Double Fine Launches Kickstarter Following Xbox Departure and Puts Brütal Legend 2 Behind a $100 Million Stretch Goal
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Double Fine has returned to Kickstarter with a new Amnesia Fortnight following its departure from Xbox, dangling a Brütal Legend 2 sequel behind an impossible $100 million stretch goal.
Double Fine Productions is heading back to Kickstarter following its split from Xbox and recent studio layoffs. The developer behind Psychonauts has brought back its traditional Amnesia Fortnight game jam format to help fund studio operations and let fans vote on experimental indie prototypes. While the current crowdfunding campaign sits well past its initial goal, the studio added an astronomical $100 million stretch goal to finally make a sequel to the 2009 cult classic Brütal Legend.
Obviously, hitting that nine-figure milestone is a practical impossibility, but the tongue-in-cheek tier highlights the studio navigating a major transition. After parting ways with Microsoft with its game catalog rights intact, Double Fine is using the crowdfunding blitz to bridge the gap while securing backing for larger projects in development behind the scenes. It is a familiar routine for a studio that famously funded Broken Age through Kickstarter over a decade ago before the era of corporate acquisitions dominated the industry.
In the meantime, the active Kickstarter features over 25 bizarre pitch videos for players to review and vote on, ranging from tactical mech city builders to chaotic co-op party games. These rapid-fire game jams have historically birthed some of the studio's most creative ideas, offering a direct pipeline between creators and the community. As indie teams continue to navigate a turbulent market for project funding, Double Fine is relying on its core audience to keep the lights on while plotting its next major moves.
Tags: Double Fine, Indie Games, Crowdfunding, PC Gaming
Original article: IGN South Africa