---
title: Psychonauts 2
date: 2020-08-24T21:19:00-07:00
author: James Spafford
canonical_url: "https://www.doublefine.com/games/psychonauts-2"
section: Games
---
# Psychonauts 2

## Key facts

- **Developer:** Double Fine Productions
- **Release date:** August 25, 2021
- **Genre:** Platformer, Adventure
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux
- **Series:** Psychonauts
- **Age ratings:** ESRB Teen (Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Mild Language, Alcohol Reference, Use of Tobacco, Crude Humor); PEGI 7
- **Cloud gaming:** [Play on Xbox Cloud Gaming](https://www.xbox.com/play/games/psychonauts-2/9NBR2VXT87SJ)
- **Awards:** 28 won, 37 other nominations

## About Psychonauts 2

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!

## Trailer

- [Psychonauts 2 - Story Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghO7GcYfrjc) (YouTube)
- [Watch on Double Fine TV](https://www.doublefine.com/dftv/psychonauts-2-story-trailer)

## Where to buy

### Digital Edition

- [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/607080/Psychonauts_2/)
- [GOG](https://www.gog.com/index.php/en/game/psychonauts_2)
- [Humble Bundle](https://www.humblebundle.com/store/psychonauts-2)
- [Microsoft Store](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/psychonauts-2/9nbr2vxt87sj)
- [Playstation Store](https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/psychonauts-2/)
- [Apple](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/psychonauts-2/id1591501607?mt=12)

### Motherlobe Edition 2023

- [iam8bit](https://psychonauts2.iam8bit.com/en)

### Collector's Edition 2023

- [iam8bit](https://www.iam8bit.com/collections/psychonauts-2/products/psychonauts-2-collectors-edition)

## Awards

### Won

- **BAFTA 2022:** [Performer in a Supporting Role](https://www.bafta.org/games/awards/2022-nominations-winners#kimberly-brooks---performer-in-a-supporting-role)
- **New York Game Awards 2022:** [Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year](https://nygamecritics.com/nominees/)
- **New York Game Awards 2022:** [Statue of Liberty Award for Best World](https://nygamecritics.com/nominees/)
- **NME Awards 2022:** [Best Audio In A Video Game](https://www.nme.com/awards/winners)
- **Dr. Mark Kline Award 2022:** [Mental Health Representation in Games](https://www.takethis.org/2022/09/announcing-the-2022-dr-mark-kline-award-winners-for-mental-health-representation-in-games)
- **NAVGTR 2021:** [Control Design 3D](https://navgtr.org/2021-winners/)
- **NAVGTR 2021:** [Original Light Mix Score Franchise](https://navgtr.org/2021-winners/)
- **NAVGTR 2021:** [Performance in a Comedy Lead](https://navgtr.org/2021-winners/)
- **NAVGTR 2021:** [Performance in a Comedy Supporting, Grace Kaufman as “Lizzie”](https://navgtr.org/2021-winners/)
- **NAVGTR 2021:** [Writing in a Comedy](https://navgtr.org/2021-winners/)
- **Golden Joysticks 2021:** Xbox Game of the Year
- **GDC Awards 2021:** [Best Narrative](https://gamechoiceawards.com/recipients)
- **Spawnies 2021:** [Game of the Year](https://thespawnies.com/archive/#2021)
- **Spawnies 2021:** [Most Emotional/Best Narrative](https://thespawnies.com/archive/#2021)
- **Easy Allies 2021:** [Game of the Year](https://easyallies.fandom.com/wiki/Easy_Allies_Awards/2021)
- **Godisageek 2021:** [Best Story](https://www.godisageek.com/2021/12/goty-2021-best-story-psychonauts-2/)
- **Destructoid 2021:** [Best Xbox Game](https://www.destructoid.com/destructoids-award-for-best-xbox-game-of-2021-goes-to/)
- **CNET 2021:** Game of the Year
- **Fun & Serious Festival 2021:** Game of the Year
- **Fun & Serious Festival 2021:** Best Narrative
- **XPlay 2021:** [Game of the Year](https://twitter.com/G4TV/status/1469407248728346625)
- **Inverse 2021:** [Game of the Year](https://www.inverse.com/gaming/game-of-the-year-psychonauts-2-best-video-game-level)
- **Ars Technica 2021:** [Game of the Year](https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/ars-technicas-top-20-video-games-of-2021/)
- **EGM 2021:** [Game of the Year](https://egmnow.com/egms-best-of-2021-1-psychonauts-2/)
- **Gamematters 2021:** [Game of the Year](https://gamermatters.com/gm-goty-awards-2021-game-of-the-year/)
- **Multiplayer.it 2021:** [Game of the Year](https://multiplayer.it/articoli/il-gioco-anno-2021-di-multiplayerit.html)
- **Spawnies 2021:** [Game of the Year](https://thespawnies.com/archive/#2021)
- **Spawnies 2021:** [Most emotional / Best Narrative](https://thespawnies.com/archive/#2021)

### Nominated

- **BAFTA 2022:** [Animation](https://www.bafta.org/games/awards/2022-nominations-winners#ratchet--clank-rift-apart---animation)
- **BAFTA 2022:** [Artistic Achievement](https://www.bafta.org/games/awards/2022-nominations-winners#the-artful-escape---artistic-achievement)
- **BAFTA 2022:** [Game Beyond Entertainment](https://www.bafta.org/games/awards/2022-nominations-winners#before-your-eyes---game-beyond-entertainment)
- **BAFTA 2022:** [Music](https://www.bafta.org/games/awards/2022-nominations-winners#returnal---music)
- **BAFTA 2022:** [Narrative](https://www.bafta.org/games/awards/2022-nominations-winners#unpacking---narrative)
- **BAFTA 2022:** [Technical Achievement](https://www.bafta.org/games/awards/2022-nominations-winners#ratchet--clank-rift-apart---technical-achievement-)
- **DICE 2022:** [Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition](https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2022&idGameAwardType=94)
- **DICE 2022:** [Outstanding Achievement in Story](https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2022&idGameAwardType=146)
- **DICE 2022:** [Adventure Game of the Year](https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2022&idGameAwardType=5)
- **SXSW 2022:** [Video Game of the Year](https://www.sxsw.com/news/2022/2022-sxsw-gaming-awards-winners-announced/)
- **GANG 2022:** [Best Original Soundtrack Album](https://www.audiogang.org/awards/archive/)
- **GANG 2022:** [Music Of The Year](https://www.audiogang.org/awards/archive/)
- **GANG 2022:** [Best Voice Performance](https://www.audiogang.org/awards/archive/)
- **GANG 2022:** [Dialog of the Year](https://www.audiogang.org/awards/archive/)
- **New York Game Awards 2022:** [Best Writing](https://nygamecritics.com/nominees/)
- **Gayming 2022:** [Game of the Year](https://gaymingmag.com/2022/02/gayming-awards-2022-official-nominees-revealed/)
- **Gayming 2022:** [Best LGBTQ Character Award, Helmut Fullbear & Bob Zanotto](https://gaymingmag.com/2022/02/gayming-awards-2022-official-nominees-revealed/)
- **NAVGTR 2021:** [Performance in a Comedy Supporting, Jack Black as “Helmut Fullbear”](https://navgtr.org/2021-winners/)
- **NAVGTR 2021:** [Performance in a Comedy Supporting, Nikki Rapp as “Lili Zanotto”](https://navgtr.org/2021-winners/)
- **NAVGTR 2021:** [Character Design](https://navgtr.org/2021-nominees/)
- **NAVGTR 2021:** [Gameplay Design Franchise](https://navgtr.org/2021-nominees/)
- **NAVGTR 2021:** [Song Original or Adapted](https://navgtr.org/2021-nominees/)
- **Steam Awards 2021:** Outstanding visual Style
- **GDC Awards 2021:** [Best Design](https://gamechoiceawards.com/recipients)
- **GDC Awards 2021:** [Best Visual Art](https://gamechoiceawards.com/recipients)
- **Spawnies 2021:** [Diversity](https://thespawnies.com/archive/#2021)
- **Spawnies 2021:** [Best Adventure](https://thespawnies.com/archive/#2021)
- **Easy Allies 2021:** [Best World](https://easyallies.fandom.com/wiki/Easy_Allies_Awards/2021)
- **Easy Allies 2021:** [Best Narrative](https://easyallies.fandom.com/wiki/Easy_Allies_Awards/2021)
- **Gamemusic 2021:** Best Soundtrack
- **The Game Awards 2021:** [Game of the Year](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Game_Awards_2021)
- **The Game Awards 2021:** [Narrative](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Game_Awards_2021)
- **The Game Awards 2021:** [Art Direction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Game_Awards_2021)
- **The Game Awards 2021:** [Best Action/Adventure Game](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Game_Awards_2021)
- **The Game Awards 2021:** [Best Game Direction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Game_Awards_2021)
- **Spawnies 2021:** [Diversity Award](https://thespawnies.com/archive/#2021)
- **Spawnies 2021:** [Best Adventure Game](https://thespawnies.com/archive/#2021)

## Other Psychonauts games

- [Psychonauts](https://www.doublefine.com/games/psychonauts) (2005)
- [Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin](https://www.doublefine.com/games/psychonauts-in-the-rhombus-of-ruin) (2017)

## More about Psychonauts 2

- [News](https://www.doublefine.com/games/psychonauts-2/news)
- [Accolades](https://www.doublefine.com/games/psychonauts-2/accolades)
- [Project updates](https://www.doublefine.com/games/psychonauts-2/updates)
- [Videos on Double Fine TV](https://www.doublefine.com/games/psychonauts-2/dftv)
- [Extras](https://www.doublefine.com/games/psychonauts-2/extras)
- [Support](https://www.doublefine.com/games/support/psychonauts-2)
- [Press kit / media pack](https://aloha.doublefine.com/psychonauts2-presskit-2021/)