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We bring deep, functional expertise, but are known for our holistic perspective: we capture value across boundaries…
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We create AAA grade art and animation for games
We service iGaming with premium art and animation, backed by 15 years of AAA film and game experience. Distinctive, highly polished visuals designed for modern players.
Lucan Games is a subsidiary of Lucan Studio, an award-winning animation studio working across feature films, games, and cinematics.
our cape town studio
PERFECTLY PLACED TIME ZONE
Cape Town bridges Asia, Europe, and the Americas for seamless global collaboration and faster production cycles.
Concept and Game Art
High-quality 2D and 3D game art built for production, not just presentation. From concept to in-game delivery, we create clean, consistent assets that plug straight into your pipeline.
Animation & Visual Effects
Game animation that feels good to play. From 2D and Spine animation to character motion, reel effects, win sequences, and VFX – everything designed to enhance gameplay, not distract from it.
Game Cinematics
We produce game cinematics designed to build hype – intros, transitions, feature reveals, and short in-game sequences that elevate gameplay, marketing, and on-stream presence.
Art Direction
Our in-house art directors bring years of experience across AAA film and game cinematics, shaping how we approach style, composition, lighting, and storytelling at a high production standard.
Whether leading a full title or supporting an existing vision, we keep the work focused and cohesive – helping teams move faster, avoid visual drift, and deliver a consistent final game.
Our
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SLOT GAME ART PACKS
RISE - Ultimate Rock-Paper-Scissor
SPLASH SCREEN ART - BITE BABIES
CINEMATICS SHOWREEL
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“WE MAKE THE GAMES WE'D LOVE TO PLAY”
alex grant, founder
Our Benchmark
Uncompromising quality is non-negotiable. Our mastery of design, colour, and animation allows us to create immersive visuals that leave a lasting impression.
Responsible AI
When projects have tighter timelines or budgets, we can apply AI where it adds value - always with clear intent, transparency, and creative oversight.
Responsible AI means using technology to work smarter, not to cut corners on craft. We treat AI like any other tool in our pipeline, with our art directors and illustrators always providing the final touch and polish.
Production-Focused
We run a tight production - clear English communication, structured workflows, and dependable delivery. The result is fewer surprises, faster decisions, and work that lands on time and on budget.
Security & Pipeline
We operate a proven, production-ready pipeline that has delivered work for clients such as Disney, Epic Games, and Marvel Entertainment.
Our workflows meet the security and delivery standards required by global studios and partners.
Our awards
Independent Games Festival
Finalist
Central & Eastern Europe Game
Hiden Gem 2019
Game Industry News
Silver Medal 2018
Game Of
The Year
Best Story 2016
Best Of
E3 2023
Finalist
Games For Change
Best Game
Gameplay Design Award
Winner
game reviews
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great
“Animated space-exploration drama combines gorgeous animation with an exciting and emotional story”
rorert fox, pc gamer
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amazing
“Collection of weapons is genuinely cool and busting the masters of its samey levels is satisfying.”
kevin jones , game review
10
masterpiece
“Mesmerizing, serious gameplay. An exceptional work of the videogame scene!”
Emma doe, Ign
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amazing
“Excellent job, your games is phenomenal. This is the way people will play in the future.”
luke romero, gamespot
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masterpiece
“Absolutely stunning and intimate cinematography. Immensely emotional journey”
john doe, pc gamer
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