'The Art of Still Wakes The Deep' Release Pushed to the End of August
- The Artbook Collector
- Aug 3
- 3 min read
August 3rd 2025
The upcoming artbook based on the award-winning video game Still Wakes The Deep from developer The Chinese Room has been delayed. The book was expected to ship by the end of July, but the date has been moved back a month.
The Art of Still Wakes The Deep from publisher Cook & Becker can be ordered on their website, which is where the delay was spotted as it is now listed with a date of August 31st 2025. This follows the previous update that moved it back to add an additional chapter. However, emails were received for that delay, but this time it was quietly moved.
Although we can only speculate on the reason for this new release date, it is likely to continue work on adding the new chapter to the book at the request of The Chinese Room. It is unknown what the new content will be focused on, but it's about as good a reason as a publisher can give for needing extra time. We do know from the description from Cook & Becker that the hardcover book will feature a look at the development, artwork, themes, and inspirations of the game.
You can read part of the email update for the last delay here;
"Everything is print-ready and looking great - as you have come to expect from Cook and Becker and Lost In Cult. However, we received a last-minute request from The Chinese Room recently to add an extra chapter to the book... We can't yet reveal the content of that chapter, so you'll have to wait until the book arrives to discover it.
Unfortunately, this addition means we cannot ship the book this month as previously communicated, but in July."
A lot of things can affect the release of a book, it could be a scheduling with the printers, waiting on assets, quality testing, and more. The book is also being designed by Lost in Cult, who are a publisher themselves and very busy with their Design Works book series, vinyl and now physical game publishing, making it possible that they need more time to make sure the new content is up to their high standards. Regardless of the reason, I'm sure those that pre-ordered are happy to wait a little longer for more insights and art for the horror game.
Still Wakes The Deep is a first-person survival-horror game by The Chinese Room, released on June 18, 2024. Set in 1975 on a North Sea oil rig, players step into the role of electrician Caz McLeary as he attempts to survive an unknown organism that breaks out after a drilling incident. The psychological horror creeps in when the strange anomaly starts to spread and take over both the rig and the crew. Unable to use weapons or attack, players must navigate claustrophobic environments while solving puzzles and avoiding the now grotesque crew members.
Praised for its authentic Scottish dialogue, level design, story, and use of sound, Still Wakes The Deep went on to be nominated for multiple awards, with wins for actor performances and Best Visual Art at the Develop: Star Awards.
If you're a fan of the game and are interested in learning more about it, The Art of Still Wakes The Deep can be pre-ordered on the Cook & Becker website here. A copy will also be joining the collection here, so expect previews and a review when it arrives.
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