Obituary: Jim Southworth, Baldur’s Gate 3 cinematics lead, has actually died

In addition to Baldur’s Gate 3Southworth dealt with video games such as MediEvil: Resurrection Blade IIand Limitless

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Baldur’s Gate 3designer Larian Studios revealed the death of among its designers, Jim Southworth. He acted as the animation lead for the video game’s cinematics.

“Jim cared deeply about his group,” Larian composed, “and the outcomes shone through in their work. He enjoyed making video games, and we liked making them with him. We’re all going to miss him.”

Southworth initially signed up with Larian in 2019 asBaldur’s Gate 3remained in Early Access as an art lead through the third-party supplier Turbulenz Limited. He then ended up being a part of the studio full-time in 2021 to lead production on its in-game cinematics.

His profession covered numerous studios and video games, consisting of 2005’sBlade IIandEyeToy: Kineticand 2016’sPlayStation VR Worlds

We are unfortunate to reveal the death of Jim Southworth, our Cinematic Animation lead.

Jim cared deeply about his group, and the outcomes shone through in their work. He enjoyed making video games, and we enjoyed making them with him. We’re all going to miss him.

— Larian Studios (@larianstudios) November 13, 2023

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