Double Fine Regains All IP and Publishing Rights 7 Years After Microsoft Bought It
Updated
Updated · Kotaku · Aug 21
Double Fine Regains All IP and Publishing Rights 7 Years After Microsoft Bought It
2 articles · Updated · Kotaku · Aug 21
Summary
Tim Schafer said Double Fine now fully owns its intellectual property and publishing rights again, meaning sales of games including Psychonauts 2 now directly support the studio after its Microsoft spin-off.
2019 marked Microsoft’s acquisition of Double Fine; the rights reverted after an Xbox-wide restructuring spun the studio back out, though some store listings still show Microsoft while the transfer is processed.
Kiln is getting a major update next week with new maps and game modes, alongside a price cut aimed at boosting support and extending the studio’s financial runway.
Amnesia Fortnight is also returning as a live game jam tied to a Kickstarter, which Schafer said is meant to fund one small project and give the studio stability after last month’s layoffs.