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Double Fine is reviving its Amnesia Fortnight game jam as a live Kickstarter event on August 31, where backers will vote on which of four prototype ideas the studio should develop into a full game, with a documentary by 2 Player Productions; the move aims to secure runway and maintain independence after being spun off from Xbox amid recent corporate restructuring, with the studio retaining IP and publishing rights.
Double Fine announced it has fully reacquired the IP and publishing rights to its Xbox-era games, including Psychonauts and Kiln, following its separation from Microsoft. While some titles may still show Microsoft branding during the transition, Schafer says sales now directly support the studio's runway. The studio is planning a major Kiln update with a price drop and is reviving Amnesia Fortnight as a Kickstarter-backed live game jam to help fund future projects.
Double Fine, after exiting Xbox and returning to independence, laid off 23 employees (from about 90 pre-cut) to secure short-term viability as it charts a post-Xbox path; studio head Tim Schafer described the move as painful but necessary while Xbox noted the transition to independent management.
25 years ago, Lucasarts released Grim Fandango, an ambitious adventure game that was ahead of its time. Despite receiving rave reviews, the game was overshadowed by other popular titles of the time and considered a commercial flop. However, Grim Fandango is now widely regarded as one of the best and most influential games ever made. Directed by Tim Schafer, the game follows the story of Manny Calavera, a skeleton travel agent navigating the Land of the Dead. The game's remastered version is now available on multiple platforms, allowing players to experience this underlooked classic.
Tim Schafer, the creator of the Psychonauts franchise and founder of Double Fine Productions, has stated that Psychonauts 3 is not currently being worked on. Despite speculation and a potential tease during the Xbox Games Showcase, Schafer clarified that he is not involved in the development of a sequel at this time. Double Fine is currently in a closed doors phase and has not revealed what they are working on.
Double Fine boss Tim Schafer has confirmed that he is not currently working on Psychonauts 3, despite teasing from Xbox's Twitter accounts. Schafer hinted that the studio may have some upcoming announcements, but clarified that they are not currently working on big games. He mentioned that the difficulties faced during the production of Psychonauts 2 were not due to the scale of the game, and expressed that the studio will make big games again in the future. Schafer also mentioned an unannounced project called Kiln, which was previously trademarked by Microsoft.
Double Fine's Tim Schafer has confirmed that the studio is not currently working on Psychonauts 3, despite recent speculation. However, he hinted that an announcement about their current project may be made before the end of 2023. While there is high demand for a Psychonauts sequel, Double Fine seems to be taking a break from that world for now, unless a spin-off is in the works. Fans are eager to see either a new IP or a sequel to Brutal Legend from the studio.
Tim Schafer, the game-maker behind Double Fine Productions, has stated that he is not currently working on Psychonauts 3, despite a recent tease by Xbox. While there may not be a new installment in the near future, Schafer hints at the possibility of revealing Double Fine's next project later this year. Fans of Psychonauts can still enjoy the acclaimed Psychonauts 2 and its predecessor, which are highly recommended by PCGamesN.