I worked on Aphelion as a Sound Designer and Audio Integrator at Don’t Nod the early stages of production.

My role involved the conception and technical integration of audio assets to support the game’s unique science-fiction setting and narrative-driven gameplay. Key responsibilities included:

  • Sound Design for Prototyping

    • Created and iterated on early sound assets for various gameplay systems (exploration, user feedback) to support rapid prototyping and internal playtests.
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  • Natural & Dynamic Ambiences:

    • Designed immersive soundscapes including wind, ice cracking, distant geological activity. These ambiences were built with a focus on layering, movement, and responsiveness to player actions and in-game events.
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  • Environmental & Diegetic Ambiences

    • Built immersive soundscapes to establish the tone of space environments and inhabited zones, with dynamic layering and responsiveness to gameplay states.
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  • Technical Integration

    • Integrated assets using Wwise and Unreal Engine 5, implementing adaptive audio behaviors through states, RTPCs, and custom logic.

Additional contributions included:

  • Close collaboration with game designers and level artists to align audio with worldbuilding intentions and narrative goals.
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  • Participation in audio pipeline development and documentation to ensure scalability and team-wide clarity.
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  • Involvement in early creative discussions around the game’s sonic identity and its relationship to science-fiction tropes and innovation.

Working on Aphelion gave me the opportunity to contribute to the early audio direction of a new IP, helping to define its mood and interactive rhythm within a forward-looking and collaborative team.

Aphelion is a narrative-driven sci-fi action-RPG developed by Don’t Nod, in collaboration with the European Space Agency, and scheduled for release in 2026.


Set in a vast and mysterious space environment, the game blends tactical combat, space exploration, and meaningful storytelling, with a strong focus on player choice and character development.
With Aphelion, Don’t Nod continues to expand its signature approach to emotional narratives and immersive gameplay into a bold new genre.

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S