3D Modeling for Video Games

We create 3D characters, props and environments for real-time use in engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine. We define visual detail and technical requirements around your game and target platform.

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From idea to gameplay

3D modeling for video games isn’t just about aesthetics, but also about building functional assets ready for real-time use. Each model must meet technical constraints, performance limits, and optimization requirements.

At Loto Studios, we develop 3D models for game productions, handling topology, UVs, baking, texturing and optimization for the target engine and platform.

Visual style and performance need to work together. We define the level of detail and technical requirements around the game, its audience and the intended platform.

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Sunlit medieval stone building with an arched entrance, surrounded by grass and trees, created in Unreal Engine.
Medieval architecture in Unreal Engine
A medieval tower lit from within in a misty setting, surrounded by stone buildings and trees, created in Unreal Engine.
Medieval tower at dusk
Textured and wireframe views of the Neo Tokyo character and robot.
Neo Tokyo: character and robot wireframes
Wireframe of the Neo Tokyo robot from two viewpoints, showing its cockpit and limbs.
Neo Tokyo: robot wireframe views
An elderly character wearing a purple kimono and red glasses controls a large spherical robot with yellow and red details in the Neo Tokyo project.
Neo Tokyo: character and robot
A medieval square with a stone well, wall-mounted torches and a produce stall, recreated in Unreal Engine.
Medieval village environment
Characters fighting in an outdoor fantasy arena in an interactive application developed by Loto Studios.
Interactive fantasy arena
3D reconstruction of a stone castle with natural lighting and detailed architecture for archaeological and cultural visualization.
Stone castle reconstruction
An arched wooden doorway framed in stone, with barrels, pots and an inn sign, in a medieval town recreated in Unreal Engine.
Medieval inn entrance
Overhead view of a medieval town square with a central well and stone houses with red tiled roofs, created in Unreal Engine.
Medieval town square
A market stall with a red-and-white striped canopy in the square of an Italian medieval village.
Medieval marketplace
Aerial view of a medieval town with a central square, stone well, market stalls and stone buildings with tiled roofs, created in Unreal Engine.
Medieval town aerial view
A third-person character looking toward a market building, grassy paths and a tower in a stylized village environment.
Stylized village exploration
A mounted third-person character approaching a timber-framed town gateway with two towers and blue banners.
Stylized town entrance
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3D assets for video game productions

Our service covers all major production needs:

  • 3D characters for action, RPG and multiplayer games
  • Creatures and organic models
  • Hard-surface assets for sci-fi, shooter and racing games
  • Modular environments for level design
  • Interactive props and set dressing
  • Stylized assets for indie and mobile productions

Each model is developed based on the target platform: PC, console, mobile or VR.

Topology, polygon density and UV layout are defined around the target platform and engine. We balance visual detail with technical requirements so that characters, environments and props fit the project’s performance budget. Assets are prepared to support level design, interaction and a consistent visual style.

Our workflow

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Initial briefing

We review the artistic style, target platform, technical constraints and production requirements. We define the polygon budget, levels of detail (LODs) and integration specifications.

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High-poly modeling

We create the high-poly model to define volumes, surface details and forms for characters, creatures and hard-surface assets.

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Low-poly modeling & retopology

We optimize the mesh for real-time use. Where needed, manual retopology prepares the topology for deformation and animation.

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Character rigging

For characters, we prepare the model for the intended animation workflow, including deformation requirements and any planned use of motion capture.

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Baking & Texturing

We bake maps (normal, AO, curvature) from high poly and develop PBR textures consistent with the project style.

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In-engine testing

We test the asset in the game engine to check materials, lighting and performance in the target scene.

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Delivery and support

We deliver the agreed assets and file formats, with technical support for integration and any project-specific adjustments.

A collage of images of medieval wells useful for 3D well planning
Reference research
Comparison between the high-poly and low-poly versions of the 3D model of a medieval well
High- and low-poly modeling
A 3D model of a medieval well shown in different stages of development: fully textured, UV control map, normal map, wireframe, and untextured version.
Baking and texturing
Comparison between the 3D model of the medieval well with textures applied and the version without textures
In-engine integration
An image of a medieval well created using 3D technology
Look development

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