Double Fine PsychOdyssey

2023 - 2024

The Color of the Sky in Your World

10th February 2023

Episode 1

On the ten-year anniversary of Psychonauts, Double Fine veterans reflect back on the turbulent production. Tim decides it might be time to return to the Psychonauts universe...

Not in the Cards

10th February 2023

Episode 2

The studio kicks off development of the Psychonauts VR game that will bridge the gap between the original Psychonauts and its sequel.

Awesome Toybox

10th February 2023

Episode 3

Rhombus of Ruin gets a pair of new project leads. Tim invites his most trusted artists to the studio to help brainstorm for Psychonauts 2.

Bringing Back Psychonauts

10th February 2023

Episode 4

The studio prepares to announce Psychonauts 2 on a new funding platform, creating both fresh opportunities and complications.

You’re Public Now

10th February 2023

Episode 5

Psychonauts 2’s funding campaign is in full effect, but Double Fine finds itself confronting criticisms of previous projects in order to move forward.

Creative Promises

10th February 2023

Episode 6

Tim and new lead designer Zak lock themselves in a conference room for months, attempting to define the gameplay and story of Psychonauts 2.

We’ll Know Where It Is

10th February 2023

Episode 7

It's a surprising day at the studio as a beloved team member shares personal news.

A Couple Years of a Lot of Work

10th February 2023

Episode 8

The Psychonauts 2 team staffs up with both veteran team members and new hires, while attempting to create a prototype of the game experience.

One Shot

10th February 2023

Episode 9

Double Fine hires a rookie designer and longtime studio fan to kick off development of a new game level.

Bittersweet Gravity

10th February 2023

Episode 10

James finds his footing with the team and Psychonauts 2's first mental landscape takes shape.

Not Doing the Typical

10th February 2023

Episode 11

Despite the previous breakthrough, the team struggles to impress Tim, who pushes for even stronger concepts. Meanwhile, Amnesia Fortnight draws near.

Amnesia Fortnight

10th February 2023

Episode 12

It's time for Amnesia Fortnight, a two-week game jam meant to invigorate the studio.

I Made a Game

10th February 2023

Episode 13

Leaders and team members reflect on the highs and lows of the most recent Amnesia Fortnight.

Surface Tension

10th February 2023

Episode 14

Frustration from Amnesia Fortnight carries back over into Psychonauts 2 as the team struggles to see eye to eye on the execution of the newest level concept.

Hard to Get Old

10th February 2023

Episode 15

Tim celebrates his 50th birthday while publisher Starbreeze puts pressure on the team with an impending visit.

Written into a Corner

10th February 2023

Episode 16

A new art director is hired to help smooth out the relationship between the art and design teams.

The Heart of Double Fine

10th February 2023

Episode 17

Tim's reception of a major award is made bittersweet by the departure of a founding Double Finer.

What Good Looks Like

10th February 2023

Episode 18

Following a major departure from the studio, the team is forced to examine their own processes or risk losing more vital team members.

I Want More of That

10th February 2023

Episode 19

A wave of new hires changes the team dynamics at Double Fine and generates fresh ideas for Psychonauts 2.

Brainstormed Out

10th February 2023

Episode 20

Asif is given the task of adapting his Amnesia Fortnight project into a full-fledged Psychonauts level.

Much More Drastic Things

10th February 2023

Episode 21

With time and money running out, Zak struggles to find the path forward.

Quite an Adventure

10th February 2023

Episode 22

The team is shattered and reformed just as they face an uphill battle with delivering their first playable demo for the public.

Always be Closing

10th February 2023

Episode 23

Tim struggles to balance his new role as project leader amongst a team of strong personalities.

Best Teeth

10th February 2023

Episode 24

The team wraps up their playable demo and has a blast showing the game off to the public for the first time.

A Different Beast

10th February 2023

Episode 25

Tim steps up his involvement after some high profile exits from the studio, bringing major changes to the project.

The Amnesia Fortnight Movie

10th February 2023

Episode 26

Amnesia Fortnight returns, calming tensions within the studio as everyone takes a much-needed break from Psychonauts.

Villians of Crunch Mode

10th February 2023

Episode 27

Issues with the expanding schedule come to a head as the studio attempts to reconcile with its past participation in crunch culture.

You Have a Resume?

10th February 2023

Episode 28

Fallout from the scheduling conflict results in more exits from the studio, but others continue to rise and fill leadership roles.

It’s Looking Grim

10th February 2023

Episode 29

As pressure mounts to complete the game, a worldwide pandemic suddenly changes everything.

Time Away

10th February 2023

Episode 30

The team adjusts to working from home during the pandemic, pushing the release date out even further.

Making the Best of It

10th February 2023

Episode 31

Intense political happenings, raging wildfires and general unrest cast a dark shadow over the studio as they struggle to finish Psychonauts 2.

The Journey They’ve Been On

10th February 2023

Episode 32

The team pushes closer to Psychonauts 2’s release, fighting to remain true to Double Fine’s values.

We Wrote It Down

Episode 33

Double Fine reflects on the launch of Psychonauts 2 and the PsychOdyssey documentary series while looking to the future and a return to smaller projects.

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Director

Paul Owens

2 Player Productions and Double Fine Productions present Double Fine PsychOdyssey, an unprecedented documentary experience seven years in the making. Ten years after the release of their flagship video game Psychonauts, Double Fine Productions returns to its most celebrated franchise with Psychonauts 2. Now facing the pressure to produce a worthy sequel, the studio must confront overly ambitious designs, poor morale, technical challenges and financial woes, all during a turbulent span of time for the world. Double Fine PsychOdyssey is the direct continuation of the acclaimed series Double Fine Adventure, and offers even deeper insight into the passion, humor, and heartbreak of video game development.

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