Double Fine Regains Full IP Ownership After Xbox Split

Double Fine Productions confirms it has regained full IP and publishing rights for its entire catalog following its split from Xbox. CEO Tim Schafer explains that the studio now earns all revenue from past sales, helping extend their financial runway after recent layoffs. The team is launching an Indie Reboot Kickstarter for Amnesia Fortnight 2026, starting August 31, where backers vote on prototypes. A documentary by 2 Player Productions will capture the jam. Updates and a price drop are coming to Kiln. Footage attribution: Psychonauts 2 Official Launch Trailer 2020 In HD by Mad Gamers:    • Psychonauts 2 Official Launch Trailer 2020...   License: Standard YouTube license — editorial excerpt; reuse permission not granted Psychonauts 2 Developer Showcase | Xbox Games Showcase 2021 by GameSpot:    • Psychonauts 2 Developer Showcase | Xbox Ga...   License: Standard YouTube license — editorial excerpt; reuse permission not granted PSYCHONAUTS 19 YEARS LATER ON OG XBOX [ NO COMMENTARY ] GAMEPLAY 2024 by TANKSGAMINGHD:    • PSYCHONAUTS 19 YEARS LATER ON OG XBOX  [ N...   License: Standard YouTube license — editorial excerpt; reuse permission not granted Psychonauts 2 - Official Launch Trailer (2021) by Project Penguin Network:    • Psychonauts 2 - Official Launch Trailer (2...   License: Standard YouTube license — editorial excerpt; reuse permission not granted