The Art of IXION

The Art of IXION is a digital artbook that takes readers inside the development of the sci-fi game IXION. This PDF collection focuses on the visual evolution of the Tiqqun station, from early concepts to the final in-game look. It is available as an instant download.

Created by the development team, this artbook opens the doors to the studio and shows a part of what remains invisible to the player. It is intended for fans of the game, artists, and anyone interested in science-fiction worldbuilding.

Book Overview

This artbook documents the creation of IXION, a space management game with a hard sci-fi and utilitarian aesthetic. It includes chapters on the Tiqqun station, buildings, vehicles, characters, and illustrations. The preface explains the team’s approach to reducing ludonarrative dissonance and putting gameplay at the heart of the project.

The book also references influential designs such as Bernal’s sphere, the O’Neill cylinder, and the Stanford torus, along with NASA’s “Space Settlements: A Design Study.”

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Early concept art and the very first ideas for the game
• The evolution of the Tiqqun station and its sector-based layout
• Designs for the EKP and VOHLE engines, solar panels, and station walls
• The process of creating buildings, from simple iterations to final 3D models
• Chapters devoted to vehicles, characters, and a full illustration section

Why This Book Matters

For players, this artbook offers a behind-the-scenes view of how IXION was shaped. It shows how classic science-fiction illustrations and real space research influenced the game’s look. The result is a practical reference for anyone working on concept art or game environments.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading apps.

FAQ

How soon will I get access? Immediately after purchase, the download becomes available.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No, this is a digital PDF file only.

What devices can I use? You can use compatible reading apps on tablets, desktop, and mobile devices.

Add this digital artbook to your collection and explore the visual journey of IXION.