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Double Fine Independence from Microsoft
Following its split from Microsoft, Double Fine regains IP and publishing rights to its back catalogue and announces a new Kickstarter-backed Amnesia Fortnight, amid prior layoffs tied to independence.
- Double Fine Confirms It Owns Its Games Again After Xbox Split, Announces Return of Amnesia Fortnight
Following its split from Microsoft, Psychonauts studio Double Fine says it has regained the IP and publishing rights to its back catalogue, meaning game purchases now directly support the studio. The news comes alongside the announcement of a new Kickstarter-backed Amnesia Fortnight game jam and follows layoffs tied to the studio's move to independence.
- Double Fine Confirms It Now Owns Publishing Rights to Its Xbox-Era Games
CEO Tim Schafer says Double Fine has regained IP and publishing rights to games made under Microsoft, including Psychonauts 2, Keeper and Kiln, following the studio's split from Xbox. The news comes alongside a revival of its Amnesia Fortnight game jam as a Kickstarter campaign.