News just coming out of E3, Double Fine Productions founded by Tim Schafer has been acquired by Microsoft. Specifically, they're now part of Xbox Game Studios.
I'm sure most of you know Double Fine Productions, who are responsible for developing games like: Psychonauts, the upcoming Psychonauts 2 (which is supposed to release for Linux), The Cave, Broken Age, Costume Quest, Day of the Tentacle Remastered, Grim Fandango Remastered and plenty more.
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This does mean their future titles are less likely to be released for Linux, but it shouldn't affect Psychonauts 2 which was crowdfunded on Fig and advertised a Linux version back then. If we hear anything concerning Psychonauts 2, we will let you know as we've emailed them today to find out. Updated: They've confirmed on Twitter, that Psychonauts 2 is still planned for Linux.
This is on top of Obsidian Entertainment, inXile Entertainment, Ninja theory, Compulsion Games, Undead Labs and more who Microsoft previously acquired. With the recent Stadia reveal from Google, perhaps this is Microsoft's way of fighting back? To keep a ton of games locked to their systems?
For those wanting to see some of Psychonauts 2, here's their brand new trailer from E3:
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It also has a Steam store page up you can wishlist/follow it on.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
QuoteThis does mean their future titles are less likely to be released for Linux
They even specifically mention that in the video (with different audio quality too, so it seems that was edited in later):
Quoting: Tim SchaferGoing forward, we will be focusing on Xbox Game Pass and PC
Quoting: liamdawehttps://twitter.com/DoubleFine/status/1137829847131013120
Psychonauts 2 still confirmed for Linux.
Remember "We Happy Few"
Last edited by PlayX on 9 June 2019 at 9:21 pm UTC
Will be future games to linux?
Double Fine is/was one of my favorite game developers...
It ruined my day that news...
Quoting: PlayXWhich last I heard was still coming, they gave it to an external studio to give it proper attention.Quoting: liamdawehttps://twitter.com/DoubleFine/status/1137829847131013120
Psychonauts 2 still confirmed for Linux.
Remember "We Happy Few"
Quoting: liamdaweWhich last I heard was still coming, they gave it to an external studio to give it proper attention.
And that worked quite well for Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams, right?
Avehicle7887 Jun 9, 2019
The reason why inXile is making a native port of Bard's Tale 4 is because it was part of the crowdfunding campaign. Psychonauts 2 was also crowdfunded which is most likely the reason why a Linux version is still happening (hopefully).
These companies may retain their creativity freedom but on which platform is released is the publisher's choice and Microsoft doesn't care about the 5% (Included Mac users too) of non Windows users. When it comes to Linux they only care in the server and cloud space because that's where it suits them, not the desktop.
Last edited by Avehicle7887 on 9 June 2019 at 9:56 pm UTC
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