LostInCult unveils stunning new EDITIONS line!
If you’re here - on this website - then chances are, you already know that I am a big fan of physical media; from games to movies and more, I love to support the brands and labels that continue to keep physical media alive. So when Ryan Brown at Lost In Cult posted this:
Needless to say, I was super excited about what that secret could be… and now, it’s time to reveal all:
EDITIONS
“Physical games designed with the care they deserve. We’re doing it differently. We’re doing it better.”
“Lost In Cult, the acclaimed video game culture and design studio behind your favourite premium quality gaming items, is exceptionally proud to unveil EDITIONS — our bold new vision for physical media.
Launching with a trio of titles for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, our new imprint redefines what a physical game can be. Our initial launch features three distinct indie masterpieces, available to order now:
Thank Goodness You’re Here! (PS5/Switch) - the BAFTA-winning comedy adventure (limited to 3,000 on Switch/1,500 on PS5)
Immortality (PS5) - the critically acclaimed interactive experience, winner of BAFTA’s Best Narrative (limited to 1,500 on PS5)
The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow (Switch) - the folk-horror adventure hit, with a BAFTA Breakthrough-winning performance (limited to 3,000 on Switch)
I mean come on - you can’t tell me that these packages are not absolutely glorious looking!? One thing that Lost In Cult have made clear is that these will be consistent packages - which makes my brain so happy to think that they will all look gorgeous together on a shelf.
One of my pet peeves with some companies is that they have a tendency to make randomly sized editions, which often leads to shelves having to be arranged awkwardly. Different widths I can handle, but different heights just throws a whole shelf into chaos!
Further info from the Press Release:
“EDITIONS has been built by a team of the world’s most talented designers, artists, writers, editors, physical producers, and more - in the works for over a year, with Ryan Brown (formerly Super Rare Games, Numskull) having joined to head and set up our new games publishing venture. With this powerhouse team behind it, we’re confident we have created a genuine best-of-all-worlds approach, breathing new life into physical games for collectors and anyone with a real love for the art form.
More than just games in a box, EDITIONS are a celebration of gaming, as well as a celebration of each of the highly curated titles we have chosen for our launch line-up and beyond. Built on our core pillars of prestige, quality, preservation, curation, accessibility, consistency, and transparency - we hope collectors new and old enjoy the physical offerings we have developed.
Our first EDITIONS titles are available to order now, exclusively at Lost In Cult, available in limited quantities. Bundles, vinyl soundtracks, and gallery print posters also available at launch.”
If you’re interested in picking up some of these beautiful releases, you can find them over at LostInCult priced at £59.99 each; though bundles are available at a discount. These absolutely stunning packages will be launched on a monthly basis, with one Switch release and one PS5 release per month. Switch 2 titles have been confirmed for the future, but no announcements yet; just clarification that it will only be for full releases, not game key cards (phew!)
They have also confirmed that June will not have any releases, since the launch line up is stacked - and they don’t want to overwhelm collectors; a sentiment I can fully appreciate!
“Designed with the care they deserve, each EDITIONS release is a work of art, celebrating the game itself and the people behind it.
EDITIONS are designed to be consistent packages for collectability and display. Inside a custom mailer box with seasonally rotated art, you’ll find an outer slipcase with debossed details and brand new, original artwork, unspoiled by logos or distractions. A pull-out inner slipcase, with a different colour theme for each release, creates a visual delight for your shelf.
Also included is a fold-out poster of original artwork for you to admire on your wall, or to keep securely within your EDITION. The back of the poster contains a description from the artist, and a checklist of releases to date.
Inside a glassine pouch is an authenticity card, featuring a printed signature of the game’s director, a sticker, and four high-quality art cards with images chosen by the developer, adorned with descriptions on the back. The game itself features a unique game cover, created especially for its EDITIONS release.
To appropriately celebrate each game, each EDITION includes a 40-page booklet, edited by Chris Schilling (formerly Edge Magazine). Each booklet will feature an insightful analytical essay from an esteemed critic, alongside an interview with one the key creative talents involved in the game’s creation. Together with art from the game and in-development material, these booklets take you deeper inside the game, preserving its history while celebrating its cultural impact.
EDITIONS fit easily on your shelf without looking out of place — they’re about the width of one-and-a-half PS5 boxes. Both platform versions are uniform, bar our PS and SW numbering system on the spine and inner slipcase.
No tat, no alterations, and a regular release schedule — EDITIONS are a uniform, consistent, premium-quality collection you can trust.”
So what’s your thoughts? Are you excited to see what the future holds for EDITIONS?
Let us know in the comments below!
- V x
