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[IbizaPocholo]

As part of our exclusive Psychonauts 2 coverage, we're giving you a 4K look at the game's new psi-power! Here's your first look at mental connection, Raz's new power that allows him to connect thoughts, traverse levels, and obliterate the enemies of Double Fine's latest adventure!

 

[CrustyBritches]

This looks amazing. Reminds me I need to get around to playing Rhombus of Ruin VR sometime.

 

[Droxcy]

Backed this day one in 2016. Feel like a release is imminent and can't wait to stream this and feel the nostalgia.

Just released their Spring Update - He said game releases "Soon" then says This Year. But then states they hope to have it done before quarantine is over which is next month for CA.

 

[oldergamer]

This game was great in the first version. looking forward to playing this one.

 

[Schmick]

@36 seconds... its weird, with Ray tracing and all that we don't see the reflection of the characters model on the floor. I guess, in my mind, I'm expecting it, even with games without RT.

 

[Banjo64]

Game should look stunning on Series S and X. Can't wait.

 

[HYDE]

The silence behind this game's release date is something else.

 

[BusierDonkey]

@36 seconds... its weird, with Ray tracing and all that we don't see the reflection of the characters model on the floor. I guess, in my mind, I'm expecting it, even with games without RT.

Watch it again at 4K at .25 speed on a decent sized screen. There is a character reflection in the floor but the floor is a rough light colored floor so it's only reflecting prominent contrast changes. You can clearly see the character's reflection break the reflected light below him.

 

[SF Kosmo]

This is looking really great. They could have just made the same game again with creative new levels and it would have been enough but it looks like they are really going for faster more fluid combat and a lot of gameplay improvements.

I backed it on Fig so I am already in on day one but my hype level remains high.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

Interesting take on original

 

[amigastar]

I always loved the writing of Tim Schafer, he's a genius that way.

 

[Bernd Lauert]

Currently playing through Psychonauts, it's such a good game ngl. Holds up really well.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Psychonauts 2 is a game for anyone and everyone! To help ensure a variety of players can enjoy the game, we've worked on many features ranging from combat adjustment tools to colorblind modes. Senior Producer Kevin Johnson sits down to chat with Content and Community Manager Heather Alexandra about our many assist and accessibility features!

 

[IbizaPocholo]

We're back with another exclusive look at Psychonauts 2! Join us as we show you the inner workings of Hollis Forsythe's mind and explore this neon-clad casino meets hospital in one of developer Double Fine's wildest brain levels yet!

 

[elliot5]

Looking so good. Fingers crossed it's not much further

 

[oldergamer]

Its launching this year

 

[bender]

 

[Gordon Freeman]

Will this be Xbox and PC only?

My Series X and GamePass are ready.

 

[elliot5]

Will this be Xbox and PC only?

My Series X and GamePass are ready.

No it's on PS4 as well

 

[Bernkastel]

Will this be Xbox and PC only?

My Series X and GamePass are ready.

Also on PS4 but not PS5.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

 

[NahaNago]

Feels like they have been working on this game for forever.

 

[llien]

I'm expecting it, even with games without RT.

chuckle

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Raz and company have been gone for quite some time, and since 2005 much has changed about the video game industry. Join Game Informer as we take you on a tour of the biggest differences between Psychonauts 2 and 1, including the combat, upgrades, and more!

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Psychonauts 2 is available August 25. Play it day one with Xbox Game Pass.

Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers. Psychonauts 2 serves up danger, excitement, and laughs in equal measure as players guide Raz on a journey through the minds of friends and foes on a quest to defeat a murderous psychic villain. Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.

 

[b0uncyfr0]

Are we expecting 4k - 120? With the Series X , that should be possible and what i'd expect.

 

[Connificent]

Something fresh and fun this summer at least.

 

[Banjo64]

Are we expecting 4k - 120? With the Series X , that should be possible and what i'd expect.

No, not if I had to guess. I'd say 30fps on all last gen consoles (X and Pro included) with varying resolutions. I'd say 60fps 4k/1080p on X|S.

 

[Banjo64]

This and Flight Sim over the next couple of months, I'm really hyped for these 2 games. Feels like this is the start of Xbox's next gen.

 

[Fulcizombie]

Looked brilliant in the E3 briefing .

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Tim Schafer gives you a look at the story of Psychonauts 2

 

[PacificNW]

I was not expecting those visuals. I watched some of his update videos on YouTube and it was all still very much a work in progress. But those visuals look great!

 

[oldergamer]

Man, that video is a WOW. there is so much thought that went into that game.

 

[elliot5]

Are we expecting 4k - 120? With the Series X , that should be possible and what i'd expect.

It is listed as 120 fps on the MS Store, though Idk if that means 4k120 or what.

 

[THE DUCK]

Straight up looks amazing, the color, the artwork, the imaginative level design......I'm expecting so much from this.

 

[Team Andromeda]

This is a game Xbox badly needs more so given the love SONY is doing with its incredible platform games of late, they're just in a different league to everybody else
Looks lovely and can't wait since the 1st game was so good. Just hope its really smooth and 60 FPS on the Series X

 

[The_Observer]

I never played the original but this looks so awesome that I have to now before playing the sequel. It's good to see that it holds up based on the posts above

 

[SF Kosmo]

I never played the original but this looks so awesome that I have to now before playing the sequel. It's good to see that it holds up based on the posts above

Yeah there are a couple parts toward the very end that are kind of annoying but they always were. The game overall holds up really well.

 

[reksveks]

Playing the first one now, really enjoying it so far. Only a couple of hours in.

 

[KiteGr]

I have my worries about this one.

It's not about it's quality, I have very little info to judge that yet.
It's about Double Fine being owned by Microsoft. I mostly play on Sony consoles, and Keep my PC for indies and MMOs. I've heard that they are planning to honor the deal of releasing it on PS4, but I don't expect them to release it on PS5, and if they do, I don't expect them to make use of it's strengths.
Worst possible scenario is the game ending in a cliffhanger, and the sequel being an Xsex exclusive.

 

[elliot5]

I have my worries about this one.

It's not about it's quality, I have very little info to judge that yet.
It's about Double Fine being owned by Microsoft. I mostly play on Sony consoles, and Keep my PC for indies and MMOs. I've heard that they are planning to honor the deal of releasing it on PS4, but I don't expect them to release it on PS5, and if they do, I don't expect them to make use of it's strengths.
Worst possible scenario is the game ending in a cliffhanger, and the sequel being an Xsex exclusive.

It is only coming to ps5 through BC. They've confirmed it as early as yesterday

 

[mejin]

I have my worries about this one.

It's not about it's quality, I have very little info to judge that yet.
It's about Double Fine being owned by Microsoft. I mostly play on Sony consoles, and Keep my PC for indies and MMOs. I've heard that they are planning to honor the deal of releasing it on PS4, but I don't expect them to release it on PS5, and if they do, I don't expect them to make use of it's strengths.
Worst possible scenario is the game ending in a cliffhanger, and the sequel being an Xsex exclusive.

MS blocked PS5 version.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

 

[ToTTenTranz]

And to the surprise of absolutely no one, Tim Schafer is making a "Games Journalist Mode" to boost his metacritic score.