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Double Fine lays off 23 after leaving Xbox Game Studios
PolygonTuesday, July 28, 2026 at 8:44 PM
RedScroll Brief
Psychonauts 2 and Keeper developer Double Fine has laid off developers following its split from Xbox, founder Tim Schafer confirms.
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- Culture
- Market relevance
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- Why it matters
- Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. 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.
Why it matters
Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.
Background
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Timeline
Polygon published: Double Fine lays off 23 after leaving Xbox Game Studios
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