Housemarque developers Mikael Haveri, Mitja Roskaric, and Simone Silvestri are slated to host a session at the upcoming Nordic Game 2026 conference, focusing on the art and design direction behind their new title, 'Saros'. The session, titled 'Lessons from Carcosa: Art & Design Direction for Saros,' will delve into how the studio integrates its 'gameplay-first' philosophy with visual and structural elements.
The conference is scheduled to run from May 26 to May 29 at Slagthuset in Malmö, Sweden. This presentation comes on the heels of 'Saros' planned PlayStation 5 release, currently slated for April 30. Organizers have positioned the talk within the 'Masterclass Friday' program, which features intensive workshops and expert-led discussions pertinent to game development.
Other industry figures also feature on the Nordic Game program, including Mat Ombler from Laced Music, marketing specialist Junae Benne, and Martin Walfisz, founder of Connecting the Pixel. The event aims to foster connections among developers from over 25 countries, including participants from the Nordics, Japan, China, Ukraine, and South Africa, facilitating interactions with publishers, investors, media, and peers.
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Roskaric brings a notable background to the discussion, with 18 years of experience in level design at studios such as Remedy Entertainment, MachineGames, and IO Interactive, prior to his work on 'Saros'. Silvestri is credited with shaping the game's visual identity. Haveri, the brand director, has been with Housemarque for over a decade.
Nordic Game organizers have urged developers, publishers, investors, and creators to secure their attendance, noting a price increase on April 30. The conference highlights a blend of knowledge exchange, business networking, and what it terms the "unique Nordic Game vibe." The event also incorporates a 'Games Industry Matchmaking' platform and will feature various industry companies exhibiting their work.
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