TIDES was a prototype Navy SEALs diving simulator built by IPKeys, using Unreal 4.

It was developed as a showcase for training diving missions using realistic diving tools in mission specific scenarios. Development was approximately 3 months using Unreal 4. I lead a small team of artists while building the blueprints for the interactive demo.

My role for TIDES was Lead Designer, and Technical Artist. I was primarily responsible for:

Leading 3-4 artists in the construction of assets, and asset integration.
Environment and Scenario Design, Construction.
Implemented blueprint systems for interactive diver board, water current system.
Behavior Tree AI for following divers.
UI/UX

I built a physics based current system using physics volumes in Unreal 4 to simulate environmental currents. I also rigged and built blueprint for the interactive diving board instruments. Lastly, I developed an environmental water haze system that could be altered by the trainer.

Screenshots

Videos

TIDES gameplay video.