Get your virtual lenses ready as it’s time to go deep with Lushfoil Photography Sim.
This is a breathtakingly beautiful exploration and photography experience that today becomes available to purchase and play on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
This highly anticipated title from solo developer Matt Newell and publisher Annapurna Interactive offers a chance to capture stunningly realistic landscapes across the globe.
If you’ve ever wished you could spend hours perfecting shots in a game’s photo mode, Lushfoil Photography Sim takes that concept and builds an entire, deeply immersive experience around it.
You’ll trek through meticulously detailed, true-to-life recreations of diverse locations, from the Italian Dolomites and the beaches of Western Australia to the mountains of Japan and the French Alps, all rendered beautifully in Unreal Engine 5.
“It’s intimidating to finally put Lushfoil out there, but I’m also overwhelmingly excited to see what people can create with it,” says Newell, Creator of Lushfoil Photography Sim. “Since it can be considered a creative tool, I hope the game falls into the right hands, and that those people with a sense of ambition and creativity can surprise us all with what they’ve taken. I’ve put a lot of love and intention into the environments created in this game, and now it feels like time to pass it on.”
Your World, Your Lens: The Premier Digital Photography Experience
This isn’t just about pointing and shooting. Lushfoil Photography Sim equips you with a fully-featured in-game camera simulating a professional DSLR. You’ll have full creative control with settings like:
- Auto/Manual Focus
- Flash Control
- Exposure, Contrast, White Balance
- Aperture Adjustments
- Burst Shot & Other Effects
Beyond the camera itself, you can manipulate environmental conditions like light angles, fog, snow, wind, and rain to craft that perfect shot. The game rewards keen-eyed exploration, with objectives based on finding specific angles and perspectives, alongside hidden secrets for the observant player.
You can even unlock new ways to see the world, like finding a drone to capture aerial shots or a rowboat to traverse tranquil waters.
A Feast for the Eyes (and Ears)
Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, Lushfoil Photography Sim is designed to be efficiently optimised while showcasing its locations in stunning visual fidelity.
The detailed environments are complemented by an ambient, ethereal soundtrack featuring licensed music from artists around the world, enhancing the tranquil and immersive gameplay.
The potential of this gorgeous sim hasn’t gone unnoticed. We were impressed by its premise and visuals from the get-go, so much so that we included it in our feature covering the Best Xbox and Game Pass Games for April 2025.
Key Features
- Realistic Photography Simulation: Explore stunning real-world locations recreated in UE5.
- Fully-Featured In-Game Camera: Control focus, exposure, aperture, white balance, and more.
- Environmental Manipulation: Adjust light angles, weather conditions (fog, rain, snow, wind).
- Rewarding Exploration: Discover secrets, unlockable cameras, drones, and rowboats.
- Diverse Global Locations: Including Italy, West Australia, France, Japan, China, Iceland, and Nepal.
- Ambient Soundtrack: Enhances the tranquil atmosphere.
Prepare to Focus!
Lushfoil Photography Sim promises to be the ultimate digital playground for aspiring photographers and lovers of beautiful virtual worlds.
Get ready to explore, compose, and capture breathtaking images via the Xbox Store (£11.99), playing on Xbox Series X|S. It’s also on PS5 and PC (Steam).
We can’t wait to get snapping, and you can expect our full review soon!
Lushfoil Photography Sim Description
Experience detailed, true-to-life recreations of beautiful and diverse locations around the world. Trek through and explore environments to capture stunning vistas and landscapes with your fully-featured in-game camera. Each environment is filled with objectives to reward players that have a good eye for angles and perspectives, and hidden secrets for those who are patient and observant.
