It’s ALIVE!
Goblinstein is the second 2.5D animated cinematic we’ve created for Supercell’s Clash Royale, which launched during their 2024 Halloween event. In this short, Dr Goblinstein brings to life a hulking, lightning-charged monster with the power of science.
Clash Royale is Supercell’s super-addictive, real-time multiplayer mobile game. This cinematic announced the release of Goblinstein, a new Champion card with the ability to electrify enemies caught between the doctor and his creation.
𝘚𝘬𝘪...𝘣𝘪...𝘥𝘪𝘪𝘪… 🧟♂️
End-To-End 2.5D Animation Production
We made Goblinstein entirely from start to finish, including ideas gen, storyboarding, illustration, animation, 2DFX and final tweaks. This project was overseen by Supercell Art Directors Dave Ferguson and Erol Tekkanat, and Mooncolony Art Director Joris Dewolf.
After our storyboard was approved by Supercell, we broke down each shot and divided the illustration work between various specialist artists. The illustration team worked with our animators to ensure that all the right elements were created on separate layers. The lightning flashes created a LOT of extra artwork!
Then, our animation team was tasked with rigging all these elements and creating smooth, impactful movements. The final result was a super fun and highly polished short, full of that trademark Supercell humour. It’s testament to the many talented teams and individuals working in close collaboration to make it happen.
The Team
Director: Dave Ferguson
Art Director: Joris Dewolf
Artists: Alexandre Leoni (Lead Artist), Yulia Zhokhova (Lekso Tiger), Jeremy Bouilivet, Ekaterina (Kate) Lischina, Etienne Savoie, Gabriel Rubio, Jorge Rodrigues, Rodrigo Camilo and Milica Čeliković
Animation: Dean Boadana-Krone, Gordon Howie, Bobby Donald
Production: Meghan Hamilton, Katie Millar and Amy Paterson