METTLE is still undergoing development, but we plan to bring you plenty of in-game screenshots and movies as the game continues to evolve. Until then, we'll be unfurling a detailed developer diary here on www.mettlegame.com: offering an insight into the creative process behind this innovative title.

Where should we start? Logically... at its conception. From the outset we wanted to create a look and feel to METTLE that was instantly recognisable and distinct from the usual dystopian future portrayed in traditional sci-fi shooters. METTLE had to set its own style. And so ‘Future, Sport, Chic’ was decided as our art direction.

Stage 1 – Initial Concepting

We chose a highly experienced concept designer with a background in product design to start the initial exploration of the METTLE look.

Niall Hamilton has worked in the automotive, aero and defence industries and so was perfect for the role. The aim was to explore the basic canvas upon which different METTLE styles could be overlaid.