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Ron Gilbert talks the untraditional way he got Thimbleweed Park 2 funded, and his frustrations with modern publishing deals
Creator Ron Gilbert discussed the untraditional private funding for Thimbleweed Park 2, opting out of traditional publishers due to unfavorable terms. He explained that a wealthy individual, a fan of the series, provided the necessary funds, leading to a more equitable deal for the developer.
Thimbleweed Park 2 is happening because Ron Gilbert's friend knows a rich guy who's a big fan of the original…
Thimbleweed Park 2 is officially happening, funded by a wealthy fan of the original game rather than a traditional publisher. Creator Ron Gilbert expressed dissatisfaction with publisher terms, opting for a more favorable deal with an anonymous benefactor. The sequel is expected in early 2028 and aims for a budget higher than the original's $1 million.
Thimbleweed Park 2 is "not really a sequel, not really a prequel," but it is in development and due out in 2028
Thimbleweed Park 2 is in development and slated for an early 2028 release, with Ron Gilbert returning to lead the project. The game promises to be "more Thimbleweed Park than ever," featuring the return of agents Ray and Reyes investigating a mystery at Edmund Mansion. Original team members are reuniting for development, and the game will be self-published.
Thimbleweed Park 2 Announced
Ron Gilbert, also known as Grumpy Gamer, has announced that production is underway for Thimbleweed Park 2, a new point-and-click adventure game being developed by Terrible Toybox. The game is expected to be released in early 2028.
Thimbleweed Park 2 is 'not really a sequel, not really a prequel,' but it is finally happening
Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick's Terrible Toybox studio has announced that Thimbleweed Park 2 is in early development, with a planned release in early 2028. The game will feature returning characters Ray and Reyes and is described as a 'spoof of a classic whodunit' rather than a direct sequel or prequel. It will be available on Windows, Mac, and Linux via Steam and GOG.
Thimbleweed Park 2 announced with another murder to investigate in 2028
Thimbleweed Park 2, a sequel to the 2017 point-and-click adventure, has been announced for an early 2028 release on PC, Mac, Linux, and GOG. Original team members including Ron Gilbert, Mark Ferrari, Gary Winnick, and David Fox are returning for the self-published title. The game promises another bizarre mystery investigation in the town of Thimbleweed Park.
Death By Scrolling Review
Death By Scrolling is a roguelike with a unique scrolling mechanic and a relaxed atmosphere, but it struggles with long-term engagement due to repetitive gameplay and basic progression systems. Developed by Terrible Toybox NZ and published by Microprose, the game is available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, with the review conducted on PlayStation 5.
Death By Scrolling Hits Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, And It Refuses To Let You Stand Still
Death By Scrolling, an action game where players must constantly move to avoid being caught by the rising screen, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Terrible Toybox NZ and published by MicroProse Software, the game features a unique "Purgatory, Inc." setting with enemies, hazards, and power-ups.
Industry Legend Ron Gilbert Is Bringing His Auto-Scrolling RPG to PS5 Next Week
Legendary game designer Ron Gilbert and his studio Terrible Toybox are releasing their auto-scrolling roguelike RPG, Death By Scrolling, to PlayStation 5 on April 16, 2026. The game, previously announced for PC, features pixelated graphics, unique character abilities, and a constant forward momentum as players navigate purgatory, avoid death, and upgrade their characters.
Death by Scrolling for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch launches April 16
The vertically scrolling roguelike RPG Death by Scrolling, developed by Ron Gilbert's Terrible Toybox and published by MicroProse, is set to launch on April 16 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a unique scrolling mechanic.