Today we’re very pleased to unveil our packshot for BEYOND: Two Souls, due for release in October for PlayStation 3.
We worked together with the team at Quantic Dream to choose an image that we felt was both cinematic and in keeping with the emotional journey that the final game will take you on. We hope you like it.
Developing the pack front for a game like BEYOND is always an exciting challenge. BEYOND is so unique in the sense that it spans a character’s entire lifetime and takes place in such a vast array of locations and situations, that picking a singular image to represent the game effectively really does feel like digging for a needle in a haystack. What age do we want Jodie to be in the image? Do we include co-star Willem Dafoe? Do you show Jodie doing something dynamic or do we show her more at peace? These are all questions we had to ask ourselves throughout the process (among a great deal of other questions!).
Ultimately, we decided on the packshot you see above because it felt sophisticated, mature and different from most traditional game packaging, and it really captures the emotion Ellen Page conveyed in her performance as Jodie. The image of Jodie at peace in the eye of the storm really speaks to her constant battle with the incredible gift she’s been given.
Next week, on Saturday April 27th, BEYOND will be screened at the Tribeca Film Festival, followed by a panel featuring writer/director David Cage and actress Ellen Page. Stay tuned next week on PlayStation Blog for details of how you can watch this event via a live stream.
Any questions, please just ask away below.
Its nice having my waifu on the cover of a game.
Well done guys such a beautiful cover, Day 1 purchase of course
Cool box art looks like a movie!! :)
I love the final box art. Can’t wait, going to be a great experience! :)
I want the PS4 version to be better not the same. The Last of Us is coming out soon enough I’ll get that on PS3, but everything after that This included if it has a PS4 version [Not port] I want it on the PS4 … please let us know if/when or details of a PS4 version..
If you guys came to david cages preivious work looking for great gameplay, you’re sad. They’re not about the gameplay.
Seeing the box art just made my mind to go ahead and buy it. Cant wait!!!
Great job on the cover. I hope Quantic Dream become a first party studio.
Amazing boxart. I like how the composition looks simple in passing, but there’s actually a lot being conveyed by the individual elements. Very impressive for something so minimal.
Have had this pre-ordered since it was announced. It’ll probably be the last game I get for PS3, so really looking forward to it. October can’t come soon enough. :)
This is the first excellent Blog post that I have seen in quite some time.
This cover art is superb, it really couldn’t have been done any better.
I’m so excited for this game.
Will it have art work on the inside of the box art? :P
great boxart! I cant wait! Though this is annoying that is comes out just as the PS4 does yet is not playable on the PS4 :/
Is this a movie or a game? Cuz this clearly looks like its being sold as a movie..lol.
I think it looks okay.
@Craiji,
The industry standard to put put a person on the cover. There have been a few games released over seas that have scenery for the cover, but we get a person.
In fact one of them was Heavy Rain.
Will there be add-on to the game.
Will Beyond Two Souls get add-on content
Wow this Cover looks amazing it truly can be picture of a million words, exited about the game cant wait.
one of the few games im looking forward to this year.. October is gonna be rough since GTA5 is also due out…
Still pre-ordered since the first day the product page went live on Amazon. But like many others here, avoiding further coverage to avoid spoilers (I already wish I hadn’t watched last year’s E3 mini-demo).
Great cover, BTW. Excellent argument for physical copy over digital version.
Day 1 buy and most likely the last game I ever buy on the PS3. Way to close it out QD.
This box art is awesome, I like the close up of Ellen Paige’s face.
A very beautiful box art. : )
With 2 well known actors, this game has fantastic potential for it’s marketing campaign.
Do you have an idea of when we’ll get more information on the steelbook/limited edition release?
Also do you know if there will be future DLCs or rereleases beyond the Gamestop exclusive?
That information will all be coming soon, stay tuned!