Update #2 []:
As promised, publisher Pix’n Love has officially announced the Alicia Edition of its Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 art book, which will release on 5th December alongside the standard Classic Edition.
This one looks absolutely incredible, with an exclusive cover illustration printed in Pantone Gold and a hardcover slipcase. It also includes a cardboard box container, a gold metal medal, a cardboard folder containing ten lithographs on textured paper, and a metal plaque.
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It’ll cost €79.90 (~$91), which we reckon is a pretty good price for something like this.
You can see it all lovingly rendered in the trailer below:
Pre-orders will open tomorrow at 4PM BST.
However, there’s frustration among fans that Pix’n Love hasn’t confirmed whether the Alicia Edition will be getting an English release.
Earlier today, it reiterated that the Classic Edition will be available in English, Italian, Spanish, Ukrainian, and German, but fans are still waiting for confirmation of whether the Alicia Edition will be available in the aforementioned languages.
Many are unsure whether to pull the trigger on the French language Alicia Edition, uncertain if it’ll ever be made available in English. We’ll try to contact the publisher and update if we get a response.
Update #1 []:
Just as we published this article, Pix’n Love has shared more information about language options for its upcoming Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 art book.
“The official Expedition 33 art book will be adapted into several languages, including English,” it wrote. “We will share more information shortly by revealing the list of our foreign partners.”
Watch this space, then.
Original Story: As previously reported, fine French books publisher Pix’n Love has been entrusted with the outstanding artwork from breakout RPG blockbuster Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and is releasing it all in a high-quality tome.
The Classic Edition will feature a stunning new double-sided illustration from art director Nicholas Maxson-Francombe, which you can see pictured in the X (or Twitter) post below.
Pre-order details will be announced at 5PM European time tomorrow, alongside a Collector’s Edition, which will presumably come with an alternative cover and some additional items.
It’s worth noting that there’s no word on an English translation just yet, although we should learn more information about the availability of different languages from tomorrow.
In the meantime, let us know your thoughts on the Classic Edition’s cover in the comments section below. Are you planning to add this hardback to your book shelf?