Blizzard Teases Next-gen MMO

Blizzard CEO and co-founder Mike Morhaime recently confirmed the existence of an upcoming, non-World of Warcraft MMO. %26quot;It's not going to be a World of Warcraft sequel,%26quot; said Morhaime.



When asked how different the project would be from WoW, Morhaime paused, and replied %26quot;It's gonna be different.%26quot; After being pressed some more about the differences, he reiterated his stance, %26quot;%26hellip;let's just say it's going to be different and it's not going to be a sequel to World of Warcraft. It will be different.%26quot;



While Blizzard's upcoming %26quot;next-gen MMO%26quot; isn't a secret, the company has posted various job listings for the project on its official web site, we now have confirmation that the title is not a WoW sequel.



Even though project details are still sketchy, here's what Blizzard is looking for from some of its 3D level designers, 3D character artists, 3D environment artist, and more:




The ideal candidate has extensive experience modeling and texturing a diverse visual range of characters and creatures at a senior or lead level.



The ideal candidate has experience concept drawing and illustrating a diverse visual range of characters, creatures, weapons, architecture, and environments. An exceptional understanding of form, structure, color, and light is essential, as is a creative imagination.



An exceptional understanding of human and creature anatomy and a keen eye towards form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regards to illustration and design.



Understanding of the distinctive Blizzard Entertainment visual style and a passion to push it to the next level.



Have shipped AAA PC or console titles as a concept artist.






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