Warhaven is a large-scale, third-person, 16v16 multiplayer PvP action game set on a medieval-fantasy battlefield.

Players choose from 10 distinct warriors and heroes — each with unique abilities — and engage in fast-paced, objective-based matches lasting 10–15 minutes.

While the game stands out for its cinematic chaos — 32 players clashing in intense melee combat across destructible environments — it often lacked tactical depth and nuanced combat, resulting in a frantic free-for-all experience. To extend the game's longevity and replayability, we explored and implemented a variety of game design solutions aimed at enriching strategic layers and combat dynamics.

Made with Unreal Engine.

Main Role

• Led multiplayer PvP game design from prototype to ship, owning core gameplay vision.

• Built multiple maps from grey-box, crafting encounter flow, spatial layout, and readability.

• Tuned game objectives and mechanics for strategic depth and clear narrative flow.

Designing a Session
Level Design Combat Encounter Design

Warhaven's maps & modes (collectively referred to as a “session”) were developed in conjunction as part of session-design. It was the session designer’s responsibility to shape player experience comprehensively from player interaction to the surrounding environment. A small team of 5 session designers worked closely together to build all maps & modes, and design in-session systems such as vehicles, heavy-artillery, and relics(items).

To create a session with strategic depth and narrative flow, various ruleset and smaller objectives were tested in different environments/conditions (i.e. narrow valley with short sight-line, smaller squads), which were analyzed and adjusted in detail for a multiplayer experience that feels right and aligns with the core design pillar.

As of Fall 2023, total 4 maps & 5 game modes have been announced.

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Main Role

Designing a Session
Level Design Combat Encounter Design

LEVEL +

GAME MODE

+ MECHANICS

Space
for combat & encounters

Objectives
for the players

Mechanics & abilities
for strategy

Main Role

Designing a Session Level Design Combat Encounter Design

LEVEL +

GAME MODE

+ MECHANICS

Space for combat & encounters

Objectivesfor the players

Mechanics & abilitiesfor strategy

Designing a Session
Level Design Combat Encounter Design

Space
for combat & encounters

Objectives
for the players

Mechanics & abilities
for strategy