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Double Fine lays off 23 after leaving Xbox Game Studios
PolygonTuesday, July 28, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Psychonauts 2 and Keeper developer Double Fine has laid off developers following its split from Xbox, founder Tim Schafer confirms.
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What happened
Psychonauts 2 and Keeper developer Double Fine has laid off developers following its split from Xbox, founder Tim Schafer confirms.
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Polygon published: Double Fine lays off 23 after leaving Xbox Game Studios
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