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Oddworld: The Lost Archives was a social media series posted by Oddworld Inhabitants on Instagram from 2017 to 2019. It comprised weekdaily posts of Oddworld concept art selected from a recently recovered archive, much of it previously unreleased.

The first image was posted on 4th December 2017, and the series was due to continue until the release of Oddworld: Soulstorm. There were 327 posts in the series, the last post being made on 24th April 2019; Soulstorm released on 6th April 2021.

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Posts were not made on 19th or 22nd March 2018 due to Oddworld Inhabitants' attendance at [[Game_Developers_Conference#G2018|Game

Developers Conference]] and the lau nch of the [[Oddworld: Abe's Origins]] crowdfunding campaign occurring that week.
Starting on 22nd January 2018, the first image of each week was deliberately chosen for being in colour.
Posts

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Time (UTC) Title Artist Year Description Post Time (UTC) Tweet Time Post

0001 Mon 4 Dec 2017 17:33 Character Concept Sketches Farzad 1996 Our characters go through a whole bunch of changes, ideas and sketches before we end up with the final, recognizable creation. These very early concepts from Farzad back in 1996 show some of the more esoteric ideas we were throwing around at the time, but can you guess who this character would eventually become? We're pleased to announce that we found the lost Oddworld archives! We've got never before and rarely seen artwork coming your way every weekday until Soulstorm is released. The images are complete with insight from Lorne and the rest of the team! Here's our first image #gswho #g
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< time datetime="2017 -1 2-04T17 :37Z"> Mon 4 Dec 2017 17:37</ time> || Here's our first image! It's pretty gruesome, but enjoy! Here's a sneak preview for anyone who didn't read our post! http://ow.ly/A1sP30h0djb || Mon 4 Dec 2017 17:38 || Here's our first image! It's pretty gruesome, but enjoy! http://ow.ly/sLDa30h0dzu

0002 Tue 5 Dec 2017 13:01 Munch Concept Sketch Farzad 1998 An early exploration for Munch, from 1998
“The starting direction for Munch's character was that he's got one leg and hops like a bird, two arms that are pretty weak and an RS232 port embedded in his skull. The port he got from the Vykkers Research Lab and allows him to jack into technologies.” Lorne Lanning
Today's lost archive image is 'An early exploration for Munch' This poor guy's been subject to one too many experiments. #Oorld #l
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Tue 5 Dec 2017 13:13</ time> || Today's lost archive image is 'An early exploration for Munch' Here's a sneak peek, you can see the full image on our Instagram right here http://ow.ly/H3x130h1sYX || rowspan="2" | Tue 5 Dec 2017 13:13 || rowspan="2" | Today's lost archive image is 'An early exploration for Munch' Here's a sneak peek, you can see the full image on our Instagram right here http://ow.ly/H3x130h1sYX

Tue 5 Dec 2017 21:47 For today's image you can take a look at what Munch might have looked like! http://ow.ly/wBLw30h2leb

0003 Wed 6 Dec 2017 19:23 Mudokon Queen Concept Steven Olds Unknown An early exploration for Sam, a Mudokon Queen who is also Abe's mom. She's too large to move and is imprisoned here with one of her children. Her eggs are born into the workforce with the ‘Shrink’ AI Sam's only companion, designed to keep her motivated and positive to lay more productive eggs. Sam was intended to feature in both Munch's Oddysee and Abe's Exoddus, and she is a character we will return to someday - her story will thicken. Today's lost archive image is Sam, a Mudokon Queen. Sadly her story is an unhappy one... #cacterdesign
Wed 6 Dec 2017 19:27</ time> || Today's lost archive image is Sam. Ever wondered about Abe's Mom? You can see an early exploration here: http://ow.ly/O6V130h3FSz || Wed 6 Dec 2017 19:27 || Today's lost archive image is Sam. Ever wondered about Abe's Mom? You can see an early exploration here: http://ow.ly/O6V130h3FSz

0004 Thu 7 Dec 2017 13:30 Magog Cartel Lawyers Farzad Unknown Early studies for what was going to be Magog Cartel lawyers Today's lost archive image. Lawyers who mean business #cacterdesign #o
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Thu 7 Dec 2017 13:32</ time> || Today's lost archive image: Lawyers! You can find the full image here: http://ow.ly/W87X30h4DCR || Thu 7 Dec 2017 13:32 || Today's lost archive image: Lawyers! You can find the full image here: http://ow.ly/W87X30h4DCR

0005 Fri 8 Dec 2017 16:13 Munch Steven Olds 1996 A very early study for what would become Munch in Munch's Oddysee. Maybe this one's a little bit too grim...? It would have been a very different game... #cacterdesign #m
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Fri 8 Dec 2017 16:16</ time> || Today's lost archive image: A little too grim? http://ow.ly/bieZ30h6jx1 || Fri 8 Dec 2017 16:16 || Today's lost archive image: A little too grim? http://ow.ly/bieZ30h6jx1

0006 Mon 11 Dec 2017 16:47 The Greeter Farzad 1998 This is a familiar grin: some thoughts about the Greeter during development of Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus. There's a familiar grin in today's lost archive image! #cacterdesign #l
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Mon 11 Dec 2017 16:48</ time> || Today's lost archive image: A familiar grin! http://ow.ly/kE3l30h9rPq || Mon 11 Dec 2017 16:48 || Today's lost archive image: A familiar grin! http://ow.ly/kE3l30h9rPq

0007 Tue 12 Dec 2017 17:00 Munch Farzad 1999 Not all of Munch's early designs were adorable. Munch wouldn't have needed the Fuzzles at all if we'd stuck with one of these Today's lost archive image: Munch is looking fierce! #cacterdesign #g
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Tue 12 Dec 2017 13:03</ time> || Today's lost archive image: Munch is looking fierce! http://ow.ly/cxmu30hbcXv || Tue 12 Dec 2017 17:03 || Today's lost archive image: Munch is looking fierce! http://ow.ly/cxmu30hbcXv

0008 Wed 13 Dec 2017 18:00 Fleech Eating Chart Farzad 1997 Ever wonder how a Fleech eats? Some thoughts during development. Today's lost archive post: Hungry Fleech! Wed 13 Dec 2017 18:03 Today's lost archive post- Hungry Fleech! http://ow.ly/5sKm30hcO6R Wed 13 Dec 2017 18:03 Today's lost archive post- Hungry Fleech! http://ow.ly/5sKm30hcO6R

0009 Thu 14 Dec 2017 17:20 The Ociti Olds 1995 “This is an Ociti - the initial word for Glukkons. This was an idea for a religious priest class. They were cousins of the Oktigi.” Lorne Lanning Today's lost archive image. A priest... Thu 14 Dec 2017 17:23 Today's lost archive image. A priest! https://www.instagram.com/p/BcsNj2PjYH6/?hl=en … Thu 14 Dec 2017 17:23 Today's lost archive image. A priest! https://www.instagram.com/p/BcsNj2PjYH6/?hl=en

0010 Fri 15 Dec 2017 12:58 The Meech Olds 1995 “The very first character designs to combine with Meeches - half of a symbiotic creature. The Meech was the second half. Original concepts from '95. I still love them.” Lorne Lanning Today's lost archive post. Original concept from '95 Fri 15 Dec 2017 12:59 Today's lost archive: an original concept from '95! https://www.instagram.com/p/BcuUXGUDYz7/?hl=en … Fri 15 Dec 2017 12:59 Today's lost archive: an original concept from '95!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcuUXGUDYz7/?hl=en

0011 Mon 18 Dec 2017 12:04 Sekto Olds 1995 “The grandfather in design to Sekto. Cousins of the Glukkons. More parasitic which would lead to Sekto.” Lorne Lanning Today's lost archive image: An early design of a familiar face! #cacterdesign #l
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Mon 18 Dec 2017 12:06</ time> || Today's lost archive image- an early design of a familiar face https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc18mm3jlHr/ || Mon 18 Dec 2017 12:06 || Today's lost archive image- an early design of a familiar face https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc18mm3jlHr/

0012 Tue 19 Dec 2017 17:27 Fleech Farzad Unknown Studios on Fleech movement and anatomy Today's lost archive image: Fleech close-up! Tue 19 Dec 2017 17:29 Today's lost archive image- Fleech close-up! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc5GVB4jjCW/ Tue 19 Dec 2017 17:29 Today's lost archive image- Fleech close-up! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc5GVB4jjCW/

0013 Wed 20 Dec 2017 16:58 Glukkons Farzad 1998 Experiments with posing and lighting - we needed to make the Glukkons look as menacing as possible Today's lost archive image. Experiments with posing and lighting Wed 20 Dec 2017 17:00 Today's lost archive image- experimenting with posing and lighting https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc7n2gJjc0D/ Wed 20 Dec 2017 17:00 Today's lost archive image- experimenting with posing and lighting https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc7n2gJjc0D/

0014 Thu 21 Dec 2017 19:00 Spiders Olds 1995 “An idea for an enemy for Abe's Oddysee. Enormous- in that era we were never able to get large characters vs Abe.” Lorne Lanning Today's lost archive image- we hope you're not afraid of spiders! Thu 21 Dec 2017 19:01 Today's lost archive image- look away now if you're afraid of spiders! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc-al_ADlgQ/ Thu 21 Dec 2017 19:01 Today's lost archive image- look away now if you're afraid of spiders! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc-al_ADlgQ/

0015 Fri 22 Dec 2017 14:00 New Munch Farzad 1998 An early design for Munch- a little too cute? Today's lost archive image- is there such a thing as too cute? Fri 22 Dec 2017 14:02 Today's lost archive image. If there's such a thing as too cute this is it https://www.instagram.com/p/BdAdF6ZDNMP/ Fri 22 Dec 2017 14:02 Today's lost archive image. If there's such a thing as too cute this is it https://www.instagram.com/p/BdAdF6ZDNMP/

0016 Mon 25 Dec 2017 12:34 Christmas Card Designs Olds Unknown Some early Christmas card designs. Happy Holidays from everyone at Oddworld Inhabitants! Happy holidays from everyone here at Oddworld Inhabitants! Mon 25 Dec 2017 12:36 Happy holidays from everyone here at Oddworld Inhabitants! https://www.instagram.com/p/BdIBmeWDkvR/ Mon 25 Dec 2017 12:36 Happy holidays from everyone here at Oddworld Inhabitants! https://www.instagram.com/p/BdIBmeWDkvR/

0017 Tue 26 Dec 2017 16:11 Munch Farzad 1997 Another early exploration of Munch. Equal parts creepy and endearing. Today's lost archive image- a creepy Munch! Tue 26 Dec 2017 16:13 Today's lost archive image is a creepy Munch. We really like this one! https://www.instagram.com/p/BdK_QogDON1/ Tue 26 Dec 2017 16:13 Today's lost archive image is a creepy Munch. We really like this one! https://www.instagram.com/p/BdK_QogDON1/

0018 Wed 27 Dec 2017 16:43 Priests Farzad 1997 Priests- They are nothing more than puppets to the Cartel. They had many eyes to see every sin being committed, but they still could not see the truth. Today's lost archive image- corrupt priests Wed 27 Dec 2017 16:45 Today's lost archive image- corrupt priests https://www.instagram.com/p/BdNnqlmDk2t/ Wed 27 Dec 2017 16:45 Today's lost archive image- corrupt priests https://www.instagram.com/p/BdNnqlmDk2t/

0019 Thu 28 Dec 2017 16:32 Elum Olds 1995 An old piece of artwork entitled ‘relaxed Elum’. Drooling Elum would have worked just as well. Today's lost archive image: Drooling Elum Thu 28 Dec 2017 16:34 Today's lost archive image- drooling Elum! As always here's a preview... https://www.instagram.com/p/BdQLLzfjpI1/ Thu 28 Dec 2017 16:34 Today's lost archive image- drooling Elum! As always here's a preview... https://www.instagram.com/p/BdQLLzfjpI1/

0020 Fri 29 Dec 2017 15:59 Munch Farzad 1996 Perhaps one of the strangest designs for Munch. The split in his toe allowed him to waddle, but the foot also acted as an excellent spring. His peacock like crest was going to be chopped off after his abduction. Today's lost archive image- Munch has a full head of hair? Fri 29 Dec 2017 16:02 Today's lost archive image- An unusual design for Munch. https://www.instagram.com/p/BdSsOtIjdYg/ Fri 29 Dec 2017 16:02 Today's lost archive image- An unusual design for Munch. https://www.instagram.com/p/BdSsOtIjdYg/

0021 Mon 1 Jan 2018 16:45 Abe Farzad 1998 Some ideas for Christmas cards. A rare image of Abe enjoying himself. Today's lost archive image- Abe's in party mode! Mon 1 Jan 2018 16:46 Today's lost archive image- Abe's in party mode! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdaf2-FjVvs/ Mon 1 Jan 2018 16:46 Today's lost archive image- Abe's in party mode! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdaf2-FjVvs/

0022 Tue 2 Jan 2018 14:47 Munch Farzad 2000 Experiments with expressions. This is one of many we did for Munch Today's lost archive image- Munch expressions! Tue 2 Jan 2018 14:48 Today's lost archive image- Munch expressions! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdc3KBTj7wm/ Tue 2 Jan 2018 14:48 Today's lost archive image- Munch expressions! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdc3KBTj7wm/

0023 Wed 3 Jan 2018 16:57 Abe Chest Tattoo Farzad 1998 Some ideas for Abe's chest tattoo Today's lost archive image- which tattoo to choose? Wed 3 Jan 2018 16:58 Today's lost archive image- choosing a new tattoo can be tricky! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdfq2eJjv33/ Wed 3 Jan 2018 16:58 Today's lost archive image- choosing a new tattoo can be tricky! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdfq2eJjv33/

0024 Thu 4 Jan 2018 17:53 Munch Farzad 2000 We toyed with the idea of Munch using his tongue as an instrument. This would allow him to communicate with non-verbal creatures. A tendon on the top and bottom of the tongue would provide structure while inflated and under pressure. Today's lost archive image- Musical Munch. Thu 4 Jan 2018 17:55 Today's lost archive image- Munch was almost musical? https://www.instagram.com/p/BdiWAg0jTI3/ Thu 4 Jan 2018 17:55 Today's lost archive image- Munch was almost musical? https://www.instagram.com/p/BdiWAg0jTI3/

0025 Fri 5 Jan 2018 18:12 Munch Skeleton Detail Farzad 1999 Skeletal detail for Munch. His arm, shoulder plate and collar bone have been removed here to allow a better view. The bullseye indicates the shoulder insertion point. Today's lost archive image- skeletal Munch Fri 5 Jan 2018 18:13 Today's lost archive- skeletal Munch! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdk9A1XjFOq/ Fri 5 Jan 2018 18:13 Today's lost archive- skeletal Munch! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdk9A1XjFOq/

0026 Mon 8 Jan 2018 17:01 Character Tongues Farzad 1998 Ideas for character tongues. We considered Glukkons having octopus suckers on their tongues and Mudokon tongues snapping out to catch insects. The Scrab tongue here has a sharp bony tip to spear prey. Today's lost archive image- attention to detail Mon 8 Jan 2018 17:02 Today's lost archive image- attention to detail! https://www.instagram.com/p/BdsjRvOjhTh/ Mon 8 Jan 2018 17:02 Today's lost archive image- attention to detail! https://www.instagram.com/p/BdsjRvOjhTh/

0027 Tue 9 Jan 2018 18:03 Munch Farzad 1998 Anatomy ideas: Munch. The joints are indicated for the legs and flippers. When swimming submerged, only the cranial fin breaks the water surface, leading enemies to believe there is a much smaller enemy below. Today's lost archive image- Ideas for Munch Tue 9 Jan 2018 18:05 Today's lost archive image. Some ideas for swimming Munch. https://www.instagram.com/p/BdvPMHdjk92/ Tue 9 Jan 2018 18:05 Today's lost archive image. Some ideas for swimming Munch. https://www.instagram.com/p/BdvPMHdjk92/

0028 Wed 10 Jan 2018 18:50 Facial Expressions Farzad 1998 Some facial expressions for Abe and the other Mudokons Today's lost archive image- Mudokons pulling faces Wed 10 Jan 2018 18:51 Today's lost archive image- Mudokons pulling faces! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdx5UuNjK47/ Wed 10 Jan 2018 18:51 Today's lost archive image- Mudokons pulling faces! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdx5UuNjK47/

0029 Thu 11 Jan 2018 18:01 Abe Olds 1995 Abe way back in 1995. The top of his foot is shown here for reference. Today's lost archive image- Early Abe Thu 11 Jan 2018 18:03 Today's lost archive image- An early Abe! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd0YjAmDWLd/ Thu 11 Jan 2018 18:03 Today's lost archive image- An early Abe! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd0YjAmDWLd/

0030 Fri 12 Jan 2018 17:32 Munch Farzad 2000 Experimenting with expressions for Munch Today's lost archive image- expressions for Munch. Fri 12 Jan 2018 17:34 Today's lost archive image- Expressions for Munch. Look at that face! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd26BgaDaMa/ Fri 12 Jan 2018 17:34 Today's lost archive image- Expressions for Munch. Look at that face! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd26BgaDaMa/

0031 Mon 15 Jan 2018 19:27 Munch Farzad 1998 We considered loosely basing Munch's appearance on catfish. His facial expressions and emotional responses could have been accentuated by whiskers. Today's lost archive image- Munch the Catfish! Mon 15 Jan 2018 19:28 Today's lost archive image- Munch the Catfish! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd-1lQij6gg/ Mon 15 Jan 2018 19:28 Today's lost archive image- Munch the Catfish! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd-1lQij6gg/

0032 Tue 16 Jan 2018 17:39 Abe Farzad 1998 An idea for a T-shirt design back in 1998 Today's lost archive image- an old t-shirt design! Tue 16 Jan 2018 17:41 Today's lost archive image- an idea for a t-shirt design https://www.instagram.com/p/BeBN8psDe13/ Tue 16 Jan 2018 17:41 Today's lost archive image- an idea for a t-shirt design https://www.instagram.com/p/BeBN8psDe13/

0033 Wed 17 Jan 2018 18:42 Mudokon Skulls Farzad 1997 Mudokon skulls. The arrow on the right shows the area of the head where the ponytail would be. Today's lost archive image- Mudokon skulls! #cpy
Wed 17 Jan 2018 18:44</ time> || Today's lost archive image- Creepy, creepy Mudokon skulls https://www.instagram.com/p/BeD59uNDRwo/ || Wed 17 Jan 2018 18:44 || Today's lost archive image- Creepy, creepy Mudokon skulls https://www.instagram.com/p/BeD59uNDRwo/

0034 Thu 18 Jan 2018 18:31 Mudokon Queen Concept Olds Unknown A side view of Sam, Abe's mom. Today's lost archive image- a look at Sam Thu 18 Jan 2018 18:32 Today's lost archive image- Abe's Mom https://www.instagram.com/p/BeGdfVCjfFw/ Thu 18 Jan 2018 18:32 Today's lost archive image- Abe's Mom https://www.instagram.com/p/BeGdfVCjfFw/

0035 Fri 19 Jan 2018 18:05 Munch Farzad 2000 Munch and his Fuzzle buddies. Don't make them angry Today's lost archive image- dangerous friends Fri 19 Jan 2018 18:07 Today's lost archive image- dangerous friends https://www.instagram.com/p/BeI_W1WDYH0/ Fri 19 Jan 2018 18:07 Today's lost archive image- dangerous friends https://www.instagram.com/p/BeI_W1WDYH0/

0036 Mon 22 Jan 2018 16:03 E3 Booth Farzad 1996 A concept for an E3 booth for Abe's Oddysee We're brightening up the beginning of the week by adding a splash of color to our Instagram every Monday. Today's lost archive image- an Abe's Oddysee E3 booth! Mon 22 Jan 2018 16:06 We're brightening up the beginning of the week by adding a splash of color to our Instagram every Monday. Today's lost archive image- Oddysee E3 booth https://www.instagram.com/p/BeQfzwBjs2h/ Mon 22 Jan 2018 16:06 We're brightening up the beginning of the week by adding a splash of color to our Instagram every Monday. Today's lost archive image- Oddysee E3 booth https://www.instagram.com/p/BeQfzwBjs2h/

0037 Tue 23 Jan 2018 15:58 Munch Farzad 1999 Experimenting with expressions. We considered that if the back of Munch's jaw was double jointed it would allow for greater expression. The top is an example of a fixed jaw joint, the bottom the more expressive, double jointed version. Today's lost archive image- making Munch expressive Tue 23 Jan 2018 16:02 Today's lost archive image- making Munch expressive https://www.instagram.com/p/BeTD8aDjxd0/ Tue 23 Jan 2018 16:02 Today's lost archive image- making Munch expressive https://www.instagram.com/p/BeTD8aDjxd0/

0038 Wed 24 Jan 2018 16:54 Munch Farzad 1999 This early Munch was particularly toothy. He was put into a diaper during experimentation. He can't take it off because he has no arms and no-one else will help him because he's stinky. His flipper left the letter M in the ground when he hopped. Today's lost archive image- Munch could use a little help! Wed 24 Jan 2018 16:56 Today's lost archive image- Munch could use a little help... https://www.instagram.com/p/BeVvPIEjeMb/ Wed 24 Jan 2018 16:56 Today's lost archive image- Munch could use a little help... https://www.instagram.com/p/BeVvPIEjeMb/

0039 Thu 25 Jan 2018 16:49 Munch Farzad 1997 Back when we were considering making Munch a rodent. He has a huge appetite and liked to talk. Today's lost archive image- Munch the rodent. Thu 25 Jan 2018 16:50 Today's lost archive image- Munch the rodent. https://www.instagram.com/p/BeYTbYfD1K2/ Thu 25 Jan 2018 16:50 Today's lost archive image- Munch the rodent. https://www.instagram.com/p/BeYTbYfD1K2/

0040 Fri 26 Jan 2018 16:27 Fleech Farzad 1998 Fleech animation. The body here consists of 2 basic shapes which can change in shape and size. They intersect and behave as if they were made of jello. Top right shows the sleeping animation. Today's lost archive image- Fleech animation Fri 26 Jan 2018 16:28 Today's lost archive image- Fleech animation https://www.instagram.com/p/Bea1v3GD6DE/ Fri 26 Jan 2018 16:28 Today's lost archive image- Fleech animation https://www.instagram.com/p/Bea1v3GD6DE/

0041 Mon 29 Jan 2018 16:05 Lightning Strike Farzad 1996 Thumbnail painting for the end of Abe's Oddysee. The lightning strike on Rupture Farms from the sky above. Today's lost archive image- watch out for that lightning Mon 29 Jan 2018 16:06 Today's lost archive image- Watch out for that lightning! https://www.instagram.com/p/BeihhefH3_Z/ Mon 29 Jan 2018 16:06 Today's lost archive image- Watch out for that lightning! https://www.instagram.com/p/BeihhefH3_Z/

0042 Tue 30 Jan 2018 16:42 Mudokon Hand Farzad 1997 Ideas for Mudokon hands. The middle finger here is closer to the pinky than the thumb, the middle fingers varies in size so we could find the one that worked the best. Today's lost archive image- Mudokon hands. Tue 30 Jan 2018 16:43 Today's lost archive image- Mudokon hands https://www.instagram.com/p/BelKoSQnIn0/ Tue 30 Jan 2018 16:43 Today's lost archive image- Mudokon hands https://www.instagram.com/p/BelKoSQnIn0/

0043 Wed 31 Jan 2018 15:45 Fleech Animation Farzad 1998 Fleech animation. Eating keyframes. The arrow on the top two figures represents the tongue range of motion. Today's lost archive image- Fleech eating animation Wed 31 Jan 2018 15:47 Today's lost archive image- Fleech eating animation https://www.instagram.com/p/Beno6N4D5Yu/ Wed 31 Jan 2018 15:47 Today's lost archive image- Fleech eating animation https://www.instagram.com/p/Beno6N4D5Yu/

0044 Thu 1 Feb 2018 16:18 Fleech Redesign Farzad 1998 Experimenting with a Fleech redesign. They would move like inchworms when they were going slowly and like slinkies when they were moving fast. They would also spin in a whirlwind like movement when attacking. Today's lost archive image- Fleech redesign. Thu 1 Feb 2018 16:20 Today's lost archive image- a Fleech redesign http://www.instagram.com/p/BeqRaa3Ae_s/?taken-by=oddworldinc … Thu 1 Feb 2018 16:20 Today's lost archive image- a Fleech redesign www.instagram.com/p/BeqRaa3Ae_s/?taken-by=oddworldinc

0045 Fri 2 Feb 2018 16:39 Abe’s Bones Farzad 1997 A close up look at Abe's bones. They're not all that different to ours here. Today's lost archive image- bones. Fri 2 Feb 2018 16:43 Today's lost archive image- Mudokon bones. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bes4rhZA5uM/?taken-by=oddworldinc … Fri 2 Feb 2018 16:43 Today's lost archive image- Mudokon bones. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bes4rhZA5uM/...

0046 Mon 5 Feb 2018 17:33 Abe on Elum Olds Unknown Small gouache painting. Abe on Elum, early concept for Monsaic Lines. Today's lost archive image- Abe and Elum! Mon 5 Feb 2018 18:27 Don't forget that every day we post a new image from the Lost Archives to our Instagram. On Mondays it's in color to brighten up the start of the week. Here's today's image. You can see comments right here. http://www.instagram.com/p/Be0tKmnggUG/?taken-by=oddworldinc … Mon 5 Feb 2018 18:27 Don't forget that every day we post a new image from the Lost Archives to our Instagram. On Mondays it's in color to brighten up the start of the week. Here's today's image. You can see comments right here. www.instagram.com/p/Be0tKmnggUG/?taken-by=oddworldinc

0047 Tue 6 Feb 2018 14:52 Munch Farzad 1997 Eye expressions and nasal combinations for an early version of Munch. His nose would expand and then crinkle back up. Today's lost archive image. Facial expressions for Munch. Sometimes he's happy, Sometimes... not so much.

0048 Wed 7 Feb 2018 19:07 Munch Farzad 1998 Munch. We were considering having him swallow boxes and balls to change shape. Today's lost archive image. Munch is looking unusual.

0049 Thu 8 Feb 2018 18:02 Munch Camouflage Farzad 1999 Some ideas for how Munch could escape detection/fool prey while under the water. Today's lost archive image. Munch undercover. Thu 8 Feb 2018 18:04 We're celebrating Munch right now, here's something from the archives. If they can't spot you they can't catch you! http://www.instagram.com/p/Be8e8BzhvTP/?taken-by=oddworldinc … Thu 8 Feb 2018 18:04 We're celebrating Munch right now, here's something from the archives. If they can't spot you they can't catch you! www.instagram.com/p/Be8e8BzhvTP/?taken-by=oddworldinc

0050 Fri 9 Feb 2018 17:21 Rodent Munch Farzad 1996 Some very different ideas for Munch when we were considering making him a rodent. In the picture with the machine he would use his limbs to pull himself along. He's also seen here with his eyes stitched closed so his sense of smell would grow. On the left we see him wearing a steel crown of thorns. Today's lost archive image. Some creepy Munch concepts. Fri 9 Feb 2018 17:23 Today's lost archive image is here! As always you can follow the Instagram link to see what people are saying https://www.instagram.com/p/Be-_CBAj2Op/ Fri 9 Feb 2018 17:23 Today's lost archive image is here! As always you can follow the Instagram link to see what people are saying https://www.instagram.com/p/Be-_CBAj2Op/

0051 Mon 12 Feb 2018 17:22 Paramonian Temple Olds Unknown A thumbnail gouache painting. An early scenic shot of Paramonian Temple Today's lost archive image- A dangerous landscape

0052 Tue 13 Feb 2018 18:48 Floating Munch Farzad 1999 It would have been easier for Munch to get around if he had been able to float like a balloon. Today's lost archive image- Floating Munch!

0053 Wed 14 Feb 2018 23:03 Munch Farzad 2000 We went through lots of different versions of Munch until we found the right one, but here's the version we all know and love. Today's lost archive image- a familiar looking friend.

0054 Thu 15 Feb 2018 18:18 Swimming Farzad 1999 Munch swimming. His side to side motion is a combination of a slight ankle twist and toe adjustment. The two toes move up or down around the middle toe. Water is pushed by the top of the flipper. Today's lost archive image- Munch swimming. We like to pay close attention to detail. Thu 15 Feb 2018 21:05 Today's lost archive image shows how Munch swims. We share a lost archive image every weekday on our Instagram :) http://ow.ly/il9k30iqIKW Thu 15 Feb 2018 21:05 Today's lost archive image shows how Munch swims. We share a lost archive image every weekday on our Instagram 🙂 http://ow.ly/il9k30iqIKW

0055 Fri 16 Feb 2018 17:08 Friends Farzad 1999 Some poster shots we made back in 1999 for Munch's Oddysee Today's lost archive image- we shared details for the upcoming LRG Munch's Oddysee release. So here's a real nice image of Abe and Munch- friends stick together.

0056 Mon 19 Feb 2018 18:18 Rupture Farms Olds 1994 Small gouache painting. Early concept for Rupture Farms. Today's lost archive image- a super creepy early Rupture Farms. Mon 19 Feb 2018 18:20 Today's lost archive image is in color to brighten up your Monday. This week's is a creepy early concept for Rupture Farms. http://ow.ly/gCJc30iurCH Mon 19 Feb 2018 18:20 Today's lost archive image is in color to brighten up your Monday. This week's is a creepy early concept for Rupture Farms. http://ow.ly/gCJc30iurCH

0057 Tue 20 Feb 2018 20:00 Munch Head Farzad 1999 Variations of Munch's forehead. Today's lost archive image- Munch variations. Which do you like the best?

0058 Wed 21 Feb 2018 20:48 Tall Munch Farzad 1999 This version of Munch is pretty close to the one we all know, but we experimented with making him taller. We also considered giving him the pattern of a snorkel mask on his skin. Today's lost archive image- tall Munch! There's even a little color in this one for you. What do you think? Do you prefer the tiny Munch we know or do you think he looks better taller?

0059 Thu 22 Feb 2018 22:34 Abe and Munch CG Team 2001 Our hoeroes! The countdown to the Limited Run Games Munch's Oddysee release is almost done, so here's one of our heroes together!

0060 Fri 23 Feb 2018 22:24 Munch Farzad 2000 Some Munch poses. When he whistled his tongue would stick out and waggle around. Today's lost archive image- Munch is so happy he's whistling! #gart #m
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[https://www
.instagram.com/p/Bfq7nvwheUy/ ] || Mon 26 Feb 2018 18:58 || Help Wanted || Farzad || 1998 || A concept for a help wanted sign to lure in unsuspecting Mudokons || Our Monday lost archive image- Don't think, drink! #oorld #a

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[https://www
.instagram.com/p/Bftcuwwl3JT/ ] || Tue 27 Feb 2018 18:26 || Headley || Farzad || 2000 || Headley the auctioneer. || Today's lost archive image- Headley might not be easy on the eyes, but he sure is well dressed. #oorld #c

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Tue 27 Feb 2018 18:28</ time> || Today's lost archive image- Headley might not be easy to look at, but he sure is well dressed. (If you ignore the fact that he doesn't wear pants) http://ow.ly/hBr730iEgYC || Tue 27 Feb 2018 18:28 || Today's lost archive image- Headley might not be easy to look at, but he sure is well dressed. (If you ignore the fact that he doesn't wear pants) http://ow.ly/hBr730iEgYC

0063 Wed 28 Feb 2018 16:56 Baby Mudokon Farzad 2000 A baby Mudokon. His feathers are just starting to grow. Today's lost archive image might just be the cutest thing you've ever seen. Wed 28 Feb 2018 17:01 Today's lost archive is a baby Mudokon- he might just be the cutest thing we've ever seen. As always if you want to check out the other images on our Instagram the link is right here http://ow.ly/a91I30iFLBQ Wed 28 Feb 2018 17:02 Today's lost archive is a baby Mudokon- he might just be the cutest thing we've ever seen. As always if you want to check out the other images on our Instagram the link is right here http://ow.ly/a91I30iFLBQ

0064 Thu 1 Mar 2018 19:51 The Pit Farzad 2000 A look at ‘The Pit’ where the terrible experiments took place on Munch. The lights and some of the tools are suspended from the ceiling. Today's lost archive image is 'The Pit' Vykkers for scale!

0065 Fri 2 Mar 2018 17:35 Intern (Naked) Farzad 2000 An Intern without the familiar uniform Today's lost archive image- maybe Interns are only grumpy when they're made to wear clothes? This guy looks pretty happy. Wed 28 Feb 2018 17:01 Look how happy this Intern is. Maybe they just get grumpy when they're made to wear clothes? You can find more Lost Archive images over on our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/oddworldinc/ Fri 2 Mar 2018 18:03 Look how happy this Intern is. Maybe they just get grumpy when they're made to wear clothes? You can find more Lost Archive images over on our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/oddworldinc/

0066 Mon 5 Mar 2018 17:31 Slig Painting Olds Unknown Painting of a Slig. There are lots of small details here. His pants are dripping oil and his gun is still smoking. We're going to be showing some appreciation for our villains this week! We're starting the week with this terrible bully. #vains #b
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[https://www
.instagram.com/p/Bf_HvK0H-Yu/ ] || Tue 6 Mar 2018 15:09 || Young Vykker || Farzad || 2001 || Concept for a young Vykker. This was when we were considering having Vykkers go through a metamorphosis, transforming as they age. Notes read ‘So cute you want to pick them up and throw them’ It seems that they attack by brandishing weapons and waving their arms around. || Today’s lost archive image- Young Vykker. He got hold of some scary looking weapons, but we’re not sure he really knows how to use them.
Tue 6 Mar 2018 15:14 Today’s lost archive image is a young Vykker. He got his hands on some serious weapons but he doesn’t look as menacing as he thinks he does https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf_HvK0H-Yu/ Tue 6 Mar 2018 15:14 Today’s lost archive image is a young Vykker. He got his hands on some serious weapons but he doesn’t look as menacing as he thinks he does https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf_HvK0H-Yu/

0068 Wed 7 Mar 2018 18:11 Octigi Farzad 1999 An Octigi. The long tentacles belong to another creature that he's sitting on, using it to get around more easily. Today's lost archive image- using another creature to get around.

0069 Thu 8 Mar 2018 19:09 Octigi (Suited) Farzad 1999 An Octigi suited up and ready to cause some trouble. Today's lost archive image- you know he means business when he's wearing that suit.

0070 Fri 9 Mar 2018 18:55 Opinionites Farzad 1998 Opinionites. They served the queens but it went to their heads, now they think they are always right and constantly complain. Their ears and minds are closed. They add large, false alarms and spinning hats so they're more likely to be noticed. Most pay them no attention. Their mouths grew bigger and they grew second tongues so they could talk more. Though their opinions became absurd, the queens kept them around. No-one is sure why… Today's lost archive image- The Opinionites. They're technically not villain material, but closed minds and loud mouths can lead to some serious trouble!

0071 Mon 12 Mar 2018 18:41 Characters Olds Unknown The creatures that inhabit Oddworld are all different. Here's a look at some of them side by side. Today's lost archive image- Abe and Elum are looking outnumbered right now. #larchives #o
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Today's lost archive image- Abe and Elum are looking outnumbered right now.

0072 Tue 13 Mar 2018 18:38 Fuzzles Farzad 2001 Fuzzle experiments. Bandaids, surgical saws, surgical skewers and saw blades with drill bits are just a few of the things that the Fuzzles trapped in Vykkers Labs have to deal with. Today's lost archive image- poor Fuzzles!

0073 Wed 14 Mar 2018 18:12 Vykker Poses Farzad 2000 Vykker poses. The top left is waving, the Vykker in the middle is panicking and the one leaning on the wall is hoping no-one notices he isn't working. Today's lost archive image- Even Vykkers need some down time.

0074 Thu 15 Mar 2018 21:21 Frogger and Friends Olds 1995 A concept for the symbiotic relationship between a Frogger and an unnamed creature on his back. The Frogger has huge, strong feet and a sharp tongue. The limbs of the creature on his back act as antenna and smell sensors. Today's lost archive image- always work as a team.

0075 Fri 16 Mar 2018 22:47 Creatures CG Team Unknown Some of the poor creatures destined for Vykkers Labs. Today's lost archive image- be nice to our animal friends!

0076 Tue 20 Mar 2018 03:15 Munch Olds 1996 A rough colored version of one of our creepier Munch concepts Today's lost archive image. A better look at that creepy Munch!

00077 Wed 21 Mar 2018 02:51 Untitled Today's Lost Archive post - a whole book of amazing images! Back the Kickstarter now at oddworld.com :) #kstarter #o
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.instagram.com/p/BgmRkIuAsWL/ ] || Wed 21 Mar 2018 20:05 || A Meeting || Olds || Unknown || The Glukkons needed to look as menacing as possible, especially when they're plotting and scheming || Today's lost archive image- a meeting you don't want to be mentioned in.

0079 Fri 23 Mar 2018 18:03 Molluck Olds Unknown A small portrait of the meanest boss in the world We're sorry for the missed lost archive image yesterday, we had a technical difficulty. We're back now, and we'll bring you a couple of really cool images through the day to make up for it! Today's lost archive- A boss you don't want to cross!

0080 Tue 27 Mar 2018 02:57 Ratz Farzad 1999 An early concept for Ratz. They hid their legs beneath them and hugged whatever surface they were on as they shuffled along. Their leg isn't very useful for moving fast. Today's lost archive image- There are Ratz everywhere!

0081 Wed 28 Mar 2018 18:39 Vykker Doctor Farzad 1996 A Vykker doctor. He wears a high powered monacle that stretches his eyelids to their limit in order to fit into his eye sockets. Beneath the monacle are very cold, icy eyes. On the right the good doctor only has one eye. Today's lost archive image- you may want to reschedule your appointment if it's with this particular Doctor... Tue 27 Mar 2018 19:45 Here's a look at today's Lost Archive image- you might want to reschedule your appointment if it's with this particular doctor... You can catch more lost archives and some other really cool stuff on our Instagram! http://ow.ly/nZk430jbCXn Thu 29 Mar 2018 01:17 Our lost archive image from yesterday was pretty creepy! You can check out more like this over at our Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg1kijRgHdt/...

0082 Thu 29 Mar 2018 00:08 Sting Ring Farzad 2001 A concept for Sting Rings. A jellyfish like creature that lives in the water. They have skullhead graphics on top to warn possible predators, and long tendrils that look like lightning bolts. Their antennae generates lightning so they can give a nasty shock to anyone coming too close. Today's lost archive image- Don't go in the water!

0083 Thu 29 Mar 2018 21:04 Poison Darts Olds 1995 The spikes on its back are coated with poison. It can use the tail to throw them at an enemy, poisoning them straight away. Alternatively they can jump down and chase the enemy, clinging onto them and poisoning them at the best time. Today's lost archive image- poison darts.

0084 Fri 30 Mar 2018 23:47 Large Land Predator Farzad 2000 Over time the front two legs on these creatures grew bigger and stronger while the back legs became weaker and smaller. Despite their best efforts, no-one has been able to figure out why. Today's lost archive image- large land creatures and their evolution.

0085 Tue 3 Apr 2018 01:50 Almighty Raisin CG Team 2001 A close look at the Almighty Raisin Today's lost archive image- The Almighty Raisin!

0086 Wed 4 Apr 2018 02:47 Vykkers Labs Farzad 2000 Interior ofthe Vykkers Labs airship. There are lots of perforated girders and aluminum sheets. Today's lost archive image- inside the airship.

0087 Wed 4 Apr 2018 18:05 Munch Farzad Unknown An early, slightly threatening version of Munch. Today's lost archive image- an early Munch. He doesn't look as trustworthy as the final character turned out to be.

0088 Thu 5 Apr 2018 18:02 Vykker Arm Farzad 1999 A look at some of the biology behind the Vykkers Today's lost archive image - a detailed look at those creepy hands!

0089 Fri 6 Apr 2018 19:08 Unnamed Creature Farzad 1999 An unused enemy concept. He has a large fold of skin on his back which is filled by his natural gas, he inflates it and uses it to fly around. His nose is upturned to the air. He has to wear a shield over it so he doesn't drown in the rain. He has huge, eye-shaped markings on his skin fold to scare away predators while he's in the air. Today's lost archive image is possibly the strangest we've shared yet. This little guy probably stinks. You definitely don't want to be around when he's flying overhead.

0090 Mon 9 Apr 2018 15:35 Newscaster Slig Farzad 1998 Popular and playful, he's far less threatening than the average Slig, but that doesn't mean you should trust everything he reports. Today's lost archive image- Newscaster Slig. He's pretty lovable but it's probably safer not to trust him!

0091 Tue 10 Apr 2018 17:43 Sea Rex Farzad 2000 A giant sea predator that lives under the water. It has no eyes or nose, only a huge mouth. Today's lost archive image- stay out of the water!

0092 Wed 11 Apr 2018 17:41 Worry Fish Farzad 2000 They're always worried that they're going to be eaten at any moment. They often look like they're screaming in fear. Today's lost archive image- the poor little worry fish.

0093 Thu 12 Apr 2018 16:21 Vykker Phone Farzad 2000 A phone from Vykkers Labs Today's lost archive image- a Vykker phone

0094 Fri 13 Apr 2018 16:34 Munch Farzad 1999 Some design ideas for Munch. He behaved much more like a frog here, clinging to trees and using his front legs to help him hop around. Today's lost archive image. Before we decided which Munch was the right one, he went through lots of variation in appearance and behavior.

0095 Mon 16 Apr 2018 17:54 Tray of Tools Farzad 2000 A rough layout. Some of the pieces on this tray aren't technically legitimate medical tools, but Vykkers don't tend to worry about that kind of thing. Today's lost archive image- a rough layout for some very suspicious looking tools.

0096 Tue 17 Apr 2018 15:27 Experiments Unknown 2000 Imagining some of the terrible things that the Vykkers do to their prisoners Today's lost archive image- Don't trust the Vykkers!

0097 Wed 18 Apr 2018 14:02 Ratz Farzad 2000 We went through a few variations of the Ratz until we found the right one. Today's lost archive image- He's adorable in his own weird way.

0098 Thu 19 Apr 2018 21:28 Gloktigi Farzad 1999 Experimenting with possible head and body integrations. Today's lost archive image- experiments with a Gloktigi

0099 Fri 20 Apr 2018 16:37 Blimp Unknown Unknown Top and side view of the Blimp. Lulu can be seen standing on deck. Highlighted are the side view of the exhaust and the anchor. Today's lost archive image- a closer look at the blimp

00100 Mon 23 Apr 2018 17:48 Stranger Unknown Unknown Stranger ready to save the day (or start some trouble) Today's Lost Archive post is number 100! Today's image is Stranger looking particularly dangerous.

00101 Tue 24 Apr 2018 13:22 The Pit Farzad 2000 Some set pieces for the Pit. Lots of wires and dirty cleaning supplies would create a disturbing setting for experimentation Today's lost archive image- The Pit.

00102 Wed 25 Apr 2018 15:45 Abe Farzad 2000 Abe in a classic pose! Today's lost archive image- Classic Abe!

0071 Thu 26 Apr 2018 17:05 Raisin's Lair Farzad 2000 A pillar inside Raisin's Lair. The vines are growing over the petrified wood. Today's Lost Archive image- Listen to The Almighty Raisi....zzzzz

00104 Fri 27 Apr 2018 15:49 Land Rex Farzad 2000 A front and back view of the Land Rex. The mouth can split open in five separate directions, allowing it to catch things with a long, frog-like tongue. Today's Lost Archive image- a giant land creature with a nasty bite.

00105 Mon 30 Apr 2018 17:27 Brew Stand Farzad 1998 The Brew Stand set up to lure in unsuspecting Mudokons. The large piles beside the stand are empty, discarded Brew bottles. The structure behind them has been placed so the Mudokons can't see what's happening inside until it's too late. Today's Lost Archive image- don't take food (or drink) from strangers.

00106 Tue 1 May 2018 17:15 Land Rex Farzad 2000 A closer look at the Land Rex. Mudokons need to be quick if they want to avoid that tongue! Today's Lost Archive image- another look at the Land Rex we saw on Friday.

00107 Wed 2 May 2018 17:45 Unnamed Creature Olds Unknown When not hunting, the creature's mouth remains closed and the eyes pop down either side of the teeth. The interior teeth can close without the outer jaw closing so it can chew. Today's Lost Archive image- keep away from those teeth!

00108 Thu 3 May 2018 20:43 Enemy Worm Olds 1995 An enemy worm that was designed for all environments Today's Lost Archive image- an enemy designed to lurk in all environments.

00109 Fri 4 May 2018 15:10 Launcher Olds 1995 An enemy that can move forwards and backwards. It swallows things then shoots them from a ‘launch pad’ at one end. Today's Lost Archive image- something a little bit terrifying.

00110 Mon 7 May 2018 12:00 Worry Fish Farzad 2000 A close up, in color look at the Worry Fish. They always travel in large schools to minimize their chance of being eaten. Today’s Lost Archive Image- Poor little guy!

00111 Tue 8 May 2018 13:41 Rat Tails Farzad 1999 Experimenting with various ways Ratz could use their tails. The Ratz at the top are using theirs in various ways to move around. Some have two tails and are using them as legs. The Ratz at the bottom are using their tails for defence and communication, the one on the bottom right is telling Abe he's a square. Today's Lost Archive image- The Ratz might be adorable when they're hiding under their tails, but they still have an attitude!

00112 Wed 9 May 2018 16:57 New Creatures Olds 1995 The creature at the top has lights in his head that he can use to find his way around dark areas. The light would shine down his beak. The creature below is based on a seal. Today's Lost Archive image- two strange creatures

00113 Thu 10 May 2018 16:22 Sting Ring Farzad 2001 A closer look at the Sting Rings. They look dangerous because they are - get too close and you'll get a nasty lightning shock! Another reason for Abe to keep out of the water. Today's Lost archives image- a better look at the Sting Rings.

00114 Fri 11 May 2018 14:21 Cage Farzad 2000 A cage for lab animals at Vykkers Labs. The transmitter at the top controls whether the cage is open or locked. Today's Lost Archive image- tiny cages for unfortunate creatures.

00115 Mon 14 May 2018 16:40 Docking Bay Unknown 2000 The Docking Bay for Vykkers Labs. The Sligs provide scale here- even the door behind him is huge! Today's Lost Archive image- you don't want to be dropped off here.

00116 Tue 15 May 2018 16:42 Docking Bay Babbar 2000 The Docking Bay. A chain goes across the deck with a hook anchor at one end. Metal struts are dotted around for stability. It's a little cluttered with wooden crates. Today's Lost Archive image- Docking bay.

00117 Wed 16 May 2018 14:53 Interns Farzad 2000 Trying different looks for the Interns. We wanted them to look as creepy as possible. We played with posture, proportions and expressions to make them look unnerving. Today's Lost Archive image- making characters look as creepy as possible!

00118 Thu 17 May 2018 14:05 Raisin's Lair Farzad 2000 Raisin's Lair. Mushrooms growing from it would glow so you can see it in the dark. The holes are Rat nests. Today's Lost Archive image- you can always find your way to Raisin's lair in the dark.

00119 Fri 18 May 2018 14:05 Itch Farzad 1996 Another example of Vykker cruelty. This character was tested on using a substance that makes skin itch. His paws were removed so he couldn't scratch. Today's Lost Archive image- experimenting on innocent creatures.

00120 Mon 21 May 2018 16:14 The Light Farzad 2000 Quite possibly the last thing you would ever see if you were unlucky enough to find yourself a test subject in Vykkers Labs. Today's Lost Archive image- don't look into the light!

00121 Tue 22 May 2018 16:16 Raisin Farzad 1996 An early idea for the Almighty Raisin. Here he's being experimented on. Today's Lost Archive image The Almighty Raisin is in trouble.

00122 Wed 23 May 2018 15:21 Abe's Tattoo Farzad 1998 This was taken from a sheet showing various designs for Abe's chest tattoo. Today's Lost Archive image- A tattoo design!

00123 Thu 24 May 2018 16:11 Toe Tag Farzad 2000 A toe tag for Munch. It would be water damaged, worn and torn. The tag would be stamped with a water mark and fixed to his leg with a metal ring Today's Lost Archive image- a toe tag for Munch.

00124 Fri 25 May 2018 17:20 Vault Door Farzad 2000 A vault door, old and smoke damaged. Today's Lost Archive image- hidden vault door.

00125 Mon 28 May 2018 12:26 Vault Door Specs Farzad 2000 Looking at vault door specs. The outer hatch (green) lifts up, revealing the main door (blue). The outer walls (yellow) move aside to allow the outer hatch to lift. At the bottom there's an Abe drawn for scale. Today's Lost Archive image- specs for a vault door.

00126 Tue 29 May 2018 17:30 Conference Room Farzad 1999 Conference room for Abe's Exoddus. The strip around the middle is a long, LED screen that would show information on stocks and advertising tactics. Here Abe is listening in while the Glukkons aren't looking (again) The image on the bottom left is a top down view. Today's lost archive image- Abe should know by now that listening in on meetings never ends well.

00127 Wed 30 May 2018 18:11 Unnamed Creature Farzad 2000 These creatures would watch over the Interns to make sure they don't try to run away. How they would stop them is unclear, but they're so creepy that it's probably better not to think about it. Today's Lost Archive image- A new creepy creature.

00128 Thu 31 May 2018 15:42 Abe Olds Unknown A good look at old school Abe! Today's Lost Archive image- Our hero!

00129 Fri 1 Jun 2018 15:17 Tank Unknown 2000 A tank that was designed for Munch's Oddysee. Big enough to mow down or blow away anything in the way. Today's Lost Archive image- Watch out for the tank!

00130 Mon 4 Jun 2018 18:31 Exoddus Logo Farzad 1998 An old logo that was designed for Abe's Exoddus. Today's Lost Archive image- Ideas for an Exoddus logo

00131 Tue 5 Jun 2018 13:57 Vykker Vertebrae Farzad 1997 A side view of a Vykker, allowing a better view of the vertebrae. Today's Lost Archive image- Vykker side view!

00132 Wed 6 Jun 2018 19:10 Ratz Farzad 2000 Some different head styles and expressions for the Ratz. Today's Lost Archive image- Ratz.

00133 Thu 7 Jun 2018 18:07 Background Farzad 1998 A background for Abe's Exoddus. Today's Lost Archive image- Exoddus backgrounds.

00134 Fri 8 Jun 2018 14:00 Headless Rock Shooter Olds 1995 This creature fires rocks to attack and defend itself. It doesn't have a head so it shoots them from a paw. Today's Lost Archive image- a headless creature.

00135 Mon 11 Jun 2018 14:01 Sign Farzad Unknown Some designs for Vykkers Pharmaceutical signs. Some look a little more threatening than others. Today's Lost Archive image- Vykker signs.

00136 Tue 12 Jun 2018 16:20 Piranha Olds 1995 Enemy piranha. Some have eyes and some don't. They all have huge teeth. Today's Lost Archive image- some seriously angry fish.

00137 Wed 13 Jun 2018 18:20 Platforms Farzad 1998 A basic elevated/ suspended platform for Abe's Exoddus. Today's Lost Archive image- platforms.

00138 Fri 15 Jun 2018 18:25 Vykkers Labs Farzad 2000 A look at the architecture inside Vykkers Labs Today's Lost Archive image- Vykkers Labs

00139 Mon 18 Jun 2018 16:49 Raisin's Ratz Farzad 2000 Some designs for the Ratz that live with Raisin. They look different to the other Ratz we know. We realized that we had a technical fault while at E3 and image #1never appeared
We'll share it with you today, ins tead! Today's lost archive image - the Ratz!

00140 Tue 19 Jun 2018 16:40 Oddysee Logo Farzad 1996 Here we are trying out different designs for the Abe's Oddysee logo. Something a little different for today's Lost Archive image- a look at some of the logo variations we came up with for Abe's Oddysee. Which do you like best?

00141 Wed 20 Jun 2018 17:06 Glowing Toadstools Farzad 2000 The glowing toadstools from Raisin's Lair. They come in many different shapes and sizes. Today's Lost Archive image- Glowing Toadstools!

00142 Thu 21 Jun 2018 17:33 Cave Entrance Farzad 2000 A cave entrance and a corridor. These tunnels end at a set of steps which lead down to Raisin's Lair Today's Lost Archives- This version of the entrance to Raisin's lair is as impressive and daunting as you would expect!

00143 Fri 22 Jun 2018 16:39 Baby Feathers Farzad 2000 Some different hairstyles for baby Mudokons. Today's Lost Archive Image- Baby Feathers! Which hairstyle do you think looks best on the baby Mudokons?

00144 Mon 25 Jun 2018 16:13 Opening Scene Farzad 1996 Some ideas for the opening scene of Abe's Oddysee Today's Lost Archive image- Ideas for the opening scene of Abe's Oddysee

00145 Tue 26 Jun 2018 16:57 Urns Farzad 1998 A concept for Mudokon burial urns. Today's Lost Archive image- Mudokon urns. Would you expect them to be more unusual or do you think they look just right?

00146 Wed 27 Jun 2018 22:27 Exoddus Logo Farzad 1998 Some logos for Abe's Exoddus. Abe's in some real trouble now! Today's Lost Archive image- Abe's Exoddus logo

00147 Thu 28 Jun 2018 16:17 Alternate Exoddus Cover Farzad 1997 An alternate cover for Abe's Exoddus Today's Lost Archive image- alternate cover designs for Abe's Exoddus!

00148 Fri 29 Jun 2018 17:45 Bones Farzad 1997 Mudokon bones and a porthole for the cover of Abe's Exoddus. A wide array of bones would be floating around a submerged Abe. Today's Lost Archive image- a terrifying swim.

00149 Mon 2 Jul 2018 17:18 Glukkons in Color Farzad 1998 Three Glukkons you definitely don't want to mess with. Here we were playing with color schemes to see which one had the greater effect. Today's Lost Archive image- We shared these ones before alongside a larger image. We've separated them and made them bigger so you can get a good look! Which color scheme do you think makes the Glukkons look the scariest?

00150 Tue 3 Jul 2018 15:13 Battle Slig Farzad 1999 A Battle Slig. They have big heads and small snouts. He's wearing night vision goggles and a gas mask. Today's Lost Archive image- Battle Slig. Best to keep out of his way.

00151 Wed 4 Jul 2018 16:37 Set Piece Farzad 2000 A hallway door inside Vykkers Labs, created for Munch's Oddysee. Today's Lost Archive Image. A suspicious looking door from Vykkers Labs. Don't go in there.

00152 Thu 5 Jul 2018 17:19 Exoddus Advert Farzad 1998 A set for an Abe's Exoddus advert. There's space for a huge SoulStorm Brew sign on the back wall and an advert for the game signposted at the front. Today's Lost Archive image- A stage for Abe's Exoddus!

00153 Fri 6 Jul 2018 17:06 Lab Door Farzad 2000 The door that leads to the lab where Munch was experimented on. It slams shut when closed and is covered in scratches and marks. Today's Lost Archive image- An old lab door.

00154 Mon 9 Jul 2018 20:00 Sam Farzad 1997 Exploring some of the sad conditions in which Sam might live. Chained and alone except for the workers around her, she seems to be cradling a baby in her arms. Today's Lost Archive image- Experimenting with the sad conditions which Sam might live in.

00155 Tue 10 Jul 2018 19:00 Sam's Roost Raymond Swanland 2000 Trapped in her situation, Sam is surrounded by things to distract her. Fluffy pillows, blankets and trinkets are littered around her roost. Today's Lost Archive image- Sam's roost. You need some distractions when there's nothing to do all day.

00156 Wed 11 Jul 2018 19:00 Sam's Hair Farzad 1999 Some ideas we had for Sam's hairstyle. We wanted to try a halo design. The shading here makes all the difference. Today's Lost Archive image- Trying some Halo designs for Sam's hair.

00157 Thu 12 Jul 2018 19:00 Eggs Farzad 1999 Sam's eggs are wedged into walls and placed in nests here. She won't be able to move to reach them. Today's Lost Archive image- Wedged into walls and placed in nests, Sam’s eggs are too far away for her to touch them. #QnSam

00158 [https://www
.instagram.com/p/BlLyuLeFweX/ ] || Fri 13 Jul 2018 19:52 || Eggs || Farzad || 2000 || Exploring some of the ways Sam's eggs (and the future workforce) might be protected from accidentally smashing when they hit the floor. An Intern waits, catcher's mitt and cushions at the ready. || Today Lost Archive image- Keeping Sam's eggs nice and safe!

00159 Mon 16 Jul 2018 20:00 Skillya Farzad 2000 Some early concepts for Skillya. Although you can never judge a book by its cover, Skillya might look a little too endearing here! Today's Lost Archive image- Don't be fooled by that face! #QnSkillya

00160 [https://www
.instagram.com/p/BlWGySjgt2C/ ] || Tue 17 Jul 2018 20:00 || Skillya Concepts || Farzad || 2000 || Some different designs for Skillya. She loves to eat, which is why she looks so happy in the image at the bottom. || Today's Lost Archive image- Skillya loves to eat! #QnSkillya

00161 [https://www
.instagram.com/p/BlYrlzRg6Ak/ ] || Wed 18 Jul 2018 20:00 || Skillya Top View || Farzad || 2000 || A top view of Skillya. The five elongated sections at her rear end are he birthing orifices. || Today's Lost Archive image- A top view of Skillya. #QnSkillya

00162 [https://www
.instagram.com/p/Blb1kuZFUtp/ ] || Fri 20 Jul 2018 01:25 || Moving Skillya || Farzad || 2000 || She might be the Queen, but there's no way to move Skillya around in her pool in a dignified manner. || Today's Lost Archive image- A less than dignified approach!

00163 Fri 20 Jul 2018 18:39 Slig Ma Farzad 1999 A far more intimidating design for Skillya! Today's Lost Archive image- A ferocious look for a ferocious Queen!

00164 Mon 23 Jul 2018 19:35 Mechanical Arm Farzad 1997 A concept for a giant mechanical arm which would allow Lady Margaret to move around despite her massive size. Today's Lost Archive image- Lady Margaret and the giant mechanical arm!

00165 Tue 24 Jul 2018 19:15 Lady Margaret's Chambers Farzad 1997 To enter Lady Margaret's Chambers you have to walk through an entrance sphincter. Today's Lost Archive image- It's best not to think about it.

00166 Wed 25 Jul 2018 19:00 Folds Farzad 1997 Here Lady Margaret has to wear a large, decorative collar and straps to hold back the skin folds that would otherwise fall in front of her face. Today's Lost Archive image- Decoration with a purpose.

00167 Thu 26 Jul 2018 20:00 Engulfed Farzad 1997 A concept for Lady Margaret, she's almost engulfed by her own body. It reaches around in folds, almost covering her head. Today's Lost Archive image- Lady Margaret is almost entirely engulfed by her own body.

00168 Fri 27 Jul 2018 19:00 Lungs Farzad 1997 In this concept the lung transplant wasn't as sophisticated as you might expect. Munch has been crudely grafted onto Lady Margaret. Today's Lost Archive image- The dreaded lung transplant is extra cruel in this concept!

00169 Mon 30 Jul 2018 17:05 Lady Margaret Farzad 1997 A vibrant piece of concept art showing Lady Margaret instructing some of her children from her place pinned to the metal arm. Today's Lost Archive image- A vibrant piece of Lady Margaret Concept art.

00170 Tue 31 Jul 2018 19:30 Unnamed Creature Farzad 1997 This unsightly creature secretes a slime and uses its only limb to push itself across the ground. The ball on the bottom uses the secretions as lubricant so it can roll. Today's Lost Archive image- a creepy little creature.

00171 Wed 1 Aug 2018 17:50 Snail Queen Farzad 1997 One of the concepts for Lady Margaret. Here she has a snail like appearance, the shell hiding the horror beneath it. Today's Lost Archive image- The Snail Queen.

00172 Thu 2 Aug 2018 18:35 Scrabania Unknown 1996 A never before released level design image for Scrabania Today's Lost archive image- Scrabania Level Design!

00173 Fri 3 Aug 2018 Lady Margaret’ Farzad 1996 Lady Margaret all dressed up in her best finery.

00174 Mon 6 Aug 2018 12:14 Glukkons Farzad 1998 These claustrophobic “sarcofagus” units were Glukkon spawning stations, made from the same materials as teleporters. Today's Lost Archives images is a tight squeeze for the Glukkons who use these handy transportation devices!
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.instagram.com/p/BmS_i9cFdzQ/ ] || Fri 10 Aug 2018 11:30 || Brew Machine || Farzad || 1997 || Where else would a thirsty Mudokon buy his tasty SoulStorm Brew? Concepts for this machine had the bottle eject out of the top when a customer hit the button. || Don't think. Drink!

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.instagram.com/p/BmbMma_F5n8/ ] || Mon 13 Aug 2018 15:58 || Munch Transformation || Unknown || 2000 || An early idea for Munch. After the Vykkers experimented on him, he developed the ability to transform into a very large, very angry beast. Abe would slap him to get him to turn whenever they were surrounded by enemies. || Today's Lost Archive image- Don't mess with Munch!

00180 Tue 14 Aug 2018 16:18 Drinking Brewery Farzad 1997 A concept art for SoulStorm Brewery. Here it's shaped like the head of a Mudokon drinking Brew. The images would sit in their subconscious and make them more likely to trust the Glukkons and the Brew. Today's Lost archive image- A Mudokon shaped brewery! What better way to say 'This product is for you'?

00181 Wed 15 Aug 2018 16:41 Munch UFO Set Farzad 2000 A set from Munch's Oddysee. This is from the very beginning of the game where Munch gets his leg stuck in the trap Today's Lost Archive image- The UFO set from Munch's Oddysee.

00182 Thu 16 Aug 2018 19:00 Necrum Farzad 1998 Concepts for the opening scene for Necrum Mines. Today's Lost Archive image- Necrum opening shots.

00183 Fri 17 Aug 2018 19:35 Necrum Mines Farzad 1997 An old entrance to Necrum Burial Grounds. Today's Lost Archive image- A dangerous place.

00184 Mon 20 Aug 2018 18:22 Flub Fuels Unknown 2000 An architectural view for a Flub Fuels factory. The fans are always running to prevent the machines from overheating and exploding. Today's Lost Archive image- A Flub Fuels Factory.

00185 Wed 22 Aug 2018 16:46 Flub Fuels Unknown 2000 Pump detail for Flub Fuels. The sign on top has the company name in huge letters, and there are two pumps on each stand. The stripes to the left are a top view of the docking bays used while refuelling. Today's Lost Archive image- Flub Fuels

00186 Wed 22 Aug 2018 16:47 Sculpture Plans Farzad Unknown An early sculpture plan for Lady Margaret. Today's Lost Archive image- A sculpture fit for a Queen!

00187 Thu 23 Aug 2018 17:49 Friends Forever Babbar 2001 These creatures were originally designed to be friends for Munch- They would help him when he needed it, much like Abe and Elum. Today's Lost Archive image- Best friends. Which one would you like to have your back in a fight?

00188 Fri 24 Aug 2018 18:00 Faithful Friend Babbar 2001 A pet for Munch. They spend a lot of time playing together between adventures. Fetch is his favorite. Today's Lost Archive image- A faithful friend!

00189 Mon 27 Aug 2018 18:15 Outlaws Aebischer 2003 Concept art for the Outlaws- Focusing on weapons and costumes. Today's Lost Archive image- Outlaw concepts.

00190 Tue 28 Aug 2018 16:27 Balance Babbar 2001 A creature who helps keep balance in the wild. If sick or lost animals wander into his path he tears them apart with his claws and eats them. Today's Lost Archive image- Looking for prey.

00191 Wed 29 Aug 2018 18:16 The Walker Babbar 2001 The walker would help Munch get where he needed to be. He would lean backwards, let Munch hop onto his belly and carry him around. Today's Lost Archive image- No need for that wheelchair, Munch!

00192 Thu 30 Aug 2018 17:13 Argumentative Farzad 1998 These creatures are very stubborn, they constantly argue and disagree with their own kind. To settle their arguments they use the bony part of their head and headbutt each other until one gives in. By that point, they've always forgotten what it was they were arguing about. Today's Lost Archive image- Stubborn little creatures.

00193 Fri 31 Aug 2018 17:22 Sea Creature Babbar 2001 A deadly sea creature. It spends almost all of the time in water, but when it needs to lay eggs it will come up onto land- This is when it's the most dangerous. Today's Lost Archive image- Beware the sea creature!

00194 Mon 3 Sep 2018 17:19 Locker Rooms Aebischer 2003 Locker rooms designed for Stranger's Wrath. They're cluttered and unkempt. Today's Lost Archive image- Dirty locker rooms.

00195 Tue 4 Sep 2018 18:58 Eyes Babbar 2001 Insects created for Munch's Oddysee. They would hover overhead and see everything that our heroes were doing. Today's Lost Archive image- No secrets are safe.

00196 Wed 5 Sep 2018 17:46 Unnamed Enemy Babbar 2001 This enemy has beady eyes that can spot even the slightest movement. It has a large, spiked tail that it will attack you with if you wander too close. It doesn't have feet, so it walks on those huge hands instead. Today's Lost Archive image- Watch out for that tail!

00197 Thu 6 Sep 2018 16:58 Gentle Giant Babbar 2001 This peaceful creature is incredibly agile thanks to those long legs. At the first sign of danger it will run, avoiding confrontation. Today's Lost Archive image- a gentle creature who hates confrontation.

00198 Fri 7 Sep 2018 16:36 Head of Security Babbar 2001 A concept for the head of security in Stranger's Wrath. He only comes down from his post if there's a problem, and hops around on his one leg. Today's Lost Archive image- Head of security.

00199 Mon 10 Sep 2018 18:00 Enemies Aebischer 2003 Some enemy designs for Stranger's Wrath. Today's Lost Archive image- Enemy designs for Stranger's wrath.

00200 Tue 11 Sep 2018 17:05 Longboat Swanland 2002 A Steef Longboat from Stranger's Wrath. Abe for scale! Today's Lost Archive image. Abe for scale!

00201 Wed 12 Sep 2018 16:52 Longboat Interior Swanland 2002 The interior and the rowing mechanisms of a Steef Longboat. The image at the top shows the movement of the oars. Today's Lost Archive image- Row the boat!

00202 Thu 13 Sep 2018 18:03 Tombstones Swanland 2003 Tombstones from Stranger's Wrath. We went through a few different designs for these. Today's Lost Archive image- Which Tombstone design do you like the best?

00203 Fri 14 Sep 2018 16:35 Longboat Designs Swanland 2002 Different designs for the Steef Longboat. Today's Lost Archive image- some different designs for the Longboat- which is your favorite?

00204 Mon 17 Sep 2018 16:59 Expressions Swanland 2002 Some studies with facial expressions for Stranger's Wrath. Today's Lost Archive image- some early expressions.

00205 Tue 18 Sep 2018 16:30 Sculpture Pose Swanland 2002 Thinking about poses for a Stranger sculpture. Today's Lost Archive image- Sculpture poses.

00206 Wed 19 Sep 2018 14:01 Gate Swanland 2002 Town gate from Stranger's Wrath. The fence around it is clumsily put together but the gate itself seems sturdy and secure. Today's Lost Archive image- The town gate.

00207 Thu 20 Sep 2018 19:15 Scarecrows Swanland 2002 Some odds and ends from around town- The scarecrows are built in the image of the Clakkerz. Today's Lost Archive image- some not so scary scarecrows.

00208 Fri 21 Sep 2018 18:15 Farming Swanland 2002 A small look into the life of a farmer in Stranger's Wrath. Today's Lost Archive image- Farmer life.

00209 Mon 24 Sep 2018 17:09 Bounty Swanland 2002 Stranger dragging a bounty. He looks pretty pleased with himself. Today's Lost Archive image. Stranger looks pretty pleased with that latest bounty!

00210 Wed 26 Sep 2018 17:16 Vine Aebischer 2003 A strange creature made from vines that will grab creatures unfortunate enough to be close to it and beat them up. Today's Lost Archive image- Devil Vines! They're kind of cute, but don't get too close.

00211 Wed 26 Sep 2018 17:17 Stranger Movements Swanland 2002 Some action poses for Stranger's Wrath. Top left is an intricate view of Stranger mid movement. Today's Lost Archive image- Stranger movements.

00212 Thu 27 Sep 2018 16:41 Native Town Aebischer 2003 A concept for a native town from Stranger's Wrath. The simple structures spread across multiple levels. Today's Lost Archive image- Native towns.

00213 Fri 28 Sep 2018 15:23 Devil Vine Aebischer 2003 The devil vine was an unusual creature designed for Stranger's Wrath. Here we experimented with some different looks for the plant creature. Today's Lost Archive image- The Devil Vine. Which look do you prefer? The tall, strong tree creature or the cute monster hiding in a plant pot?

00214 Mon 1 Oct 2018 18:00 Knock Out Breath Swanland 2002 A concept for Stranger called Knock Out Breath. It's exactly what it sounds like! Today's Lost Archive image- Knock out breath.

00215 Tue 2 Oct 2018 16:37 Stranger Movements Swanland 2002 Stranger poses: walking, running and charging. Today's Lost Archive image- If Stranger is charging at you then you'd better run- fast!

00216 Wed 3 Oct 2018 15:36 Taking a Break Aebischer 2002 Stranger taking a well earned break with the Scuba Toads Today's Lost Archive image- Stranger taking a break with some friends.

00217 Thu 4 Oct 2018 15:19 Meetle Unknown Unknown A Meetle larvae- They're not quite as adorable as they grow up! Today's Lost Archive image- the cutest things on Oddworld?

00218 Fri 5 Oct 2018 17:25 Meetle Designs Aebischer 1999 Character design side and bottom views for Meetles. Today's Lost Archive image- Meetle character design.

00219 Mon 8 Oct 2018 16:39 Keeping Warm Aebischer 2003 It's important for Grubbs to keep warm in the cold. Today's Lost Archive image- the weather is starting to change, the Grubbs know how important it is to stay warm!

00220 Tue 9 Oct 2018 21:11 Almighty Raisin Swanland 1999 Concept art for the Almighty Raisin. We contemplated giving him vines or horns. Today's Lost Archive image- Almighty Raisin concept art. Do you prefer the vines or the horns?

00221 Wed 10 Oct 2018 17:59 Adult Meetle Aebischer 1999 A design sheet for the adult Meetle. They come in different sizes. This one is larger (see Abe for scale) The front part of the antenna is hard like a shell. The middle is soft and flexible like the trunk of an elephant. Today's Lost Archive image- The adult Meetle.

00222 Thu 11 Oct 2018 17:49 Forklift Swanland 2000 A Vykkers Labs brand forklift. Used to move heavy objects or creatures around. Today's Lost Archive image- Vykkers Labs machinery.

00223 Fri 12 Oct 2018 17:00 Meetle Aebischer 1999 A Meetle in flight. Today's Lost Archive image- Meetle in the air!

00224 Mon 15 Oct 2018 17:46 Wanted Farzad 1998 A wanted poster for Abe's Exoddus. Plastered where all the Sligs can see! Today's Lost Archive image- Wanted!

00225 Tue 16 Oct 2018 17:16 Buzzard Steven Olds 1996 Buzzards. The have tiny wings and large, ferocious beaks. Today's Lost Archive image- Buzzards. They look cute, but watch out for those beaks!

00226 Wed 17 Oct 2018 15:45 Lab Animals Farzad 2000 An assortment of lab animals from Vykkers Labs. Some have obviously already been experimented on. Today's Lost Archive image- Which unfortunate creature is your favorite?

00227 Thu 18 Oct 2018 18:50 Sam's Forklift Swanland 2000 A closer look at the forklift used to move Sam around in her roost. Today's Lost Archive image- Moving Sam can be tricky!

00228 Fri 19 Oct 2018 16:52 Toys Farzad 2000 Some weird and wonderful creature creations from Vykkers Labs. Some of the critters have even been turned into toys here. Notes for the Hoopster read ‘Has 2 main modes of locomotion. Rolling or hopping. The Hoopy is the baby version of the Hoopster. Not even baby creatures are safe from the Vykkers. Today's Lost Archive image- You never had toys like these. (At least we hope not)

00229 Mon 22 Oct 2018 17:00 Vykker Toys Swanland 2000 The toys that the Vykkers can usually be found playing with. Today's Lost Archive image- There are no notes to say exactly what the Vykkers do with their toys, but that's probably for the best.

00230 Tue 23 Oct 2018 16:53 Gabbit Farzad 2000 The development of young Gabbits. They're confined to the water until stage six, when theit little lungs begin to grow. Stage 7 is ‘teenage’ Gabbit! Today's Lost Archive image- The development of the Gabbit. Which one is your favorite?

00231 Wed 24 Oct 2018 17:55 Cave Opening Farzad 2001 A concept for the opening of Raisin's Lair. It's pretty obvious who is hiding in there! Today's Lost Archive image- Who lives in this cave?

00232 Thu 25 Oct 2018 18:05 Brew Longboat Farzad 1997 Concepts for the SoulStorm Brew logo Today's Lost Archive image- Soulstorm Brew Logos!

00233 Fri 26 Oct 2018 16:24 Blind Mudokon Farzad 1998 The concept for the scene in Abe's Exoddus where a Blind Mudokon meets his unfortunate, grisly end. You can also see the camera marker, just behind Abe. Today's Lost Archive image- An unfortunate end.

00234 Mon 29 Oct 2018 17:52 Elum Steven Olds 1995 Some poses for Elum. Today's Lost Archive image- Elum enjoying a good scratch.

00235 Tue 30 Oct 2018 17:45 Munch's Wheelchair Farzad 1999 A concept for Munch's Wheelchair. This version is a woven basket and wood held together with straps Today's Lost Archive image- Munch's wheelchair.

00236 Wed 31 Oct 2018 18:33 Exodus Cutscene Farzad 1998 Example shots for a cutscene from Abe's Exoddus. Today's Lost Archive image- Exoddus cutscene.

00237 Thu 1 Nov 2018 19:39 Foot Farzad 1997 Different concepts for Munch's footprint. When viewed upside down it shows the first letter of him name. Today's Lost Archive image- designs for Munch's footprint.

00238 Fri 2 Nov 2018 18:26 X-Ray Farzad 2000 X-ray machine from Munch's Oddysee, front and side views. Today's Lost Archive image- Munch is looking a little rough!

00239 Mon 5 Nov 2018 19:00 Fun Fun Farzad 1998 The court jester. He's a popular figure, and uses his position to his advantage by constantly calling out the Magog Cartel for their bad practices. Only the most intelligent notice. Today's Lost Archive image- the intelligent court jester.

00240 Wed 7 Nov 2018 16:55 Frogger Steven Olds 1995 A Frogger with Abe for scale. These creatures are much bigger than you might think if you see them without reference. Today's Lost Archive image- A full sized Frogger. They looked much smaller in the original images we shared!

00241 Thu 8 Nov 2018 17:29 Crab Face Farzad 1998 A character idea for Munch's Oddysee, Crab Face is a very cheerful character. His mouth is hidden away beneath his head, so he uses his pincers to convey his emotions. He also likes to move them to match his words as he talks. Today's Lost Archive image- Crab Face.

00242 Fri 9 Nov 2018 16:45 Expressions Farzad 1996 This creature's mouth is seperated from the bottom of the face. It can extend the neck to watch out for threats. Today's Lost Archive image- Looking out for danger.

00243 Mon 12 Nov 2018 14:55 Scrabania High res comp 1996 There were originally three distinct areas from Abe's trials before being merged into the two found in Abe's Oddysee. Scrabania was originally just “the desert”, with “the forest” being Paramonia. Today's Lost Archive image- Scrabania

00244 Tue 13 Nov 2018 20:49 Sea Rex Farzad 2000 The gargantuan Sea Rex is a terrifying creature that shares its home with Gabbits and other underwater critters, devouring any that get too close. Today's Lost Archive image- beware the beast!

00245 Wed 14 Nov 2018 21:53 Sekto Springs Swanland 2003 An early concept for the Sekto Springs Dam near the tundra-like Last Legs. Today's Lost Archive image- Sekto Springs

00246 Thu 15 Nov 2018 18:54 Moolah Machine Farzad 1996 A Moolah Machine. They work the same way as an ATM. Today's Lost Archive image- The Moolah machine.

00247 Fri 16 Nov 2018 17:37 Purple Frogger Steven Olds 1996 Alternate colors for the Frogger. Today's Lost Archive image- which color design do you prefer for the Frogger? Green or purple?

00248 Mon 19 Nov 2018 19:00 Abe Free Fall Farzad 2001 Concepts for Abe free falling Today's Lost Archive image- Abe's free fall

00249 Tue 20 Nov 2018 17:20 Lulu Concepts Farzad 2000 Facial expressions for Lulu. Definitely not the best looking creature around. Today's Lost Archive image- Lulu's expressions.

00250 Wed 21 Nov 2018 19:20 Lorne E3 2013 Lorne on Sony's E3 stage in 2013. Something special and a little different for out 250th Lost Archive image- We found an image of Lorne on Sony's E3 stage back in 2013!

00251 Thu 22 Nov 2018 16:36 Munch's Oddysee Promo Promo material 2001 Promotional material for Munch's Oddysee Today's Lost Archive image- Promotional material for Munch's Oddysee.

00252 Fri 23 Nov 2018 17:49 Munch's Oddysee Promo Promo material 2001 Some extra sparkly promotional material for Munch's Oddysee. Today's Lost Archive image- some sparkly promo material

00253 Mon 26 Nov 2018 18:58 Munch's Oddysee Promo Promo material 2001 A wide range of characters were used in the Munch's Oddysee promotional material. Today's Lost Archive image- Everyone was involved in promotion for Munch's Oddysee

00254 Tue 27 Nov 2018 18:24 Promo Promo material 1998 Abe's Exoddus was released 20 years ago in Europe! Looking good, Abe! Today's Lost Archive image- Time flies!

00255 Wed 28 Nov 2018 18:15 Refreshing Promo material 2001 We wouldn't recommend consuming anything these two endorse. Today's Lost Archive image- We're coming to the end of our Munch's Oddysee character promotion material. We hope you enjoyed them!

00256 Thu 29 Nov 2018 20:06 Cover Farzad 1997 A drawing of Abe created with magazine covers in mind. Today's Lost Archive image- Magazine cover.

00257 Fri 30 Nov 2018 17:02 Billboards Farzad 1997 Designs for European billboards for the release of Abe's Oddysee. Today's Lost Archive image- Billboards for the European release of Abe's Oddysee.

00258 Wed 5 Dec 2018 01:58 Nark Aebischer 2002 This guy would make it loud and clear to his Outlaw crew if there were any intruders or certain bounty hunters skulking around. Today's Lost Archive image- Trouble makers.

00259 Wed 5 Dec 2018 19:33 Exoddus Promo Unknown 1998 A design for a promotional standee for Abe's Exoddus. Today's Lost Archive image- Abe's Exoddus stand. Abe isn't looking too happy!

00260 Thu 6 Dec 2018 19:21 Exoddus Promo Unknown 1998 Some small designs for an Exoddus stand. Most of them involve Abe sneaking around, trying not to get spotted. Today's Lost Archive image- Sneaking Abe.

00261 Fri 7 Dec 2018 18:46 Wind Test Farzad 1999 A wind test for Munch's Oddysee. The aim was to make it look as though Abe and his followers were having as much trouble getting through as possible. Today's Lost Archive image- A wind test for Munch's Oddysee.

00262 Tue 11 Dec 2018 18:35 Riding Farzad Unknown A creature that was designed to look like a bull. Smaller creatures would ride him like a horse. Today's Lost Archive image- when you can't get Elum- get a weird horse bull... thing.

00263 Wed 12 Dec 2018 19:00 Transport Farzad Unknown A closer look at one of the concepts for a creature enemies would ride around. Today's Lost Archive image- transport creature close up!

00264 Thu 13 Dec 2018 19:09 Old Mudokon Farzad 2000 In this concept when Mudokons get old they lose their feathers. Today's Lost Archive image- elderly Mudokons.

00265 Fri 14 Dec 2018 18:38 Henge Farzad 2000 An enemy concept. A henge of stones come to life and attack in a variety of ways. Some of their attacks are shown above. Today's Lost Archive image- Enemy stones.

00266 Mon 17 Dec 2018 19:47 Sea Rex Farzad 2000 Some facial expressions for the Sea Rex. The arrow on the head at the bottom shows that the upper part of the jaw would move, too. This would make for as large a bite as possible. Today's Lost Archive image- Which face is your favorite?

00267 Tue 18 Dec 2018 18:39 Forklift Swanland 2000 Designs for the forklift in Sam's lair. It's not easy moving her around. The forklift would pick up her nest and move it with her inside. Today's Lost Archive image- Moving Sam around isn't easy!

00268 Wed 19 Dec 2018 19:23 Bombs Away Farzad 2000 Art for one of the stones from the henge. This one could send explosions flying into the air. Today's Lost Archive image- Bombs away!

00269 Thu 20 Dec 2018 19:15 Ears Farzad 1996 A small, timid creature that evolved so its ears looked like eyes. This would scare predators away. They could hear threats easily with their ears being so large. For some reason the Vykkers cut their ears off. Today's Lost Archive image- Big eyes.

00270 Fri 21 Dec 2018 18:20 Hands Farzad 1996 This creature diet would consist of foods that grew high up in the trees. As a result, it evolved so that its hands turned into mouths, making it easier for it to reach. The food would travel down the arm and go straight to the stomach. The sharp teeth were also useful for clinging onto rock faces, making it an excellent climber. Today's Lost Archive image- Strange hands.

00271 Mon 24 Dec 2018 19:20 Big Eyes Farzad Unknown This little guy has eyes on stems, so he can move them around for better visibility. It's useful for avoiding predators, but it comes with a catch- altering the position of his eyes also alters his personality. Today's Lost Archive image- Perfect vision.

00272 Tue 25 Dec 2018 18:25 Fashion Farzad 2000 Native Mudokon clothes weren't just for fashion- they also gave them added padding and protection should they need to fight. Today's Lost archive image- Protective gear.

00273 Wed 26 Dec 2018 19:25 Evolving Farzad 1996 This creature has three different sized fingers. It uses each finger for a different task. One for digging, one for peeling etc… Today's Lost Archive image- Interesting evolution.

00274 Thu 27 Dec 2018 16:25 Together Farzad 1996 Back when our ideas for Munch were a little different to the finished character. Here he was originally two creatures who had been carefully selected for their skills. They were cut up and joined together, meaning that they were excellent at a number of things, especially climbing and carrying. Today's Lost Archive image. Munch and Munch.

00275 Fri 28 Dec 2018 21:25 Rabbit Farzad 1996 This was designed to be the Oddworld take on a rabbit. When the Vykkers experimented on them they tended to put things in their skulls. The long hair ensured that the terrible things that were done to them were as noticeable as possible. Today's Lost Archive image- An unusual rabbit.

00276 Mon 31 Dec 2018 17:25 Bird Transport Farzad 1997 A creature that eats birds. It had wings like a hummingbird, which allowed it to silently fly and capture unsuspecting prey. One idea was that he would clip Munch's feet, which was the reason he had to hop and waddle everywhere. Today's Lost Archive image- Bird trap.

00277 Tue 1 Jan 2019 16:25 Hidden Claw Farzad 1997 This animal has a claw hidden inside the nose. When it wants to capture prey, it extends the hidden limb, snatching them out of the air. Today's Lost Archive image- Surprise attack.

00278 Wed 2 Jan 2019 17:25 The Many Faces of Munch Farzad 1996 When we were contemplating making Munch two creatures in one, it seemed only natural that it would work well if both the creatures fused together were very different. Here's a sketch of what they might have looked like. One is calm and looks content, the other frustrated and annoyed. Today's Lost Archive image- Personality types.

00279 Thu 3 Jan 2019 16:30 Arguments Farzad 1996 When Munch was two creatures in one, either one could hide when they felt like it by pushing their neck down into their body. If they were arguing, one would sit down, meaning the other got a face full of floor! Today's Lost Archive image- Bickering.

00280 Fri 4 Jan 2019 18:30 Logo Farzad 1996 An idea for the Abe's Oddysee logo. Today's Lost Archive image- Oddysee logo.

00281 Mon 7 Jan 2019 19:01 Boating Swanland 2001 A look at a sailing Steef Today's Lost Archive image- Sailing.

00282 Tue 8 Jan 2019 19:06 Steef Swanland 2001 Steef poses. A good look at an elusive creature. Today's Lost Archive image- Which pose is your favorite?

00283 Wed 9 Jan 2019 19:39 Droid Farzad 1996 A dissection droid that was designed for Munch's Oddysee. Stay away from it. Today's Lost archive image- Dissection droid.

00284 Thu 10 Jan 2019 19:07 Logo Olds Unknown Logo designs for Rupture Farms products. Some are cute and innocent, others not so much, Today's Lost Archive image- Rupture farms marketing tactics.

00285 Fri 11 Jan 2019 18:49 Roboto Unknown Unknown A robot design that was intended for Munch's Oddysee. We don't have much information on this one. We can only assume it was intended for something violent. Today's Lost Archive image- What do you think the purpose of this robot was?

00286 Mon 14 Jan 2019 19:58 Almighty Raisin Designs Swanland 1999 Some concepts for tribal markings for the Almighty Raisin. We went through lots of different looks for him before his final appearance was chosen. Today's Lost Archive image- Almighty Raisin markings.

00287 Tue 15 Jan 2019 20:12 Almighty Raisin Hair Swanland 1999 Ideas for hairstyles for the Almighty Raisin. We mainly tried using vines and grass. Today's Lost Archive image- Hairstyles for The Almighty Raisin

00288 Wed 16 Jan 2019 20:02 Crossbow Swanland 2002 Stranger always makes sure his crossbow has many different uses. Today's Lost Archive image- Crossbow uses.

00289 Thu 17 Jan 2019 18:38 Frogger Steven Olds 1995 Some designs for the Frogger, ranging from small and cute to huge and a little bit terrifying. The notes are mentioning that the upper and lower jaw should both move. We were thinking that this would make the creature seem more ‘alive’. Today's Lost Archive image- Designs for the Frogger.

00290 Mon 21 Jan 2019 18:58 Behind the Mask Farzad 1999 A concept for Sligs. What if under the mask they weren't all that terrifying? Today's Lost Archive image- Behind the mask.

00291 Tue 22 Jan 2019 19:23 Feathers Farzad 2000 Ceremonial feathers that are tied onto Mudokons for special events. Today's Lost Archive image- Ceremonial Feathers.

00292 Wed 23 Jan 2019 20:56 Statue Swanland 2002 A concept for a Steef statue. Today's Lost Archive image- Steef statue.

00293 Thu 24 Jan 2019 18:08 Clothing Farzad 2000 Ceremonial clothing. The discs are made from dyed skin, making it easy to see at a glance which tribe a Mudokon belongs to, or which specific function it serves within the tribe. Today's Lost Archive image- Ceremonial dress.

00294 Fri 25 Jan 2019 17:45 Garbage Truck Farzad 1999 A garbage truck. This poor creature can take a huge amount of trash and compress it into a tiny parcel. The parcels are then burned for fuel. He's controlled by the Sligs and forced to consume it, which is why he's crying. Today's Lost Archive image- Garbage Truck.

00295 Mon 28 Jan 2019 19:39 Baby Sligs Farzad 2000 Some concepts for baby Sligs through their earliest stages. One on the right is calling for Skillya. We wouldn't recommend it! Today's Lost Archive image- Baby Sligs!

00296 Tue 29 Jan 2019 18:10 Baby Sligs Farzad 2000 Some concepts for baby Sligs. The mask in the top left is used to restrict their brain growth. The wheel attached to them helps them to move around. Today's Lost Archive image- More baby Slig concepts!

00297 Wed 30 Jan 2019 18:16 Hey Hey Farzad 1998 A Hey Hey. Everyone ignores them, so over time they developed a contraption which makes them easier to see. They ended up turning themselves into a source of amusement for the Glukkons. Today's Lost Archive image- Hey Hey!

00298 Thu 31 Jan 2019 19:04 Cadyh Farzad 2000 These creatures live with the Queens. Dozens of them scurry around, ensuring the Queens get whatever they want whenever they want it. Today's Lost Archive image- The Cadyh.

00299 Fri 1 Feb 2019 18:34 Slig Tanks Swanland 2000 Concepts for tanks that Sligs would use in civilian areas to ensure nobody stepped out of line. Today's Lost Archive image- Slig tanks.

00300 Mon 4 Feb 2019 19:35 Slig Tanks Swanland 2000 A concept for a particularly dangerous tank, like the others this would be used to ensure that all civilians are behaving themselves. Today's Lost Archive image- Slig tank.

00301 Tue 5 Feb 2019 17:16 Sacred Stone Babbar 1999 A concept for a hanging stone that's sacred to Mudokons. The stone is covered in Mudokon markings and hung from three different points. Today's Lost Archive image- Sacred stone hangings.

00302 Wed 6 Feb 2019 18:58 Tanks Swanland 2000 A closer look at the tanks- The top right image shows the way it folds out and stands up tall. Today's Lost Archive image- Tank movements.

00303 Fri 8 Feb 2019 18:41 Elum Transport Farzad 1996 A trap to snatch up an unsuspecting Elum. The legs stay curled up until Elum walks past, then unfurl and the trap captures him in an energy field. Today's Lost Archive image- Look out, Elum!

00304 Mon 11 Feb 2019 19:39 Raisin Carvings Farzad 1996 An idea we had for the Almighty Raisin. Through the years he collected various carvings on his skin/bark. Today's Lost Archive image- Raisin carvings.

00305 Tue 12 Feb 2019 19:52 Raisin Facial Hair Farzad 1996 An idea we had for facial hair for the Almighty Raisin. His eyebrows are tied to his beard, it almost looks like a familiar logo… Today's Lost Archive image- facial hair for The Almighty Raisin. The whole thing looks very familiar 🤔🤔 Almost like a logo we've seen somewhere...

00306 Thu 14 Feb 2019 18:52 Gargoyle Steven Olds 1996 A concept for an evil statue/gargoyle that would have appeared in Munch's Oddysee. Today's Lost Archive image- watch out for the Gargoyle!

00307 Fri 15 Feb 2019 19:24 Creatures Steven Olds 1996 Some strange creatures. We don't have much info on any of these little guys, but they all look like they're up to no good. Today's Lost Archive image- some (probably) badly behaved little guys. Which is your favourite?

00308 Mon 18 Feb 2019 22:12 Creatures Steven Olds 1996 Some more strange creatures. We don't have many notes on these, but the animal on the left could have been an early concept for a creature you could ridge, like Elum. Today's Lost Archive image- Strange, early concepts.

00309 Wed 20 Feb 2019 21:01 Airship Farzad 1996 A Magog Airship we considered using for Munch's Oddysee. It was equipped with a thruster when they needed to speed up and was kept afloat by using a mysterious gas. Today's Lost Archive image- Enemy airships

00310 Wed 20 Feb 2019 21:03 Airship Designs Farzad 1998 Some more airship designs. Some of the designs are more subtle, others are grand enough to be a show of power. Today's Lost Archive image- designs for airships. Some are more difficult to spot than others.

00311 Thu 21 Feb 2019 20:22 Airship Concepts Farzad 1998 Some of the airship concepts that weren't developed any further. Having a strong set of concepts to develop from is an important part of the process. Today's Lost Archive image- concept variations.

00312 Fri 22 Feb 2019 19:54 Scuba Toads Farzad 2000 A concept for Scuba Toads. Abe is there for scale. Their legs account for most of their height. Today's Lost Archive image- Scuba Toads.

00313 Mon 25 Feb 2019 20:49 Scuba Toads and Abe Farzad 2000 Abe spending some time with the Scuba Toads. Their spears have an attachment which looks like plant life, meaning they can leave it above water when they're submerged without being noticed. Today's Lost Archive image- Abe and the Scuba Toads

00314 Tue 26 Feb 2019 14:47 Scuba Toad Faces Farzad 2000 Some Scuba Toad expressions. These guys were going to play a part in Munch's Oddysee. Today's Lost Archive image- Scuba Toad faces.

00315 Wed 27 Feb 2019 23:50 Airship Engine Farzad 1998 A steam turbine airship engine, complete with notes. Today's Lost Archive image- powering the airships.

00316 Fri 1 Mar 2019 20:56 The Hopper Farzad 1998 The Hopper was a little like an airship, the gas in the balloon made it possible for the vehicle to bounce as if it was on the moon. It would squash and stretch as it moved. Today's Lost Archive image- The Hopper.

00317 Fri 1 Mar 2019 20:57 Intimidation Farzad 1998 To strike fear into the hearts of potential trouble makers, scary faces were considered for the balloon decorations. Today's Lost Archive image- angry faces.

00318 Mon 4 Mar 2019 21:32 Air Guardian Farzad 1998 A Magog Air Guardian. The eyes are actually hatches for the pilots to climb in and out of. Today's Lost Archive image- Magog air guardian.

00319 Tue 5 Mar 2019 19:29 Gigantic Airship Farzad 1998 A gigantic ship intended for use in Munch's Oddysee Today's Lost Archive image- A giant airship.

00320 Thu 7 Mar 2019 23:09 Detailed Gigantic Airship Farzad 1998 A slightly more detailed look at the large airship that was created for Munch's Oddysee. Today's Lost Archive image- A detailed ship.

00321 Thu 7 Mar 2019 23:43 Royal Transportation Farzad 1998 Concepts for airships that would transport Glukkon royalty. The body of the ship would be designed to look a little like a Glukkon. Today's Lost Archive image- A ship fit for royalty.

00322 Mon 11 Mar 2019 19:49 Rupture Farms Items Farzad 1996 Some barrels that you might find lying around at Rupture Farms. Today's Lost Archive image- Factory objects.

00323 Tue 12 Mar 2019 20:15 Food Farzad 1996 Meat bits ready to be moved onto the conveyor belts at Rupture Farms. At some point along the way, they'll start to look more like the products Rupture Farms is known for. Today's Lost Archive image- Conveyor belt meat 🍖

00324 Thu 14 Mar 2019 22:06 Capping Machine Farzad 1996 An elaborate machine that caps the barrels as they come along the conveyor belt. Today's Lost Archive image- Barrel caps.

00325 Fri 15 Mar 2019 19:38 Blender Farzad 1996 A breakdown of a blender from Rupture Farms. Definitely on to avoid! Today's Lost Archive image- Watch out, Abe!

00326 Tue 23 Apr 2019 18:19 Familiar Face Farzad 1998 If you look closely, some of the airship faces are more familiar than others After a little break while we worked on some super exciting stuff for you, the Lost Archives are back! Today's image: Recognize the Queen?

00327 Wed 24 Apr 2019 18:53 Lawyers Farzad Unknown Some different designs for the Magog Cartel lawyers Today's Lost Archive image- Magog lawyers
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