Double Fine PsychOdyssey - Season 1

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The Color of the Sky in Your World

1 - The Color of the Sky in Your World

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

2 - Not in the Cards

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

Awesome Toybox

3 - Awesome Toybox

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

4 - Bringing Back Psychonauts

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

You’re Public Now

5 - You’re Public Now

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

6 - Creative Promises

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

7 - We’ll Know Where It Is

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

A Couple Years of a Lot of Work

8 - A Couple Years of a Lot of Work

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

9 - One Shot

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

Bittersweet Gravity

10 - Bittersweet Gravity

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

Not Doing the Typical

11 - Not Doing the Typical

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

Amnesia Fortnight

12 - Amnesia Fortnight

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

I Made a Game

13 - I Made a Game

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

Surface Tension

14 - Surface Tension

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

15 - Hard to Get Old

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

Written into a Corner

16 - Written into a Corner

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

The Heart of Double Fine

17 - The Heart of Double Fine

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

What Good Looks Like

18 - What Good Looks Like

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

19 - I Want More of That

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

Brainstormed Out

20 - Brainstormed Out

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

Much More Drastic Things

21 - Much More Drastic Things

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

Quite an Adventure

22 - Quite an Adventure

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

23 - Always be Closing

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

Best Teeth

24 - Best Teeth

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

25 - A Different Beast

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

The Amnesia Fortnight Movie

26 - The Amnesia Fortnight Movie

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

Villians of Crunch Mode

27 - Villians of Crunch Mode

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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?

28 - You Have a Resume?

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

29 - It’s Looking Grim

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

Time Away

30 - Time Away

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

Making the Best of It

31 - Making the Best of It

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

32 - The Journey They’ve Been On

Air Date: February 10, 2023

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

We Wrote It Down

33 - We Wrote It Down

Air Date: July 26, 2024

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.