The Making of Eastward: Design Works - Part 1 | Lost In Cult Documentary

Last year, as part of our work on Eastward: Design Works, we travelled to Shanghai to meet the Pixpil team, exploring the inspirations, artistry, and people who brought this unforgettable RPG to life. Along the way, we also spoke with contributors around the world who helped shape Eastward’s journey.

To celebrate Eastward turning 4 this year 🎂, we’re re-stocking Eastward: Design Works for those who missed out the first time. This definitive companion book to Pixpil’s RPG features concept art, storyboards, and developer commentary, tracing Eastward’s journey from sketch to screen while revealing the inspirations, challenges, and cultural influences that shaped its world.

Only 1,000 copies are available. Pre-orders are live now at: www.lostincult.co.uk/eastward

In Part 1 of the documentary, The Journey Eastward, we meet Pixpil in Shanghai, hear their backstory, dive into Hong Moran’s early sketches, and talk with the animators who brought Eastward’s iconic opening cinematic to life.

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:39 Eastward: Design Works
4:00 The beginning
8:42 Concept art
14:16 Influences
18:31 A lasting partnership
19:22 The first trailer
20:01 Cinematic opener
28:30 Outro

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