Art fans and Souls-like junkies alike might be overjoyed to know that FromSoftware has finally begun pre-orders for a two-volume art book of the game. The books will feature luscious designs from the Elden Ring universe. These weighty hardback volumes are full of art and insight into the creative process of the game and how the studio brought it to life.
We can finally reveal the biggest project we’ve ever undertaken: the official guides to Elden Ring. That’s right, guides; we’re thrilled to announce the Elden Ring Books of Knowledge, Volumes I and II, coming in Summer and Fall. Head to https://t.co/W07yK6W427 for full details. pic.twitter.com/L2QhhsLwXV
— Future Press (@FuturePress) June 10, 2022
Following the game’s creative process
The first volume, with 432 pages, includes the game’s opening cinematic, key art, concept art, and design documents for the Lands Between, its mystical dungeons, dynamic characters, and shiny armor designs. Taking a look at the second volume, with its generous 384 pages, there is a macabre focus on freakish enemies, ancient dungeons, lore tidbits, as well as unique items and weapons to peruse through.
FromSoftware garnered much fame for its terse, often convoluted way of introducing a story to its audience. So if you are fresh out of the box and commencing your first, treacherous playthrough, you may find the books useful for better understanding Elden Ring’s complex, intertwining narrative. Comparatively, if you missed out on a lot the first time around, you can jump back in again equipped with your newfound knowledge.
Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume I hardcover book is up for preorder on Amazon ($59.99) https://t.co/apHZNHFWEi
Vol 2 $59.99 https://t.co/T49mKrOGaV #ad432 and 384 pages pic.twitter.com/8AeTYphBqU
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These books are currently available for pre-order on Amazon retailing at $59.99 each. Be sure to check if these books are available from other retailers leading up to the release date of July 25, 2023.
With such beautiful and expressive content, these art books should be a treat for fans looking for their lore fix. In addition, game art books are an excellent way to better understand how to build a successful video game product. Anyone looking for insight into creating video games should find the books to be a fine addition to their collection.
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