'Tunic: Design Works' Coming in 2026 from Lost in Cult
- The Artbook Collector
- Oct 31
- 3 min read
October 31st 2025
Determined to fill their 2026 release schedule, UK book publisher Lost in Cult has announced a second Design Works books this month, this time for 2022's action-adventure game Tunic!
Tunic: Design Works has been made in partnership with the game's developer Isometricop Games and publisher Finji to deliver a look at the development of the award-winning indie game. As always from Lost in Cult, the book was announced on social media, with pre-orders going live at the same time for those wanting more from the world of the sword-wielding fox. It comes with over 300 pages and can be ordered on their website ahead of its Q4 2026 release.
The book is authored by Christian Donlan and will take players through the seven-year development of the game from Andrew Shouldice, from doodles on a page to its release in 2022. Through insights and details from the developer, Tunic: Design Works explored the locations, mechanics, themes, and more for the game, giving fans a peak at how the game went from an idea to a BAFTA award winner.
As well as the written insights, this release will also include a look at the original sketchbooks from Shouldice, featuring his doodles, notes, checklists, and more, offering a unique look at the documents that help create a video game.
As expected, there are again a couple of versions of the book available to pre-order, a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition is only available for a limited time, but can be pre-ordered until the 8th of January. Both versions of Tunic: Design Works are expected to start shipping Q4 of 2026.
The Deluxe Edition will include the 300+ page hardcover, as well as the following as extras;
A slipcase with Ma-ko art
A presentation box
A Famicom box with mystery contents
Art prints
A poster
A bookmark
Sew on patch set
For those wanting even more, Lost in Cult has also revealed a vinyl set too, coming with 2 x 12" records that is set to release in Q2 of 2026. This can also be bought in bundles with both version of the book.
Tunic is a charming action-adventure game with an isometric camera view, developed by Isometricorp Games and published by Finji in 2022. You play as an anthropomorphic fox carrying a sword and shield in a mysterious ruined land. The player works to uncover secrets in the game's forests, dungeons and temples, while building an in-game manual of maps, lore, and more. The game was inspired by classic titles such as The Legend of Zelda, combining nostalgia with modern visuals and gameplay design. It was released on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch.
You can check out a trailer for the book below.
Lost in Cult are frequently announcing new video game goodies, including vinyl and physical video game releases too. Also this month they announced Cocoon: Design Works, quickly growing the book series and giving people a lot to look forward to in 2026. Other revealed books in the Design Works series includes Alan Wake: Design Works, Animal Well: Design Works, VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works, Ultros: Design Works, and Outer Wilds: Design Works, Mouthwashing: Design Works, and Mundaun: Design Works.
Future updates for the book will be reported here and be sure to check out the Lost in Cult website to order Tunic: Design Works, as well as their other products here.
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