Kirill Buyanin

Sr. Level Designer @remedygames, FBC Firebreak, #AlanWake2, #CrossfireX, #MetroExodus and more. Personal opinions.

[Kirill Buyanin @diforus]

Hi! My name is not @the_Norberg, but I have some #leveldesign tips to share in a thread.
Those practices help me to build better levels from the scratch no matter of a genre or a scale. Hope other #gamedev folks will find them useful🙂
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[CONTROL Resonant 🔻Pre-order Now! @ControlRemedy]

Nothing stays contained forever.

Humanity meets a new threat to our existence when CONTROL Resonant launches – September 24th 2026.

The story trailer is out now. Pre-orders are open.

< YOU’RE UP >

#CONTROLResonant

[Kirill Buyanin @diforus]

Checking out what was all the fuss about Invincible was a terrible idea for my study schedule.
The show is great though. Watched all 4 seasons, now waiting for the next ones.

[CONTROL Resonant 🔻Pre-order Now! @ControlRemedy]

CONTROL Ultimate Edition is now on iPhone and iPad!

We built it specifically for mobile:
🕹️ Touch controls
👾 Reworked interface and gameplay systems
💥Great on smaller screens, while retaining the intensity and unpredictability of the original

Get it on the App Store now as a universal purchase, playable across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

[CONTROL Resonant 🔻Pre-order Now! @ControlRemedy]

Creative Director Mikael Kasurinen gives you a first look at Dylan Faden's supernatural abilities, the shapeshifting Aberrant weapon, and Manhattan warped beyond the laws of physics.

CONTROL Resonant is out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Mac in 2026.

#CONTROLResonant

[Kirill Buyanin @diforus]

You don’t need to play tons of video games to be a good game dev, and just playing a lot of them doesn’t make you a good one either.

[Pilgrim @ArtOfPilgrim]

Hit me with the harshest reality about game dev

[Respawn @Respawn]

We're heartbroken by the passing of our founder and dear friend Vince Zampella.

Vince was a titan and legend of this industry, a visionary leader and a force who shaped teams and games like Call of Duty, Titanfall, Apex Legends, the Star Wars Jedi series and Battlefield for our community in ways that will be felt for generations.

His impact reached far beyond any one game or studio. We will remember Vince for how he showed up every day, trusting his teams, encouraging bold ideas, and believing in Respawn & Battlefield. Most importantly, he championed what he believed was right for the people behind those studios and our players because it mattered.

We will miss him greatly.

Our hearts are with his family, friends, and all who love him.

[Kirill Buyanin @diforus]

Huge congrats to the team!
CONTROL Resonant is out in 2026!

[Remedy Entertainment 🔻Pre-order CONTROL Resonant! @remedygames]

Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in CONTROL Resonant, a thrilling action-adventure RPG.

CONTROL Resonant is out in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and Mac via Steam & the App Store. Wishlist now!

[Kirill Buyanin @diforus]

ARC Raiders is fantastic!

Smart blend of PvP and PvE, with strong meta progression. Excellent combat and sound design that makes you play with your ears, not your eyes.

Haven’t been this hooked in ages.

Great job @EmbarkStudios!

[Kirill Buyanin @diforus]

Wow! Time flies.

I remember a week before the launch someone was asking me how I feel about the game. I said “I think it’s good.”

Then I saw the reviews… couldn’t believe the numbers. I still can’t.

[The Game Awards @thegameawards]

ALAN WAKE 2 was released 2 years ago.

[Remedy Entertainment 🔻Pre-order CONTROL Resonant! @remedygames]

The first Major Update to FBC: Firebreak includes a new mission, a new way to experience missions through the Crisis Board, the Gun Mod system, new enemies, new guns and more!

FBC: Firebreak Major Update Breakpoint out now on all platforms for free!

#FBCFirebreak

[Kirill Buyanin @diforus]

We've been working hard on this, can't wait for you to try it!

[Remedy Entertainment 🔻Pre-order CONTROL Resonant! @remedygames]

Our 1st free Major Update to FBC: Firebreak launches on September 29th. Breakpoint brings with it systemic overhauls, new content, and quality-of-life improvements.

Read our latest blog post for all the details (it's a big one): https://t.co/PxsPpBqn6b

#FBCFirebreak

[The Hidden One @TheHiddenOneAC]

The sunrise in Alan Wake 2.. holy moly

[Kirill Buyanin @diforus]

My friends from a tiny indie studio just released a VR game that blends Portal-style challenges with the 70s spy thrillers and sci-fi. If you love puzzles, cool gadgets and time-loop mechanics, this one is for you.

Support indie devs!

https://t.co/dluxKzW8ow

[Kirill Buyanin @diforus]

@MachineHidden I think you gonna love it! Make sure you have a notepad with you and take screenshots of everything.

[Kirill Buyanin @diforus]

Been playing Blue Prince and it’s pretty addictive. The rogue-like elements keep every run fresh, and detective style puzzles are super satisfying when they click.

30 hours and 100 screenshots later solving the mystery started to feel like a chore, but it was still a fun run.

[Kirill Buyanin @diforus]

@Thubasi Ну, большого ужаса в этом нет. Расстановка блокеров, наоборот, хорошая задача для ЛД, чтобы отдохнуть от скриптования или блокаута. Этакая медитация.

[Kirill Buyanin @diforus]

@KYKYPY3A_B Это связано с тем, что первый трейлер показывают за полгода-год до выхода игры, когда ещё не готовы финальные модельки, текстуры, свет и прочее. Такое можно показать инвесторам, но для маркетинговой кампании не годится. Поэтому синематики будут всегда.

[Kirill Buyanin @diforus]

@AChertilin I noticed a few minor issues, mostly with navigation. But overall I think LD in the game is pretty straight forward and does the job.

[Kirill Buyanin @diforus]

Finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
What a ride! I have no words... One of the best and unique games I played in a long time.
Deep combat. Surreal world. Memorable characters. An epic soundtrack. A story that resonates on multiple levels...
Definitely a GOTY for me.

[Josef Fares @josef_fares]

Some before and after footage of #splitfiction