Spelunky 2 Place Icons by Justin Chan & Derek Yu is a Game Maker’s Sketchbook 2021 Official Selection for Iconography representing Spelunky 2 developed by BlitWorks/Mossmouth and published by Mossmouth.

Spelunky 2 features a variety of exciting locations inspired by mythology, game mechanics, and real-life biomes. Artist Justin Chan took the dominant themes and visual motifs of each place and worked them into icons that are as dense and detailed as the rest of the game - each one feels like a mini-world unto itself. Upon reaching a new area, players will receive the associated icon in their journal as a reward for their determination.

Co-founded by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), creative production company iam8bit, and communications firm, fortyseven (47), the Game Maker’s Sketchbook is a juried exhibition with aims to highlight and celebrate all forms of art related to the craft of making games.

All proceeds from print sales go to support the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and recognition of the interactive arts.

The mission of the AIAS is to promote and advance the worldwide interactive entertainment community; recognize outstanding achievements in the interactive arts and sciences; and host an annual awards show, the D.I.C.E. Awards, to enhance awareness of the interactive art form. Other special programs led by the AIAS include the AIAS Foundation which has sponsored hundreds of scholars and mentees, hosted education summits (including Amplifying New Voices), launched the first game industry 5k race, and built a growing database of mentors ready to help the future generations of industry leaders.