After gaining independence from Xbox, Double Fine promises it'll make Brutal Legend 2, but only if it can raise $100m on Kickstarter.
Double Fine has announced plans for Brütal Legend 2 contingent on a massive crowdfunding campaign following its independence from Xbox.
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Following its independence from Xbox, developer Double Fine has outlined conditions for the creation of Brütal Legend 2. According to coverage from Eurogamer.net and other outlets, the studio stated it is ready to develop the sequel under specific financial terms.
Coverage highlights that the project requires a US$100 million Kickstarter stretch goal. Additional reports from wnhub.io indicate that a Kickstarter campaign has been launched specifically to raise funds for creating prototypes.
At present, the game's production depends entirely on whether gamers raise the required funds through the newly launched campaign. Current reporting notes the existence of the funding goal and prototype campaign, while future developments regarding the funding progress have not yet been specified.
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The reporting (5)
- Double Fine is ready to make Brütal Legend 2 if gamers raise $100 million for them ixbt.games · 1d ago
- Double Fine launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for creating prototypes wnhub.io · 1d ago
- Brütal Legend 2 gets a US$100 million Kickstarter stretch goal from Double Fine GosuGamers · 1d ago
- After gaining independence from Xbox, Double Fine promises it'll make Brutal Legend 2, but only if it can raise $100m on Kickstarter. Eurogamer.net · 1d ago
- Double Fine Will Make Brutal Legend 2 If We Give Them A Bucketload Of Money wolfsgamingblog.com · 1d ago
Questions people are asking
What is required to make Brütal Legend 2?
According to coverage, Double Fine requires a Kickstarter campaign to raise $100 million.
Who is developing the game?
Double Fine is the studio associated with the project, following its independence from Xbox.
What is the Kickstarter campaign currently raising money for?
Coverage indicates the campaign is raising money to create prototypes.
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