Key Takeaways
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- The sequel arrives in 2028 with Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick returning to create pixel-art adventures that honor the LucasArts golden era.
- The new story at Edmund Manor blends humor, mystery, and police procedural parody while promising unexpected narrative twists between a prequel and traditional sequel format.
- Development has moved forward under private investor funding rather than Kickstarter, with two new developers joining Terrible Toybox alongside original team members returning to assist.
- Thimbleweed Park 2 will launch on PC via Steam and GOG, as well as supporting Mac and Linux users who enjoy classic point-and-click mechanics.
A sequel to Thimbleweed Park, developed by original creators Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick, is scheduled for release in 2028 on PC. This announcement comes nearly a decade after the first game’s 2017 launch. Gilbert and Winnick, also known for classics like Maniac Mansion, are returning to create a point-and-click adventure that embraces the style of the LucasArts golden era, featuring pixel art graphics, a verb-based interface, and a signature blend of humor, mystery, and puzzles. Gilbert stated the sequel’s aim is to deliver “More Thimbleweed Park,” preserving the identity that resonated with genre fans.
The new story begins with a murder at Edmund Manor, drawing back Agents Ray and Reyes to investigate. The official description suggests the case will unfold with unexpected twists, with developers describing the game as “not quite a sequel and not quite a prequel.” The narrative promises strange situations and characteristic series tone, parodying traditional police procedurals as players uncover who is responsible among the manor’s guests. Ron Gilbert also revealed his intention to share the development process via an official blog, mirroring his approach on previous projects. The original Thimbleweed Park was launched after a successful 2014 Kickstarter campaign, which raised over $600,000. That game featured protagonists including FBI agents, an aspiring game developer, and a ghost, with its central mystery revolving around secrets of the deceased owner of PillowTronics robotics company.
Thimbleweed Park 2 Launches on GOG with New Developers and Investor Funding Behind Classic Style Revival Game Sequel
Thimbleweed Park 2 is confirmed for GOG in addition to Windows, Mac, and Linux (via Steam). Octavi Navarro and Robert Megone join Ron Gilbert as developers on the sequel, with Mark Ferrari and David Fox also returning to assist. Development is already underway at Gilbert’s studio, Terrible Toybox. A private investor is funding this project, separate from the original game’s Kickstarter. Although its announcement arrived late, it underscores Gilbert and Winnick’s continued belief in the potential of traditional point-and-click adventures. Originally released in 2017, Thimbleweed Park was praised for its revival of the 1980s and 1990s graphic adventure style, combining elaborate puzzles, eccentric characters, and nods to classics such as Maniac Mansion and The Secret of Monkey Island.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Thimbleweed Park 2 |
| Brief Summary | Agents Ray and Reyes are investigating a murder at the Mansion. In a spoof of a classic whodunit, everyone is a suspect and the murderer will be confronted…... If you can find them. Not really a sequel. Not really a prequel. It’s more Thimbleweed Park and just as weird. |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows) |
| Released | December 31, 2028 |
| Genre | Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Genre | Terrible Toybox |
| Genre | Terrible Toybox |