory. The player must find a stable energy source to rebuild the world. The energy source, which is illegal, can still be activated and causes mutations in organisms. The level features plant life, fungi, and mutated creatures. The design is dark and eerie, with a focus on the abandoned and destroyed elements of the factory.