Lab Outbreak - Unreal Engine 5 Environment and Level Design

Lab Outbreak – Unreal Engine 5 Environment Design Showcase

This is a cinematic environment and level design showcase created in Unreal Engine 5, Lab Outbreak. The story follows a group of scientists who uncover a long-forgotten secret lab. Hoping to regain control, they descend into the unknown—only to awaken something that should’ve never been disturbed. What they find instead... is their own tragic end.

My main goal was to explore storytelling through environmental details—especially the idea of “before and after”. I imagined what might happen in the aftermath of a violent encounter. How would the scene react? Would objects be scattered? Broken? What would happen if someone fell, or if something exploded?

This mental simulation helped me design a space that feels lived-in, chaotic, and narrative-driven. Every asset placement tells a piece of the story.

This was a real challenge—but I'm very happy with the final result.

Special thanks to @bigmediumsmall_ @insperat and @MeshingunStudio for their outstanding assets. They always bring top-tier quality.