Videogames take place in worlds that are often built from scratch. Regardless of how sci-fi or fantasy-heavy a world may be, its content should be recognizable to the player whilst preserving artistic license and “fun factor”. Worldbuilding is crucial for fleshing out a story with depth and context, but the research behind it makes the story world feel believable. This session will discuss different approaches to worldbuilding research and the challenge of knowing when something is accurate enough.