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Elliott Verbiest
@elliottverbiest.com
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🎲 Senior Game Designer
🎮 Dawn of War IV | Iron Harvest
🤵🏼 Perennial overdresser
🦅 U.S.-made, EU-based
♂️ He/Him
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We're hosting another closed alpha test for Dawn of War IV on the weekend of the 13th! Be sure to join our Discord and follow the instructions if you want to see what we're cooking.

Discord.gg/dawnofwar4

This is a small-scale test again, but we're looking to do more tests in the future. 👀

#DOW4
A screenshot of the upcoming game Dawn of War 4 with Space Marines charging a Necon Monolith with text on the left: "Sign up for the closed alpha".
December 3, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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We're hosting a closed alpha test of Dawn of War IV!

Want to help shape the game before launch next year? Sign up for our newsletter at the link below before 12 PM CET, October 31st and keep an eye on your e-mail for further instructions! 🫡

www.deepsilver.com/games/dawn-o...

#DOW4
A screenshot of a variety of Blood Ravens Space Marines charging an attachking Necon Monolith. On the left of the image is the logo of Dawn of War 4 and the text: "Sign up for the closed alpha".
October 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Hot off the heels of our latest trailer, join us on our Discord this Wednesday where I will be answering all your burning questions on Dawn of War IV!

Submit your questions here: discord.com/channels/139...
A graphic showing an announcement of a developer "Ask Me Anything" for Dawn of War 4 on October first at 5 PM UTC. The developers in question are Elliott Verbiest, senior game designer, and Jan Theysen, creative director on Dawn of War 4.
September 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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That's Gamescom 2025 done and dusted!

The reception for the trailer and playable demo of Dawn of War IV has blown me away. Looking forward to sharing more!

Thanks to everyone who showed up to hang out or had kind words to share. Taking some time off now to recover, then it's back to work/war!
An image collage of Elliott with various people during Gamescom 2025. It includes a photo of various team members from KING Art Games and Plaion in front of a wall with a render of a Space Marine. The remaining photos feature Elliott posing with various friends and acquaintances he met over the week.
August 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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An illustration of a Dreadnought from Warhammer 40K wearing pink, glittery, heeled boots. A caption below says: Even in death I still serve.
August 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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An absolute whirlwind of a week, attending INDIGO in Rotterdam, as well as exploring a bit of Amsterdam.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to meet, catch up, or host me. Y'all are wonderful!
A photo collage of Elliott with various friends in Rotterdam. A photo collage of Elliott with various friends in Amsterdam.
June 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Had a great time today speaking to students and reviewing the portfolios of the next generation of game developers at @bredauniversityas.bsky.social!

I'll be in Rotterdam next week for INDIGO so be sure to say hi if you see me!
A photo of Elliott and his colleagues posing in front of the plaque for the Breda University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands.
May 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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A fight broke out on the train I was on just now but managed to de-escalate it together with a few other folks.

This specific pic of my cat ended up being the clincher for peace.

She's available for diplomatic missions on request (payments in fluid treats only please).
A photo of Elliott's cat curled up on a yellow pillow. She looks very cute.
May 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Lil fella was quite keen to not just figure out flying, but doors too.
May 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Bonus hole pic.
A photo of Elliott with a look of enthused surprise posing in front of a large circular piece of fabric with a projection of a fiery environement on it. Using his hands, he reveals a lower layer of the environment, reminiscent of a portal.
May 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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On my way home having wrapped up A MAZE this year. Another excellent time meeting new folks and a great excuse to catch up (and pose up) with friends. See ya next year, Berlin! 💖🦩
A photo of Elliott and Mafalda striking a pose in front of the A MAZE photo wall. A photo of Elliott and Galatea striking a pose in front of the A MAZE photo wall. A photo of Elliott and Leo striking a pose in front of the A MAZE photo wall. A photo of Elliott and Jazz striking a pose in front of a concrete wall.
May 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Heard a thump from the balcony and went to investigate.
A photo of a fledgling crow partially obscured by a green folding chair.
May 17, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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This movie ruled.
A movie poster for the Ryan Coogler film "Sinners".
April 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Sometimes I start considering whether Dutch may be a serious language until it hits me with one of these.
A screenshot of Google Translate showing the English word "baseball" translated into Dutch as "honkbal".
April 12, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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Had a wonderful time visiting Glasgow Caledonian University to talk to their game development students about progression design, answer questions, and play their games.

A huge thanks to @alanteachesthings.bsky.social for the opportunity and for being a wonderful host!
A photo of two men standing next to each other facing and smiling towards the camera. A classroom is visible in the background. A photo of a lowered projector screen with a slide visible with the title: "Building Progression Systems" and the subtitle: "How Progression Design Keeps Players Engaged". A desk and chair are visible in the foreground.
April 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Also the fact this place was hidden underneath a Dutch-themed bar where the buzzer could be accessed here is 😘👌
A painted self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh hanging on a wall. The button for a buzzer is semi-hidden where his ear is.
March 30, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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LRP: Sorry gang, but you're all gonna have to work a lil harder if you want to top Glasgow's cocktails.
A selfie of two men, lit in red. A photo of a small table with a few cocktails on it. A tablet is nestled between the glasses showing an item from the drinks menu. A photo of a filled cocktail glass from the top down with an illustration of a sugar snap drawn into the foam of the drink. A tablet slight behind the glass is visible with the item: "Sugar Snap Sour".
March 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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What's up Glasgow? Been a while.
A man with dyed hair in a coat winks towards the camera. Glasgow Cathedral is visible behind him.
March 28, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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This lady was yelling at me all morning until I did this. 🥺
A photo of a gray striped cat lying supine in a chair, her paws raised. A hand is stroking her belly. A photo of the same cat being pet, with her face in view. She has her eyes almost entirely shut, indicating she is comfortable and relaxed.
March 23, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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My streak remains unbroken (and unlikely to change any time soon).
A comic panel showing Doctor Manhattan sitting on a rock on a desolate planet with nightime stars in the sky. Super-imposed text: "I'm not at GDC:
March 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Went to a local art exhibit last night and had the good fortune of observing some newly hatched Jamiroquai headpieces before they leave the nest.
A photo of a forest at night illuminated by a trio of art installations located on the surface of a pond. The installations are composed of a flat base, a frame made of arching pipes, and a multitude of protrusions fixed to the frame. The protrusions contain various LED lights in red, green, and primarily, blue. The water is calm, creating a reflection that gives the illusion the installations have a second half, evoking sea urchins.
March 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Oops bought my first bolo tie. 🤠
A selfie of the poster wearing a white dress shirt with a bolo tie. The tie features a vaguely pyramidal pendant made of brushed nickel tied together with black leather strands.
February 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Doing a little homework before seeing Newsferatu. 🤓
The title card of the 1922 German film: "Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horror". A still from th 1922 film Nosferatu. Count Orlok stands facing towards the camera in a doorframe, looking towards his right. A still from the 1922 film Nosferatu: the shadow of Count Orlok in profile is cast on a wall, his clawed hand is extended out towards a door.
January 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Played a game of poker and ended up getting first place looking like this.
Photo of a table with a poker mat, a prominant stack of poker chips, and various face-down playing cards. A selfie of myself wearing an all-black outfit featuring a waistcoat, tie, and gold-colored tie bar.
December 4, 2024 at 7:03 AM
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Dang, guess I got no chance. 😔
The cover art of the 2009 video game "Prototype". A hooded man stands in profile while raising a mutated blade arm up. Text over the image: "Prototype".
November 14, 2024 at 11:25 AM