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The Verge
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Lost in Cult's new Editions publishing label is about art and games preservation
Just like its books, Editions games will look great on a shelf. Just like its books, Editions games will look great on a shelf. May 20, 2025, 7:58 PM UTC Editions is the name of a new game publishing label launched by Lost in Cult, the same company known for making gorgeous books about video games, like Outer Wilds: Design Works . The new label's aim is to preserve indie games, including some that haven't been released on physical media before, and to celebrate their artistic contributions to the medium by including plenty of extra goodies. Notably, Lost in Cult is working with DoesItPlay? to validate its titles before they're released. The group specializes in game preservation, ensuring that games can be run from the physical media they're stored on without the need for a download or an internet connection. The focus on elegantly preserving these titles is similar to what we've seen from Limited Run Games, while Editions' focus on indie games reminds me of the Criterion Collection's approach. Each game included in the Editions lineup will come with a fold-out poster, a sticker, a numbered authenticity card, a 40-page essay and developer interview, and gorgeous cover art, along with the game itself. The first three games to launch under the label include Immortality , The Excavation of Hob's Barrow , and Thank Goodness You're Here . Editions plans to announce a new game every month, starting in July. Each of the three games is available to preorder through the Lost in Cult site starting at £59.99, with the option to choose between Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 editions when applicable. PS5 owners can opt to buy the entire first run of Editions games at a discounted price, containing Immortality and Thank Goodness You're Here , and they'll get a third (as of yet, unannounced) Editions title when it launches in July. Lost in Cult is asking for patience with shipments, which may take up to six months. But if they're as good as the books, the wait will be worth it. See More:
Forbes
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Lost In Cult Launches Physical Games Label, And It Looks Gorgeous
Lost In Cult is going physical with games, and it looks utterly fantastic. Lost In Cult, a U.K.-based creative studio known for its gaming-themed printed works, has launched a new publishing label dedicated to physical video games. Even before the release of its initial trilogy, it looks like it's doing everything right, to the point I'm already worried about my ever-dwindling disposable income. Framed around the principles of game preservation, artistic presentation, and accessibility, Lost In Cult hopes to establish a new benchmark for how physical games are curated and produced. It's coming out swinging: the label will debut with three powerful titles across PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, which retail for a base price of £59.99 ($80.30): Each title will be released in two formats: standard mass-market copies, as well as limited collector-focused 'EDITIONS,' true to Lost In Cult's form for small-batch, high-end packages. These include: Look at it, though. Good lord. Most importantly, and in a deliberate move to futureproof its releases, all of the label's games will be complete on disc or cartridge, meaning you never need an internet connection to play them. Lost In Cult has partnered with the game preservation group DoesItPlay? to ensure each title meets offline play standards. Titles that pass these checks will be given its 'DoesItPlay? Approved' badge. It's an admirable move akin to GOG's Game Preservation Program, which does the same in digital terms. While this will undoubtedly limit Lost In Cult's selection process due to disc or cartridge space, there's a good chance it won't, given the company's focus on indie hits. It's already going down well with those working with Lost In Cult, too. Sam Barlow said: 'Collaborating with Lost In Cult has been nothing short of a delight. Each new treasure they create feels like a genuine companion piece, not just a 'nice to have.'' Shaun Aitcheson of Cloak and Dagger Games, who helped create The Excavation of Hob's Barrow, added: 'It had long been our dream to release a physical Switch version. In an era where games are becoming increasingly digital-only, Lost In Cult is doing wonders for the future preservation of indie games.' Mass-market game releases will be available at retail through distribution partner PM Studio, though the limited EDITIONS will only be sold directly through Lost In Cult's website in small batches. Future titles from the label are expected to be revealed in the coming months, and my jam-packed shelves hate me already.
The Verge
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Lost in Cult's new Editions publishing label focuses on art and indie games preservation
Editions is the name of a new game publishing label launched by Lost in Cult, the same company known for making gorgeous books about video games, like Outer Wilds: Design Works. The new label's aim is to preserve indie games, including some that haven't been released on physical media before, and to celebrate their artistic contributions to the medium by including plenty of extra goodies. Notably, Lost in Cult is working with DoesItPlay? to validate its titles before they're released. The group specializes in game preservation, ensuring that games can be run from the physical media they're stored on without the need for a download or an internet connection. The focus on elegantly preserving these titles is similar to what we've seen from Limited Run Games, while Editions' focus on indie games reminds me of the Criterion Collection's approach. Each game included in the Editions lineup will come with a fold-out poster, a sticker, a numbered authenticity card, a 40-page essay and developer interview, and gorgeous cover art, along with the game itself. The first three games to launch under the label include Immortality, The Excavation of Hob's Barrow, and Thank Goodness You're Here. Editions plans to announce a new game every month, starting in July. Each of the three games is available to preorder through the Lost in Cult site starting at £59.99, with the option to choose between Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 editions when applicable. PS5 owners can opt to buy the entire first run of Editions games at a discounted price, containing Immortality and Thank Goodness You're Here, and they'll get a third (as of yet, unannounced) Editions title when it launches in July. Lost in Cult is asking for patience with shipments, which may take up to six months. But if they're as good as the books, the wait will be worth it.
Digital Trends
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
The Criterion Collection of video games is finally here
Video game design studio Lost in Cult announced a new physical game label called Editions. The label will release 'prestige' editions of beloved games that include original box art, 40-page booklets, and other extras. Lost in Cult is best known for releasing books on video game through its Design Works series, as well as vinyl records featuring game soundtracks. Editions is an extension of that work, continuing the design company's focus on game preservation and curated content. Think of the project as a Criterion Collection for video games, preserving prestigious titles and bundling them with additional context that underlines their importance to the medium. Recommended Videos Three games have been announced for the first wave of releases: Immortality, Thank Goodness You're Here, and The Excavation of Hob's Barrow. All three are critically acclaimed indies from this decade (Immortality was Digital Trends' runner-up choice for game of the year in 2022, narrowly losing to Elden Ring). Each comes with a poster, art cards, a booklet featuring essays and interviews, and more physical extras. All three are available to order now and will retail for £60. Lost in Cult will ship Editions worldwide and says that they will ship within six months, though it is targeting a three month turnaround. At launch, Editions will only get PS5 and Nintendo Switch releases. Thank Goodness You're Here will be available on both platforms, Immortality is getting a PS5-only release, and The Excavation of Hobb's Barrow will be for Switch. There will be a limited number of copies to order for each platform, though Lost in Cult says that it will release standard edition versions of the game at retailers too. Lost in Cult confirms that Nintendo Switch 2 Editions (not to be confused with … Nintendo Switch 2 Editions) are planned for the future and those will always be 'full editions' rather than Game-Key Cards. More titles are coming soon. While Lost in Cult will skip June, it plans to release its next Edition in July for Nintendo Switch and PS5. It teases that it's an 'artful' game. Future release are planned through 2026. The first three Editions are available to order now via Lost in Cult.
The Verge
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
May 8, 2025 at 8:14 AM EDT
Andrew Webster Go deep down the Animal Well. One of 2024's best — and most cryptic — games, is getting a big ol' design book courtesy Lost in Cult. It's not releasing until next summer, but the publisher promises that the tome will be 'a deep dive into the intricate world of Animal Well.' Pre-orders open later today.
