Summary
Cocoon, a highly praised indie game from 2023, will soon get a Collector’s Edition and a vinyl record of the game’s music. Notably, the Collector’s Edition ofCocoonwill feature additional goodies on top of the base game.
The year2023 was chock full of great games, ranging from indie hits likeCocoonto AAA blockbusters likeMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. Following its significant success last year,Cocoonis set to receive its own Collector’s Edition containing a bunch of extras for the fans. This news emerges as an exciting development for those who have been waiting for a long time for the physical release of the game.
Recently, iam8bit announced that the Collector’s Edition of developer Geometric Interactive’s puzzle gameCocoon, one of thebest-rated indies from 2023, is coming soon for Switch and PS5. Although the game was originally published by Annapurna Interactive, its forthcoming edition will be published by iam8bit. In addition to that, a vinyl version of the game’s soundtrack has also been revealed. It features a “Classic Black” vinyl containing music byCocooncomposer Jakob Schmid.
Cocoon Collector’s Edition Specifications
The Collector’s Edition ofCocooncontains a physical copy of the game and a bunch of merchandise. This includes art pieces, such as exclusive cover art, an 11x17-inch double-sided poster showcasing original art, and five orb art cards. Additionally, the set also comes with a combo of a 3-inch laser-etched crystal orb light and an activator pedestal. While the Collector’s Edition is priced at $74.99 USD, the vinyl edition of the game’s soundtrack has a price tag of $32.99 USD. Both the Collector’s Edition and the vinyl record are scheduled to be up for pre-orders starting from May 23, 9 AM PT. According to iam8bit’s website, similar to the Collector’s Edition, the vinyl currently also has a targeted release window of Q4 2024.
Given the award-laden successful run ofCocoon, it seems only natural for the game to eventually spawn a collector’s edition. The well-received approach to puzzles thatCocoontakes is an evolution from those featured in certain other popular indie puzzle games. That’s becauseCocoonis the latest game by director Jeppe Carlsen, who was also the designer behind the highly rated puzzle titles Limbo and Inside.
Moreover, the soundtrack ofCocoon, which has been fully constructed using synthetic sounds instead of recorded sounds, is also something that stands out. Schmid’s music, which is nearly a constant presence throughout the game, adds a layer of immersion toCocoon’s surreal microscopic world. The puzzle-adventure title’s music also gained recognition among the community as it helped the game bag multiple award nominations for audio design. Fans will soon be able to own this audio in physical form once the vinyl record becomes available later this year.
Cocoon
WHERE TO PLAY
From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics to unravel a cosmic mystery.Worlds within WorldsCOCOON is a unique take on the puzzle adventure genre, where each world exists within an orb that you can carry on your back. Wrap your head around the core mechanic of leaping between worlds—and combine, manipulate, and rearrange them to solve intricate puzzles.Alien MachineryInteract with alien environments and biomechanical devices left behind by an ancient civilization. Journey through unique and diverse biomes, from industrial structures to massive organic caverns, and discover how they are connected to one another.Orb AbilitiesEach orb has an ability that can be unlocked, thereby turning the orb into a unique tool for you to utilize within other worlds. Use these abilities to uncover hidden pathways and objects, fire projectiles to trigger switches, and more.Monstrous GuardiansMighty guardians protect every world, and you must face them in fierce battles. Each fight is unique and requires you to master new and satisfying mechanics.
