Double Fine to make Brütal Legend 2 if Kickstarter raises $100M

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-09-01 10:41

Double Fine is launching a Kickstarter campaign for "Amnesia Fortnight 2026" with an ambitious goal of $100 million. The studio, which has parted ways with Xbox, has stated that if this funding target is met, they will proceed with developing "Brütal Legend 2". This initiative follows their previous successes with titles like "Psychonauts" and "Costume Quest". AI

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