Eastward: Design Works book and vinyl collection announced

Lost in Cult are proud to unveil the campaign launch of Eastward: Design Works - their latest design-focused collection.

The combined efforts of developers Pixpil, publisher Chucklefish, and video game culture design studio Lost In Cult, the latest entry in our esteemed Design Works art book label takes fans, video game culture enthusiasts, and art admirers through the development of Eastward - the gorgeous pixel indie hit from Shanghai-based studio Pixpil.

Featuring never-before-seen, exclusive artwork, thought-provoking analysis, and insightful interviews with the game’s creators and composer, our book delves into the world of Eastward, its influences, design philosophies, and intricate details - from sketch to screen.

Additionally, Lost in Cult is tying it all together with a killer collection of Eastward soundtrack vinyls, CDs, and cassettes.

The Eastward: Design Works collection is available worldwide - back yours from November 24th until January 23rd.

STANDARD EDITION - £39.99 RRP

The Standard Edition of the Eastward: Design Works book is ideal for the casual fan, general artbook collector, or gaming culture observer.

Approx. 250+ pages tell the story of Eastward’s development, from sketch to screen, with concept art, sketches, breathtaking visuals, and design work in every single page.

Delve into the stunning locales and the historical contexts behind them. Unravel the influences behind Eastward from inside and outside of video games. Dive into the marketing approach from announcement to release, and identify the hidden messages and roaring reveals that marked Eastward’s grand unveiling and release. Explore the local cuisine found in each in-game location, analyse the characterisation of your favourite characters, and plunge into the in-house game engine used for development.

Lost in Cult will leave no stone unturned in Eastward: Design Works - even exploring the upcoming Octopia DLC. There truly is nothing quite as extensive as Design Works - this is true preservation of video game culture.

NEW DAM CITY DELUXE EDITION - Campaign Exclusive, £119.99 RRP

The ultimate, deluxe edition of Eastward: Design Works, presented in the way Lost in Cult feels is best deserving of this incredible game and the story behind it - available exclusively during our timed campaign.

This version features a spot gloss hardcover cover, a made-to-measure slipcase, and unique outer box, with quality design befitting any adventurer’s bookshelf or coffee table.

Also included is an exclusive Earth Born zine - exploring the lore of this surprisingly rich playable in-game curio (inspired by the likes of Dragon Quest, EarthBound, and Final Fanasty) that serves as a cultural cornerstone for the characters of Eastward, with tutorials and tips from the developers themselves.

The New Dam City Deluxe Edition also features high-quality art prints, featuring never-before-printed artwork from Pixpil’s archive, as well as a fold-out A3 poster, four exclusive enamel pin badges, and a bookmark based on the iconic fridge from Eastward.

Lastly, a set of recipe cards will allow you to bring the richness of Eastward into the real world. Make dishes inspired by those from the game to share with your family and friends. Lost in Cult will taste-test the dishes prior to launch to ensure they’ll be delicious versions of in-game meals. Of course, if you’re not much of a cook, these will still be beautifully-designed trinkets to keep or display in your Eastward collection.

SIGNED EDITION - Limited to first 500 copies sold

As a bonus, the first 500 copies of New Dam City Deluxe Edition will include an exclusive bookplate attached to the inside cover, signed by the development team at Pixpil. This is a true one-of-a-kind must-have for the biggest Eastward fans, at no extra cost - snap yours up fast!

In celebration of Eastward’s highly-anticipated Octopia DLC, Lost In Cult Records has teamed up with Black Screen Records to bring you an exclusive opportunity to secure a series of beautiful Eastward OST items, all thematically designed to complement the Design Works books for the ultimate Eastward collection.

EASTWARD: OCTOPIA VINYL

Signed Campaign Exclusive Yellow, Limited to 1000 Copies

This very limited edition vinyl comes in a striking 12” environmentally-friendly yellow Biovinyl with official character art, and includes the full Eastward: Octopia soundtrack as well as two additional bonus lost tracks from composer Joel Corelitz that aren’t included in the final DLC. Each of the 1000 copies also come with a certificate of authenticity, signed by Joel Corelitz!

EASTWARD: OCTOPIA CD

Lost in Cult haven’t forgotten about you track skippers! This CD provides the same musical selection as the vinyl, including the unreleased tracks, but in a jewel-case CD offering.

EASTWARD: OCTOPIA CASSETTE

For those that like to rewind after a hard day, this cassette option offers the same musical selection, but in a wonderfully retro cassette form for nostalgic portable listening.

EASTWARD: COMPLETE OST DOUBLE-CASSETTE

For fans of the original soundtrack, Lost in Cult is also thrilled to offer the complete and unabridged original Eastward OST in a beautiful yellow double-cassette - the biggest physical release of the Eastward soundtrack available anywhere! This exclusive musical curio also comes with two previously unreleased tracks from Joel Corelitz from the original game that can’t be heard anywhere else!

THE COMPLETE EASTWARD MUSIC COLLECTION - £89.99 RRP

The entire soundtrack collection, including the Octopia vinyl, CD, cassette, and the double cassette, for a saving of £16! Also available in two other handy soundtrack bundles, so you can grab everything you want without the fuss.

PREMIUM HIGH-QUALITY A3 ART PRINTS - £80.00 RRP

Lastly, to round off the collection, Lost in Cult is releasing a series of high-quality A3 art prints. These large prints use Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm stock, which has a tactile feel and fine surface texture, providing excellent reproduction of colour and detail, with deep blacks and optimum contrasts. These are high-end, gallery quality, archival tier prints one one of the best papers in the world, used by serious art print aficionados. These are separate add-ons from what you’ll find in the New Dam City Deluxe book.

Eastward: Design Works is crafted to last - each copy demonstrating our commitment to sustainable business. Produced and assembled with high-quality artisan materials, Lost in Cult works with carbon-neutral, anti-corruption partners and factories.

Lost in Cult believes in ethical manufacture as strongly as they believe in games preservation. So, treasure each page of our FSC-accredited book with the knowledge that your money supports well-respected labour. If for any reason you ever decide to part with your copy, please consider regifting it.