The new Battle Chasers: Night War (2017) is a unique RPG game that needs its artists to work in a very specific art style—an art style like Grace Liu’s. It’s no surprise that hand-painted low-poly 3D will always feel at home in a stylized game, and that’s why the vast majority of you might have seen Liu’s work in games like Diablo III (2012) and League of Legends (2009). With nine years’ worth of experience and the opportunity to work at Blizzard Entertainment, Riot Games and Airship Syndicate, I’m sure that she has a lot to teach us all.

It’s interesting to note that Liu worked at Riot Games back in 2013, meaning that she was right on time to join in on the 2014 Summoner’s Rift update. Maybe, after reading this exclusive interview, you’ll be making your way past the blue buff with her in mind, as she was responsible for a number of our favourite jungle islands’ compositions, and the 1st and 2nd passes of their construction. This brings me to my next point: Liu’s ability to work in 3D is something that allows her to make headway in a very competitive industry. It goes without saying that AAA studios value artists who can take a concept and make it into a game-ready asset reliably.