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The Art of Returnal

by Housemarque

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A visual record of Returnal’s alien world

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A visual record of Returnal’s alien world

This hardcover art book documents the development of Housemarque’s science-fiction game through concept art and commentary from its creative team. The material centers on the world Selene encounters after crash-landing on an alien planet: volatile biomes, hostile creatures, and the time loop that repeatedly brings her back to the crash. At 208 pages, the volume offers a look at how the game’s environments and enemies were developed, alongside anecdotes from the developers. Its subject sits at the intersection of video game art, speculative world-building, and production insight.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Fans of Returnal interested in the game’s visual development
  • Readers who collect video game art books
  • Those curious about concept art and developer commentary

Themes

Video game art and designScience-fiction world-buildingAlien environments and creaturesGame development

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Book overview

A hardcover art book chronicling the development of the dark science-fiction time-looping roguelike bullet hell adventure shooter!

When Selene Vassos crash-lands on a mysterious alien planet while in search of a cryptic signal, she's made to face treacherous landscapes, hostile creatures, and a ceaseless time loop that returns her to the moment of her crash each time she would otherwise have died. This oversized volume collects concept art of the volatile biomes and terrifying enemies, as well as insightful commentary from the game's creative team.

Dark Horse Books and Housemarque collaborate to present The Art of Returnal. Journey alongside Selene through a beautiful and dangerous world with art and anecdotes from the developers of the BAFTA-winning game.
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