Cult of the Lamb

2022 video game

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April 3 2025 Developer Massive Monster announced the unfortunate passing of River Boy, the original soundtrack composer for Cult of the Lamb, with the cause of death unknown to the public.
2024 The game's composer River Boy held a rave at the Cult of the Lamb Temple during PAX Australia, further expanding the game's cultural presence.
2024 A 'Cult of the Lamb Temple' was built at PAX Australia gaming convention, which hosted two legally recognised marriage ceremonies with hundreds in attendance, showcasing the game's unique cultural impact.
October 21 2024 Massive Monster announced an extended play (EP) titled 'Hymns of the Unholy', featuring metal remixes of Cult of the Lamb's soundtrack by Pick Up Goliath. The remixes involve musicians from bands including Light the Torch, Trivium, While She Sleeps, and Polyphia.
August 12 2024 Unholy Alliance update was released, adding two-player cooperative play with a Goat character, expanding weapons, powers, and buildable items. The Pilgrim Pack DLC was also launched.
March 12 2024 A graphic novel adaptation titled 'The First Verse' was launched on Kickstarter, written by Alex Paknadel and Troy Little, and published by Oni Press. The crowdfunding target was reached in six minutes.
January 16 2024 Sins of the Flesh update was released, adding a sin mechanic, new doctrines, a blunderbuss weapon, and a breeding system. The Sinful Pack DLC was also launched.
October 19 2023 Wins World Soundtrack Awards Game Music Award
August 21 2023 Don't Starve Together update was released, adding penitence mode and crossover content from Klei Entertainment's game.
April 24 2023 Wins Game of the Year Award at Gayming Awards and is nominated for Gayming Magazine Readers' Award
April 24 2023 Relics of the Old Faith update was released, introducing a post-game storyline, photo mode, and enhanced game mechanics. The Heretic Pack DLC was also launched.
March 30 2023 Nominated for multiple British Academy Games Awards including Best Game, Game Design, and Original Property
January 17 2023 Nominated for Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year at New York Game Awards
2022 The game received three nominations at the 19th British Academy Games Awards, highlighting its critical acclaim and recognition in the gaming industry.
December 8 2022 Nominated for Best Independent Game at The Game Awards
November 22 2022 Wins Best Indie Game at the Golden Joystick Awards and is nominated for Best Visual Design
October 24 2022 Blood Moon Festival update was released, adding a blood moon ritual and new cosmetic items.
October 5 2022 Cult of the Lamb wins multiple Australian Game Developer Awards, including Game of the Year, Excellence in Music, Excellence in Art, and Excellence in Gameplay
August 11 2022 Cult of the Lamb was officially released, with the Cultist Pack DLC also launched on the same day.
August 11 2022 Cult of the Lamb was released across multiple platforms including macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S by indie developer Massive Monster and publisher Devolver Digital.
August 2021 Cult of the Lamb was announced at Gamescom, revealing the game's concept of a lamb running a cult.

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