Kyle Lautenbach
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Kyle Lautenbach
@kylelautenbach.bsky.social
Senior Technical Designer & Programmer. Currently at Gunzilla! Solo Dev @Major7thGames. Unreal Engine generalist. Working on secret stuff in UE5. My opinions are my own. He/him.
I released an amateur music album about all the craziness of the past few years! Let me know your thoughts.
#music #newrelease #indie
open.spotify.com/album/4wDLMG...
Distant Dreams
KyleL · Album · 2025 · 7 songs
open.spotify.com
June 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We're reaching something beyond heartbreak at this point. Our industry is bleeding out, and it's not the fault of the talented devs who now suffer the axe. But we're in this together, and I've seen endless support from peers and strangers alike. I still have hope. Keep fighting for our art form!
February 26, 2025 at 8:57 AM
I've got tickets to Guildford Games Fest, baby.
Come with me Friday, don't say maybe.
I'm just a laid-off game dev, baby, like you. 🎶
February 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Following the tragic Splash Damage announcement, I am on the hunt for a new opportunity! Time is ticking on my visa, but I am also open to relocation. 12 years of industry experience, 8 years of Unreal Engine dev. Can do anything you need to a AAA standard!

#gamedev #OpenToWork #TechDesign #UE5
January 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Trying to keep my little studio afloat was an uphill battle. I chose the wrong project to push in terms of indie success, but the right one to learn and grow from. I pitched 30+ publishers with no bites. I didn't even think that many existed 🤣. Huge highs and lows. But still here, still passionate!
A few people have responded to my post with similar feelings and you know what? If there are any creative devs who have ended up navigating business too and are comfortable sharing, I would LOVE for you to reply or QRT with some of your struggles or slipups. Like legit it would help so much 💜
Accepting I'm a wavy hands creative and not a powerhouse bizdev has been A Journey Of Acceptance these past two years. And that that isn't a bad thing?

Feels like I can say that on here rather than the Old Place cause it feels? Safer??
November 21, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Basically my first time in the EU! Visiting some good friends I haven't seen in ages. Guess where I am for the first week 👀!
November 17, 2024 at 11:16 AM
At long last, I am finally starting a little euro trip tomorrow for 2 weeks!! Doing some couch surfing with some dear friends along the way. Haven't seen them in ages! First time in Europe. Heading to the Netherlands first and Germany thereafter. Planning for plenty more visits in the future!
November 15, 2024 at 10:02 AM
It's technically also a casual golf game if you try hard enough.
November 14, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Throwback to the dumb, physicsy castle destruction game I made for a physics game jam a while back. I'd love to come back to it with everything I've learned about Chaos in UE5.
November 14, 2024 at 11:36 AM
The art haul from London MCM! @spikingsart @annahollinrake.bsky.social @ThandaArt + others. Thanks so much!
October 27, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Going to my first-ever London Comic Con today! If you have any recommendations, let me know.
October 27, 2024 at 8:14 AM
I need to get better at making smaller games. Maybe even tiny ones. Little itsy bitsy shitsy games.
October 20, 2024 at 9:12 PM
I'm aiming to work on some side projects again as soon as I can 👀. My first year in the UK has been so action-packed that I've barely touched the ground so far!
October 18, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Oh, wow! Bluesky added video support 👀. I'm hoping to start working on more fun little things for you soon, but don't forget to give the Project Nyx demo a go!
#gamedev #indiedev #finally
youtu.be/lc0muP1-RjI?...
September 24, 2024 at 6:38 PM