IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre Website Design & UI/UX
The Brief
Based on extensive user research focused on player preferences, we identified strategy enthusiasts and competitive gamers as our primary target audience. Our secondary audience includes Esports professionals and casual gamers with an interest in RTS. This decision was informed by case studies on the "Killer, Achiever, Socializer, and Explorer" player types, which showed that RTS gamers enjoy challenging gameplay and compelling narrative stories. These insights supported our decision to introduce the world of IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre and the diverse characters within its universe.
The Client
SunSpear Games™, Inc. is a development studio with a deep background in creating several of the most popular mods for Skyrim and Starcraft and developing the internationally known keyboard layout for professional players called The Core.
SunSpear Games is pursuing its goal to reignite RTS fans – with IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre™- a real-time strategy game in which players assume the role of Immortal, leading armies as godlike generals to dominate the battlefield and conquer their rivals.
Across many worlds, these "Immortals" lead their proud and mighty civilizations to victory with unique structures, troops, and powerful abilities, helping them achieve ultimate victory.
Main HUD
UI UX Redesign
The in-game HUD for IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre is designed to provide players with critical information while maintaining an immersive experience. It features a minimap for battlefield navigation, detailed resource and status tracking, and a selection grid for units and Immortal abilities. Key unit information, including health, attack, and role, is displayed alongside the transport cargo section for managing troops. The action bar offers quick access to commands and abilities, while the timer and event tracking keep players informed of game progress and key statistics. The design ensures players can efficiently control and strategize during intense gameplay.
