In Valheim, the journey takes a darker turn as the player leaves the Meadows behind and enters the Black Forest — a dense and mysterious woodland where towering fir trees, ancient ruins, and menacing creatures lurk in the shadows. Here, among trolls and greydwarfs, awaits The Elder, the game’s second boss and an ancient force deeply rooted in the world of Valheim.

Working with Iron Gate, Brikk was tasked with bringing this part of Valheim to life in a handcrafted 2D trailer. From the first cautious steps beneath the forest’s dark canopy to the epic battle against The Elder, the aim was to capture both the spirit of discovery and the mounting tension as the forest’s dangers unfold. From storyboarding and design to animation and compositing, the trailer builds on the visual language Brikk has developed with Iron Gate over the years.