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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.

First Aired

2023-02-10
Last Aired

2024-07-27
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

33
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

YouTube

Keywords:

video games

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Season 1

1. The Color of the Sky in Your World

On the ten-year anniversary of Psychonauts, Double Fine veterans reflect back on the turbulent product...More

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...Less

43mins 2023-02-10

2. Not in the Cards

The studio kicks off development of the Psychonauts VR game that will bridge the gap between the origi...More

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

35mins 2023-02-10

3. Awesome Toybox

Rhombus of Ruin gets a pair of new project leads. Tim invites his most trusted artists to the studio t...More

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.Less

30mins 2023-02-10

4. Bringing Back Psychonauts

The studio prepares to announce Psychonauts 2 on a new funding platform, creating both fresh opportuni...More

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

20mins 2023-02-10

5. You’re Public Now

Psychonauts 2’s funding campaign is in full effect, but Double Fine finds itself confronting criticism...More

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

24mins 2023-02-10

6. Creative Promises

Tim and new lead designer Zak lock themselves in a conference room for months, attempting to define th...More

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

35mins 2023-02-10

7. We’ll Know Where It Is

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

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

35mins 2023-02-10

8. A Couple Years of a Lot of Work

The Psychonauts 2 team staffs up with both veteran team members and new hires, while attempting to cre...More

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

48mins 2023-02-10

9. One Shot

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

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

51mins 2023-02-10

10. Bittersweet Gravity

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

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

36mins 2023-02-10

11. Not Doing the Typical

Despite the previous breakthrough, the team struggles to impress Tim, who pushes for even stronger con...More

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

38mins 2023-02-10

12. Amnesia Fortnight

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

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

64mins 2023-02-10

13. I Made a Game

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

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

25mins 2023-02-10

14. Surface Tension

Frustration from Amnesia Fortnight carries back over into Psychonauts 2 as the team struggles to see e...More

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.Less

37mins 2023-02-10

15. Hard to Get Old

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

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

44mins 2023-02-10

16. Written into a Corner

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

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

39mins 2023-02-10

17. The Heart of Double Fine

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

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

36mins 2023-02-10

18. What Good Looks Like

Following a major departure from the studio, the team is forced to examine their own processes or risk...More

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

40mins 2023-02-10

19. I Want More of That

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

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

40mins 2023-02-10

20. Brainstormed Out

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

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

28mins 2023-02-10

21. Much More Drastic Things

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

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

62mins 2023-02-10

22. Quite an Adventure

The team is shattered and reformed just as they face an uphill battle with delivering their first play...More

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

37mins 2023-02-10

23. Always be Closing

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

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

36mins 2023-02-10

24. Best Teeth

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

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

26mins 2023-02-10

25. A Different Beast

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

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

48mins 2023-02-10

26. The Amnesia Fortnight Movie

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

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

111mins 2023-02-10

27. Villians of Crunch Mode

Issues with the expanding schedule come to a head as the studio attempts to reconcile with its past pa...More

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

64mins 2023-02-10

28. You Have a Resume?

Fallout from the scheduling conflict results in more exits from the studio, but others continue to ris...More

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

42mins 2023-02-10

29. It’s Looking Grim

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

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

24mins 2023-02-10

30. Time Away

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

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

29mins 2023-02-10

31. Making the Best of It

Intense political happenings, raging wildfires and general unrest cast a dark shadow over the studio a...More

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

27mins 2023-02-10

32. The Journey They’ve Been On

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

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

97mins 2023-02-10

33. We Wrote It Down

Double Fine reflects on the launch of Psychonauts 2 and the PsychOdyssey documentary series while look...More

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.Less