Double Fine PsychOdyssey

Feb 10, 2023

On the ten-year anniversary of Psychonauts, Double Fine veterans reflect back on the turbulent production. Tim decides it might be time to return to the Psychonauts universe...

Feb 10, 2023

The studio kicks off development of the Psychonauts VR game that will bridge the gap between the original Psychonauts and its sequel.

Feb 10, 2023

Rhombus of Ruin gets a pair of new project leads. Tim invites his most trusted artists to the studio to help brainstorm for Psychonauts 2.

Feb 10, 2023

The studio prepares to announce Psychonauts 2 on a new funding platform, creating both fresh opportunities and complications.

Feb 10, 2023

Psychonauts 2’s funding campaign is in full effect, but Double Fine finds itself confronting criticisms of previous projects in order to move forward.

Feb 10, 2023

Tim and new lead designer Zak lock themselves in a conference room for months, attempting to define the gameplay and story of Psychonauts 2.

Feb 10, 2023

It's a surprising day at the studio as a beloved team member shares personal news.

Feb 10, 2023

The Psychonauts 2 team staffs up with both veteran team members and new hires, while attempting to create a prototype of the game experience.

Feb 10, 2023

Double Fine hires a rookie designer and longtime studio fan to kick off development of a new game level.

Feb 10, 2023

James finds his footing with the team and Psychonauts 2's first mental landscape takes shape.

Feb 10, 2023

Despite the previous breakthrough, the team struggles to impress Tim, who pushes for even stronger concepts. Meanwhile, Amnesia Fortnight draws near.

Feb 10, 2023

It's time for Amnesia Fortnight, a two-week game jam meant to invigorate the studio.

Feb 10, 2023

Leaders and team members reflect on the highs and lows of the most recent Amnesia Fortnight.

Feb 10, 2023

Frustration from Amnesia Fortnight carries back over into Psychonauts 2 as the team struggles to see eye to eye on the execution of the newest level concept.

Feb 10, 2023

Tim celebrates his 50th birthday while publisher Starbreeze puts pressure on the team with an impending visit.

Feb 10, 2023

A new art director is hired to help smooth out the relationship between the art and design teams.

Feb 10, 2023

Tim's reception of a major award is made bittersweet by the departure of a founding Double Finer.

Feb 10, 2023

Following a major departure from the studio, the team is forced to examine their own processes or risk losing more vital team members.

Feb 10, 2023

A wave of new hires changes the team dynamics at Double Fine and generates fresh ideas for Psychonauts 2.

Feb 10, 2023

Asif is given the task of adapting his Amnesia Fortnight project into a full-fledged Psychonauts level.

Feb 10, 2023

With time and money running out, Zak struggles to find the path forward.

Feb 10, 2023

The team is shattered and reformed just as they face an uphill battle with delivering their first playable demo for the public.

Feb 10, 2023

Tim struggles to balance his new role as project leader amongst a team of strong personalities.

Feb 10, 2023

The team wraps up their playable demo and has a blast showing the game off to the public for the first time.

Feb 10, 2023

Tim steps up his involvement after some high profile exits from the studio, bringing major changes to the project.

Feb 10, 2023

Amnesia Fortnight returns, calming tensions within the studio as everyone takes a much-needed break from Psychonauts.

Feb 10, 2023

Issues with the expanding schedule come to a head as the studio attempts to reconcile with its past participation in crunch culture.

Feb 10, 2023

Fallout from the scheduling conflict results in more exits from the studio, but others continue to rise and fill leadership roles.

Feb 10, 2023

As pressure mounts to complete the game, a worldwide pandemic suddenly changes everything.

Feb 10, 2023

The team adjusts to working from home during the pandemic, pushing the release date out even further.

Feb 10, 2023

Intense political happenings, raging wildfires and general unrest cast a dark shadow over the studio as they struggle to finish Psychonauts 2.

Feb 10, 2023

The team pushes closer to Psychonauts 2’s release, fighting to remain true to Double Fine’s values.

Jul 26, 2024

Double Fine reflects on the launch of Psychonauts 2 and the PsychOdyssey documentary series while looking to the future and a return to smaller projects.