iam8bit, in collaboration with publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Mobius Digital, have announced preorders for BAFTA award-winning game Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition, an action-adventure open-world mystery where you play as a new recruit trying to uncover secrets within a constantly evolving solar system. The Retail Edition will be available for $39.99 on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, while the iam8bit Collector’s Edition will be available on those same platforms for $99.99.
Enter Outer Wilds Ventures with the Retail Edition, which includes the base game and Echoes of the Eye expansion as well as a foldout planetary chart poster by Mobius Digital concept artist Ian Jacobson. Available at retailers worldwide, the Retail Edition will be released for sale on June 27.
The iam8bit Collector’s Edition will include a vital Canvas Traveler’s Adventure Bag, a combination Explorer’s journal and game sleeve to log in crucial discoveries, Chert’s signature bandana, a set of 7 Planetary Patches, Eye of the universe clasp and bonus item from a doomed timeline. Additionally, players will snag the base game and Echoes of the Eye expansion, complete on cartridge/disc. Shipping begins Q3 2024.
The Art of Outer Wilds Hardcover Book features 300-pages of concept art including never-before-seen images, and behind-the-scenes creative direction written by Wesley Martin, Art Director at Mobius Digital. Designed by Mobius Digital’s Ian Jacobson, with additional publication design by Laleh Roya Azarshin and design support from Josh Lanphear, this essential guide to deep space will be sure to answer all Outer Wilds questions.
Players can complete their journey and take home the cloth-bound Echoes of the Eye 2xLP Vinyl Soundtrack, shipping Q2 2024, which features music by Andrew Prahlow and album art by Ian Jacobson.
All retail editions, vinyl and art book of Outer Wilds can be preordered starting February 29 from outerwilds.iam8bit.com.
