XDS 2023 | Unlocking the Power of External Partnerships Collaboration

Erik Pettersson | Lead Outsource Artist | EA DICE
Kim Aava | Art Director | Toca Boca
In this presentation, Erik and Kim dive into the various stages and processes of external partnerships from initial trials to advanced operations. They discuss their hybrid approach at EA DICE, which combines co-dev with traditional outsourcing. They share valuable insights into strategies and best practices for setting and maintaining art quality expectations, effective communication techniques, and how to balance ownership between internal and external teams.
About XDS: External Development Summit (XDS) is the only annual, international games industry event held in Canada, with a primary focus on external development for art, animation, audio, co-development, QA and localization.