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Psychonauts 2

2021 video game
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Summary

Psychonauts 2 is a video game[1]. It ranks in the top 4% of video game entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,154 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Award received: Golden Joystick Awards − Xbox Game of the Year[3], Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year[4], British Academy Games Award for Performer in a Supporting Role[5], Game Developers Choice Award - Best Narrative[6], Statue of Liberty Award for Best World[7]
  • Director: Tim Schafer[8]
  • Composer: Peter McConnell[9]
  • Publisher: Xbox Game Studios[10]
  • Genre: platform game[11]
  • Developer: Double Fine[12]
  • Part of the series: Psychonauts[13]
  • Copyright license: proprietary license[14]
  • Platform: macOS[15], Microsoft Windows[16], Xbox One[17], Xbox Series X and Series S[18], PlayStation 4[19], Linux[20]
  • Game mode: single-player video game[21]
  • Language of work or name: English[22]
  • Software engine: Unreal Engine 4[23]
  • Distribution format: digital distribution[24], Blu-ray Disc[25]
  • Review score: 89/100[26], 8/10[27], 97%[28], 82/100[29]
  • Input device: computer keyboard[30], computer mouse[31], gamepad[32]
  • Country of origin: United States[33]
  • Publication date: August 25, 2021[34]
  • Distributed by: Steam[35], Microsoft Store[36], PlayStation Store[37], GOG.com[38]
  • ESRB rating: Teen[39]
  • Official website: https://www.doublefine.com/games/psychonauts-2[40]
  • PEGI rating: PEGI 7[41]
  • USK rating: USK 12[42]
  • Nominated for: The Game Awards − Game of the Year[43], The Game Awards − Best Game Direction[44], The Game Awards − Best Narrative[45], The Game Awards − Best Art Direction[46], The Game Awards − Best Action/Adventure[47], Golden Joystick Awards − Ultimate Game of the Year[48], Golden Joystick Awards − Best Storytelling[49], Golden Joystick Awards − Best Visual Design[50], Golden Joystick Awards − Best Performer[51], Steam Award for Outstanding Visual Style[52], Game Developers Choice Award - Best Design[53], Game Developers Choice Award - Best Narrative[54], Game Developers Choice Award - Best Visual Art[55], D.I.C.E. Award for Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition[56]
  • Title: Psychonauts 2[57]
  • Game artist: Lisette Titre-Montgomery[58]

Why It Matters

Psychonauts 2 has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] It is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

What awards did Psychonauts 2 receive?

Honors received include Golden Joystick Awards − Xbox Game of the Year[3], Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year[4], British Academy Games Award for Performer in a Supporting Role[5], and Game Developers Choice Award - Best Narrative[6].

Related Entities

Blu-ray Disc computer keyboard computer mouse Double Fine gamepad Linux macOS Microsoft Windows PlayStation 4 Tim Schafer United States Xbox Game Studios Xbox Series X and Series S

References

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Xezbeth · 2026-10-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 24d ago · Jakub Vrána · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 24d ago · Jakub Vrána · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nominated for → The Game Awards − Game of the Year, The Game Awards − Best Game Direction, The Game Awards − Best Narrative +21
    Award received → Golden Joystick Awards − Xbox Game of the Year, Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year, British Academy Games Award for Performer in a Supporting Role +2
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  5. 16w ago · Kirilloparma · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Review score → 89/100, 8/10, 97% +2
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