Psychonauts 2

Double Fine say Microsoft's 2019 acquisition gave them the peace of mind and added finances and time to make Psychonauts 2 much bigger and potentially better game.

Psychonauts 2 is set to utilise the full power of Xbox Series X when it launches next month. The game will run at 4K 60FPS with HDR while also offering 120 FPS mode and VRR.

Tim Schafer, the mastermind behind game classics like Full Throttle, Grim Fandango and Psychonauts, talked to IGN about Raz's wild upcoming adventure.

Prior to last night, Psychonauts 2 had dropped to the edge of our radar, but what better way to return than with a glorious trailer, equally glorious screenshots and a Jack Black cameo.

Double Fine Productions, Tim Schafer's company in charge of the development of Psychonauts 2, has been acquired by Microsoft, which means the Fig-funded game will now be paying out its investors, who are no longer tied to how the game does.

Double Fine Productions have had quite a hectic E3, what with being unveiled as part of Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios and all, but that's the good news. The bad news, however, is that we have to wait for 2020 to have a go at Psychonauts 2.

Double Fine's head honcho and master gamesmith Tim Schafer recently gave an interview, where he discussed what the future holds for Psychonauts 2 and the studio itself. He claims that Microsoft's purchase has given them renewed focus.

We've been wondering for a while what Starbreeze's troubles may mean for Double Fine and Psychonauts 2 but director Tim Schafer has come up with a solution that will, in his words, make publishing of the game an infinitely easier job.

Attention Razputin enthusiasts - Psychonauts 2 will be getting a special panel and a demo at this year's E3 Coliseum. We don't know the exact time, but we do know it will be hosted by Geoff Keigley and guests Jack Black and Tim Schafer.

Recent troubles have taken a toll on the Swedish developer and publisher Starbreeze, and their latest financial reports paint a grim picture of a company that may have to shut down unless they come up with additional funding in 2019.