Dragonwell Publishing announced several new releases as part of the Lacrimosa of Dana collection, which are directly tied to Anna Kashina’s novelization of Nihon Falcom’s Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. Fans of the novelization and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana can look forward to a new audiobook, cookbook, side quests book, and collector’s set featuring the entire collection in one package.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana Novelization Audiobook
The Lacrimosa of Dana Audiobook is fully narrated by voice actors Luke R. Francis, Genevieve Swallow, and Kira Buckland. Orders for the Lacrimosa of Dana Audiobook are now open at www.ys-books.com for the Audio MP3 CD ($34.95) and digital download ($19.95), both of which launch in July 2025. Moreover, orders will open on May 1 on Amazon (physical), Google Play (digital download), and other major retailers.
Castaway Tales
Lacrimosa of Dana: Castaway Tales is a story collection by Anna Kashina that features all the most prominent side quests from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. Pre-orders are now available at www.ys-books.com with hardcover ($29.95) and ebook ($5.95) versions releasing first in July 2025, followed by paperback ($15.95) in September 2025. Pre-orders will open on May 1 at Amazon and other major retailers.
The Official Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana Cookbook
Lacrimosa of Dana: Castaway Cookbook (hardcover, $29.95) offers a compelling collection of recipes written down by characters from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. Compiled by Miralda, the Castaway Village cook, each recipe comes with notes that convert Seiren Island’s recipes to real-world recipes for modern-day cooking, along with tips and extras from the characters. Pre-orders are now available at www.ys-books.com ahead of the book’s July 2025 launch, and pre-orders will open on May 1 at Amazon and other major retailers.
Lacrimosa of Dana Collector’s Set
Fans can purchase all these goods alongside several Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana collectibles in the Lacrimosa of Dana Collector’s Set. Collector’s Sets will cost $129.95, and only 400 sets will be available worldwide. There will be an option to add a hardcover version of the original novel for another $20, bringing the total to $149.95. Pre-orders will be available exclusively at www.ys-books.com, with estimated shipping set for July 2025.
Lastly, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is available now for Nintendo Switch, PS Vita, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in the west.
