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Thimbleweed Park 2 Announced, Self-Published by Creator

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Ron Gilbert is developing Thimbleweed Park 2, a new point-and-click adventure. The game is funded by a wealthy fan, bypassing traditional publishers. It is slated for an early 2028 release on PC, Mac, and Linux.

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PC Gamer

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.

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IGN

Thimbleweed Park 2 Announced for PC, Mac, and Linux by Monkey Island Creator

Legendary adventure game designer Ron Gilbert has announced Thimbleweed Park 2, a sequel to his 2017 point-and-click mystery game. The sequel is in development for PC, Mac, and Linux, with an early 2028 release window.

Rock Paper Shotgun

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.

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Blues News

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.

PC Gamer

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.

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The Sixth Axis

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.

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