Metro Exodus animator Andrii Korzinkin killed while fighting for Ukraine

One of the animators who worked on Metro Exodus at Ukrainian studio 4A Games passed away during a combat mission while fighting to defend Ukraine.

The war in Ukraine has been raging throughout 2022 as Ukrainians continue to fight and defend their country from Russian invasion. Among those fighting in the war was animator Andrii 'Nizrok' Korzinkin who recently passed away during a combat mission.

The industry has since come together to collectively mourn Korzinkin, sharing past memories along with examples of his work while at Ukrainian studio 4A Games. While at 4A Games, Korzinkin served as an animator working on games like Metro Exodus. The news of Korzinkin’s passing was first shared to social media by Remedy Entertainment gameplay designer, Leonid Stepanov.

"Andrii 'Nizrok' Korzinkin (@korzinkin_3d) died while performing a combat mission in the struggle for independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine," tweeted Stepanov. "A talented animator, incredible person and real hero. Rest in peace, friend. We all miss you."

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