Following the success of Psychonauts 2, Double Fine has unveiled their next project - Keeper - during today's Xbox Games Showcase. This peculiar adventure places players in control of a sentient, wobbly-legged lighthouse piloted by a comical bird companion.

A Bizarre Yet Charming Premise

The trailer introduces a whimsical bird landing atop a towering lighthouse, which suddenly sprouts spindly legs and begins an improbable journey across fantastical landscapes. While details remain mysterious, the footage suggests the bird either assists or controls the ambulatory structure, though their exact relationship and the lighthouse's motivations remain unclear.

Though unconventional, expectations run high given Double Fine's pedigree. Psychonauts 2 earned an 8/10 from us, praised for its "weird and wonderfully written story bursting with memorable, nuanced characters" and its ability to "expand the universe with both grander stakes and intimate moments while preserving the original's joyful sense of adventure."

Release Details

Keeper arrives October 17 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For complete coverage of today's Xbox Games Showcase announcements, stay tuned to IGN's ongoing event coverage throughout the weekend.