Google Maps, Not Greyboxes - Digital Location Scouting for 'Untitled Goose Game'

Explore the innovative level design process behind 'Untitled Goose Game' in this 30-minute GDC talk from 2021. Discover how House House's Jake Strasser utilized digital location scouting of real-world places through Google Maps to create the game's immersive environments. Learn about the advantages of this unique approach over traditional greyboxing techniques and gain insights into how it shaped the game's distinctive aesthetic and gameplay. Delve into the creative decision-making process that led to the charming and realistic settings that players navigate as a mischievous goose.