The BatMorph

This model was created for my Final Year Project at the University of Staffordshire. My chosen deliverables were to make a visually interesting game-ready model with the use of morph targets. The idea was to keep to the characteristics of the xenomorph seen in Alien 1979 but combine noticeable characteristics of a vampire bat. The morph targets created are breathing, mouth movements and attack tongue movements. A key feature I wanted to capture was the see through dome. This challenged me to widen my skill set by learning different areas of animation. This project showcases my knowledge on not only the 3d modelling pipeline but concept creation, rigging and animating and blueprint creation.

This Xenomorph is a hybrid  containing Vampire Bat DNA, which has caused mutations such as bat ear-shaped chasms on the sides of the head, remains of wings membranes from the bicep to the collarbones, webbing between the fingers and toes and a docked tail. 

The poly count is 13994 polys and 2 2K texture sheets.

In some renders the "Modular SciFi Season 1 Starter Bundle" by Jonathon Frederick and "Realistic Starter VFX Pack Vol 2" by FX Cat UA was used.

Submitting for GameBridge2025. Thanks for taking a look! 

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Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/doomy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbieslater/