Double Fine Wants $100 Million to Make Brûtal Legend 2 via Kickstarter
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Double Fine has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its Amnesia Fortnight game jam, featuring a humorous $100 million stretch goal to finally make Brûtal Legend 2.
Double Fine is officially back to operating as an independent studio, and they are celebrating their newfound freedom with a heavy dose of classic studio humor. As reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, the beloved developer is hosting a crowdfunding campaign for their traditional game jam, Amnesia Fortnight. Sitting right at the end of their stretch goals is a cheeky proposition for fans who want a sequel to their cult classic heavy metal strategy game, Brûtal Legend. All you have to do is fund the project to the tune of $100 million.
Obviously, nobody expects that specific stretch goal to hit. The highest-funded Kickstarter projects in history sit well below that number, but you have to respect the commitment to the bit. More importantly, the core campaign offers something genuinely cool for the community. Backers are essentially buying voting rights, allowing them to shape which studio prototypes get developed into actual small games, much like how past events spawned hits like Costume Quest and concepts for Psychonauts 2.
Beyond the voting rights and the hilarious sequel pitch, the return of Amnesia Fortnight gives us a fascinating look at Double Fine in its post-Microsoft era. The crowdfunding campaign also includes a behind-the-scenes documentary tracking the studio's transition back to independence. It is a great chance for the community to support creative risk-taking and help greenlight some fresh indie prototypes while enjoying a bit of classic developer banter along the way.
Tags: Double Fine, Kickstarter, Indie Games, Industry News
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun