Behind the Game: Escape from Tarkov

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Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore FPS from Battlestate Games. Hear from COO and project lead, Nikita Buyanov, on their experience moving the project to the latest version of Unity and how they're using features such as Timeline and ProBuilder to create one of the most-viewed titles on Twitch.

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Meet our hosts

Mike Geig Manager, Technical Marketing Content

Mike develops and delivers recorded, live, and onsite learning content to help creators improve their Unity skills. He has experience as an indie game dev and a university educator.

Nikita Buyanov COO and Project Lead, Battlestate Games

Nikita is the Chief Operating Officer of Battlestate Games-Studio, the developer behind Escape from Tarkov, where he also serves as the Project Lead. A graduate of ITMO University, Nikita has spent his career working in graphic design, websites, and creating concept art, and is the creator of the FPS game Contract Wars.

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