Double Fine PsychOdyssey
2023•30m•9.5/10
Documentary
Ratings
🎬TMDb
9.5/10(2)
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.
Production
2 Player Productions
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
February 10, 2023
Last Aired
July 26, 2024
Networks
YouTube
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The Color of the Sky in Your World
Air date: 2023-02-10
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...
E2
Not in the Cards
Air date: 2023-02-10
The studio kicks off development of the Psychonauts VR game that will bridge the gap between the original Psychonauts and its sequel.
E3
Awesome Toybox
Air date: 2023-02-10
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.
E4
Bringing Back Psychonauts
Air date: 2023-02-10
The studio prepares to announce Psychonauts 2 on a new funding platform, creating both fresh opportunities and complications.
E5
You’re Public Now
Air date: 2023-02-10
Psychonauts 2’s funding campaign is in full effect, but Double Fine finds itself confronting criticisms of previous projects in order to move forward.
E6
Creative Promises
Air date: 2023-02-10
Tim and new lead designer Zak lock themselves in a conference room for months, attempting to define the gameplay and story of Psychonauts 2.
E7
We’ll Know Where It Is
Air date: 2023-02-10
It's a surprising day at the studio as a beloved team member shares personal news.
E8
A Couple Years of a Lot of Work
Air date: 2023-02-10
The Psychonauts 2 team staffs up with both veteran team members and new hires, while attempting to create a prototype of the game experience.
E9
One Shot
Air date: 2023-02-10
Double Fine hires a rookie designer and longtime studio fan to kick off development of a new game level.
E10
Bittersweet Gravity
Air date: 2023-02-10
James finds his footing with the team and Psychonauts 2's first mental landscape takes shape.
E11
Not Doing the Typical
Air date: 2023-02-10
Despite the previous breakthrough, the team struggles to impress Tim, who pushes for even stronger concepts. Meanwhile, Amnesia Fortnight draws near.
E12
Amnesia Fortnight
Air date: 2023-02-10
It's time for Amnesia Fortnight, a two-week game jam meant to invigorate the studio.
E13
I Made a Game
Air date: 2023-02-10
Leaders and team members reflect on the highs and lows of the most recent Amnesia Fortnight.
E14
Surface Tension
Air date: 2023-02-10
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.
E15
Hard to Get Old
Air date: 2023-02-10
Tim celebrates his 50th birthday while publisher Starbreeze puts pressure on the team with an impending visit.
E16
Written into a Corner
Air date: 2023-02-10
A new art director is hired to help smooth out the relationship between the art and design teams.
E17
The Heart of Double Fine
Air date: 2023-02-10
Tim's reception of a major award is made bittersweet by the departure of a founding Double Finer.
E18
What Good Looks Like
Air date: 2023-02-10
Following a major departure from the studio, the team is forced to examine their own processes or risk losing more vital team members.
E19
I Want More of That
Air date: 2023-02-10
A wave of new hires changes the team dynamics at Double Fine and generates fresh ideas for Psychonauts 2.
E20
Brainstormed Out
Air date: 2023-02-10
Asif is given the task of adapting his Amnesia Fortnight project into a full-fledged Psychonauts level.
E21
Much More Drastic Things
Air date: 2023-02-10
With time and money running out, Zak struggles to find the path forward.
E22
Quite an Adventure
Air date: 2023-02-10
The team is shattered and reformed just as they face an uphill battle with delivering their first playable demo for the public.
E23
Always be Closing
Air date: 2023-02-10
Tim struggles to balance his new role as project leader amongst a team of strong personalities.
E24
Best Teeth
Air date: 2023-02-10
The team wraps up their playable demo and has a blast showing the game off to the public for the first time.
E25
A Different Beast
Air date: 2023-02-10
Tim steps up his involvement after some high profile exits from the studio, bringing major changes to the project.
E26
The Amnesia Fortnight Movie
Air date: 2023-02-10
Amnesia Fortnight returns, calming tensions within the studio as everyone takes a much-needed break from Psychonauts.
E27
Villians of Crunch Mode
Air date: 2023-02-10
Issues with the expanding schedule come to a head as the studio attempts to reconcile with its past participation in crunch culture.
E28
You Have a Resume?
Air date: 2023-02-10
Fallout from the scheduling conflict results in more exits from the studio, but others continue to rise and fill leadership roles.
E29
It’s Looking Grim
Air date: 2023-02-10
As pressure mounts to complete the game, a worldwide pandemic suddenly changes everything.
E30
Time Away
Air date: 2023-02-10
The team adjusts to working from home during the pandemic, pushing the release date out even further.
E31
Making the Best of It
Air date: 2023-02-10
Intense political happenings, raging wildfires and general unrest cast a dark shadow over the studio as they struggle to finish Psychonauts 2.
E32
The Journey They’ve Been On
Air date: 2023-02-10
The team pushes closer to Psychonauts 2’s release, fighting to remain true to Double Fine’s values.
E33
We Wrote It Down
Air date: 2024-07-26
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.
Cast
Tim Schafer
Self
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