Lost in Cult is launching a new label to release premium physical games, beginning with three British games: Immortality, The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow and Thank Goodness You’re Here.
Known as Editions, the new line of physical games will be limited in quantity and include interview booklets, art cards and more for collectability and display, with a new game added each month on PS5 and Switch.
Editions will cost £59.99 and ship worldwide. Three games are available now at launch, with more planned every month from July into 2026.
Thank Goodness You’re Here! – Reveal Trailer – Nintendo SwitchWatch on YouTube
A major reason for the label is game preservation, with Lost in Cult partnering with DoesItPlay? to ensure each game’s playability for the future: every game is complete on disc or cart, is playable without the internet, and includes all primary content at the time of publication.
Plus, in addition to the limited edition versions, all releases will be available as a standard edition through online and brick-and-mortar stores. Museums and archive groups will also receive copies.
Lost in Cult is aiming for shipping within six months of the release of each Edition, though is hoping for within three months. Switch 2 games are also in the works.
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“We’re being bold,” said Lost in Cult’s Ryan Brown. “I can unashamedly say we set out to create a new standard for physical games. And this is a multi-faceted mission. Our Editions are designed to preserve not just the game, but the story and artistry behind its creation. At the same time, our retail releases ensure no one is locked out of owning great games physically, giving everyone a chance to play their favourites for the decades to come, internet connection willing or not.”
Said Sam Barlow, Immortality creator: “The most common request we’ve had since releasing Immortality has been for a physical edition, but we always knew that if we did do it, we’d need to do it right – and so, working with Lost In Cult on this amazing new series was a no brainer!”
Lost in Cult is known for its premium game packages, including its Design Works books and Lock-On gaming journals.
Each game in the Editions lineup will come with a slipcase and poster of custom artwork, an authenticity card with printed signature from the game’s director, art cards, and a 40-page booklet from Edge Magazine alumni Chris Schilling.
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The company is carefully curating its selection of games, focusing on those that have pushed the medium as an art form. The first three have all been recognised by BAFTA.
Thank Goodness You’re Here won Best British Game at this year’s awards. It will be available through Editions on PS5 (1500 copies) and Switch (3000 copies).
Immortality won Best Narrative in 2023 and was nominated for multiple other awards. It will be available on PS5 (1500 copies).
Lastly, The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow was long-listed by BAFTA in 2023 for Samantha Béart’s performance. It will be available on Switch (3000 copies).
You can check out more details on Editions on the Lost in Cult website.
Thank Goodness You’re Here received a five star review from Eurogamer: “Developer Coal Supper’s relentlessly inventive absurdist comedy might, by necessity, keep a tight rein on players, but this is an impeccably constructed masterclass in gag-telling.”
Immortality and The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow were also very well-received.