Zoo Life Simulator

Zoo Life Simulator

Role: Gameplay Programmer / Unreal Engine Developer
Engine: Unreal Engine 5
Platform: PC (Steam)
Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3874220/ZooLifeSimulator/

Zoo Life Simulator is an upcoming zoo management and simulation game where players build, manage, and expand their own zoo while taking care of animals, visitors, and park operations.

My Contributions

• Implemented and iterated core gameplay mechanics using Unreal Engine 5 (C++ and Blueprints).
• Worked on cinematic sequences and in-game presentation to improve the overall player experience.
• Performed performance optimization and profiling, including LOD tuning, material optimization, and VRAM usage improvements.
• Optimized game assets and rendering performance to maintain stable frame rates across different hardware.
• Integrated and adjusted assets from Quixel Megascans and Epic Fab into production environments.
• Identified and fixed critical gameplay and technical bugs, collaborating with QA and development teams.

Focus Areas

• Gameplay systems
• Unreal Engine performance optimization
• Asset and rendering optimization
• Cinematic presentation
• Debugging and stability improvements