Half-Life 2 and Dishonored Art Director Viktor Antonov Has Died at the Age of 53 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 16 February 2025 / 3,800 Views
Viktor Antonov, the art director for Half-Life 2, Dishonored, and Wolfenstein: The New Order, has died at the age of 53.
The news was announced by Arkane founder Raphael Colantonio.
"RIP Viktor Antonov," said Colantonio. "I wish I told you how much admiration I had for you but we get caught in our lives until a surprise lime this hits us.
"You were instrumental to the success of Arkane Studios and an inspiration to many of us, also a friend with whom I have many fond memories."
Former Valve writer Marc Laidlaw stated, "I didn’t want to say much till I felt it was confirmed, but I learned today that Viktor Antonov, our visionary art lead on [Half-Life 2], has died. I don’t have details. Just sadness. Brilliant and original. Made everything better. "
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Sad to hear... Was a talented individual.
A talent, leaveing way to soon.
Waaaaaaaaay too young. The lasting impact this man had on the gaming industry can never be understated.
Rest in peace.
Sad news RIP. Viktor.
RiP victor. Was part of my favourite game ever made.
He brought striders and other things from HL2 to Dishonored which I thought was lazy and confusing.
