Whether it’s creeping up behind a guard ready to deliver that decisive blow or memorizing patrol patterns to slip by unnoticed, level designers have a huge part to play in establishing the moment-to-moment experiences of our favorite stealth games. It’s their job to nail the flow of the level, as well as orchestrate moments that make good use of the core mechanics. But there can be a huge difference in how a studio might approach this challenge, with projects often requiring a range of philosophies to bring about the best opportunities for the player. In order to find out more about the intricacies of level design as well as the specific design approaches associated with stealth level design, we reached out to three developers who have worked on a number of projects over the years, from Arkane’s Dishonored series to Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed