Outer Wilds

Lost in Cult author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:8th Oct '26

Should be back in stock very soon

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The official visual tribute to a modern video game classic. Perfect for sci-fi and gaming fans of all ages!

Return to the captivating, time-looping solar system of Mobius Digital’s multi-award-winning sci-fi adventure in OUTER WILDS. Featuring exclusive interviews with the game’s creators and community, never-before-seen art and much more: this is the ultimate celebration of one of the most influential video games of the last decade.

Return to the captivating, time-looping solar system of Mobius Digital’s multi-award-winning sci-fi adventure in OUTER WILDS. Featuring exclusive interviews with the game’s creators and community, never-before-seen art and much more: this is the ultimate celebration of one of the most influential video games of the last decade.

From thesis-year student project to multi-award winner, the development journey of Mobius Digital’s extraordinary debut is every bit as fascinating as the one you take in the game itself. Written by Chris Schilling (Edge), OUTER WILDS: DESIGN WORKS tells the absorbing story behind the creation of this seminal sci-fi adventure.

With detailed insights gleaned from extensive interviews with Mobius Digital, we dive deep into Outer Wilds’ inspirations, ranging from 2001: A Space Odyssey to The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker. We explore how its 2015 IGF award wins served as the propellant it needed for a triumphant take-off. We find out how its physically simulated planets broke every rule in the game design handbook. And we discover how one playtest inspired a Call Of Duty fan to “learn about physics”. With never-before-heard anecdotes from its development team and input from the game’s dedicated community, we bring you the ultimate celebration of this transcendent and inspirational interactive experience.

OUTER WILDS: DESIGN WORKS offers the definitive visual tribute to a modern classic, with eye-catching layouts presented via high-quality paper stocks and section sewn binding. The softcover package is adorned with an attractive silver wrap and a die-cut black hole. Inside the book, short-cut sand-coloured pages feature a selection of community-focused content.

Featuring exclusive interviews with:

  • Alex Beachum – Creative director
  • Loan Verneau – Game designer
  • Wesley Martin – Art director
  • Kelsey Beachum – Writer
  • Andrew Prahlow – Composer
  • A selection of community members whose work has expanded the world of Outer Wilds
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Praise for Outer Wilds:
"Exploring the uncharted worlds of Outer Wilds feels like a true adventure in ways most games never achieve.” – IGN.com
“Instilled with a sense of wonder, I can’t help but resolutely believe that Outer Wilds is one of the best video games of all time.” – EpilogueGaming.com
"From its landscapes to its oddly shaped characters, the art style is gorgeous and memorable.” – GameInformer.com

ISBN: 9780008791117

Dimensions: 252mm x 195mm x 28mm

Weight: 1080g

256 pages