Valheim – Black Forest

In Valheim, the journey takes a darker turn as the player leaves the Meadows behind and enters the Black Forest—a dense and mysterious woodland where towering fir trees, ancient ruins, and menacing creatures lurk in the shadows. Here, among trolls and greydwarfs, awaits The Elder, the game’s second boss and an ancient force deeply rooted in the world of Valheim.

Working with Iron Gate, we at Brikk were tasked with bringing this part of Valheim to life in a handcrafted 2D trailer. From the first cautious steps beneath the forest’s dark canopy to the epic battle against The Elder, we wanted to capture both the spirit of discovery and the mounting tension as the forest’s dangers unfold. From storyboarding and design to animation and compositing, we built on the visual language we have developed with Iron Gate over the years—bringing the Black Forest and its ancient guardian to life through animation.