
Release
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Critic score
87/100
Platform families
5
Editorial overview
What it is
Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game developed by Double Fine Productions and released in 2021. It continues the story of Razputin “Raz” Aquato, a young psychic who joins the international psychic espionage agency known as the Psychonauts. Gameplay combines platforming, exploration, and combat with psychic abilities such as telekinesis, pyrokinesis, and mental connection. Players journey through imaginative levels set inside characters’ minds, each reflecting their personalities and struggles.
The premise
Razputin Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realized his life long dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts! But these psychic super spies are in trouble. Their leader hasn't been the same since he was kidnapped, and what's worse, there's a mole hiding in headquarters. Raz must use his powers to stop the mole before they execute their secret plan--to bring the murderous psychic villain, Maligula, back from the dead!
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Core game only
Game data from IGDB
Play styles
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Themes
Action · Comedy
Languages
9 supported
Cinematic archive
Official footage, in-game captures, and production artwork—collected into one immersive gallery.
Trailer
Gameplay Trailer
Trailer
Teaser
Launch Trailer
E3 2019 Gameplay Trailer
Gameplay Trailer
Beyond this game
One complete franchise view connects the main releases, spin-offs, settings, and related game families.
Production dossier
Cast, creators, hardware, release history, and the details that define how this game plays.
Unreal Engine 4
Xbox Series X|S
Gen 9

PlayStation 4
Gen 8

Linux

PC (Microsoft Windows)

PlayStation 5
Gen 9

Mac

Xbox One
Gen 8
Minimum
Minimum: • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS • Processor: Intel Core i3-3225, AMD Phenom II X6 1100T • Memory: 8 GB RAM • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050, AMD Radeon RX 560 • Storage: 30 GB available space • Additional Notes: 2 GB video memory
Recommended
Recommended: • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS • Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K, Ryzen 5 1600 • Memory: 8 GB RAM • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 580 • Storage: 30 GB available space • Additional Notes: 6 GB video memory