Double Fine's releasing its next game, Thank You Bus Driver, just months after splitting from Xbox

Double Fine's wasted no time at all as an independent game studio (again) after splitting from former owner Xbox earlier this summer.

The short version

• The storied developer is releasing its whacky driving sim, Thank You Bus Driver, in roughly two weeks time.
• You can find Thank You Bus Driver on Steam , GOG and Itch.io .
• Thank You Bus Driver asks you to take passengers to their destinations within a time limit, but the comedy simulation game has an unexpected dash of Paper, Please as well.

What happened

As the day goes on, you'll need to enforce various rules by turning around and slapping passengers across the face with your freakishly long arms - in case you were wondering where the signature Double Fine twist was hiding. Of course, this also marks Double Fine's first game since regaining its independence.

Why it matters

Xbox's ongoing corporate restructure has seen the console maker spin off five first-party studios, including Double Fine, with plans to lay off around 3,200 staff by next summer.

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