# Double Fine reveals its first post-Xbox game as Tim Schafer declares no one will shut the studio down but him

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/double-fine-reveals-its-first-post-xbox-game-as-tim-schafer-declares-no-one-will-shut-the-studio-down-but-him/
- Published: 2026-09-05T17:12:27+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-06T02:01:52+00:00
- Original publisher: Polygon
- Original article: https://www.polygon.com/double-fine-reveals-thank-you-bus-driver/
- Topics: Americas, Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Double Fine reveals Thank You Bus Driver, its first post-Xbox game
- Tim Schafer says only he can shut down Double Fine
- Keeper also shadow-dropped on PS5 this week

## Summary

Double Fine has unveiled Thank You Bus Driver, its first game announced since regaining independence from Xbox Game Studios in July. The reveal comes alongside bold comments from studio founder Tim Schafer, who insisted no one but himself could ever shut down Double Fine, underlining the newly independent studio's intent to keep making distinctive, offbeat games.

Thank You Bus Driver is a chaotic transportation sim in which players pick up and drive passengers whilst enforcing rules, including slapping those who misbehave, and will be the debut release under the new Double Fine Action Labs label aimed at smaller, quickly produced titles inspired by indie hits like Peak. The announcement caps a busy week for the studio: its Amnesia Fortnight 2026 Kickstarter has exceeded its funding target, Keeper was shadow-dropped on PS5 as Double Fine's first post-Xbox launch, and Schafer told Bloomberg that Xbox's CEO would not be the one to end the studio, only he would. Thank You Bus Driver has no confirmed release date and is currently planned for Windows PC only.

## Coverage

- [Polygon: Double Fine reveals its first post-Xbox game as Tim Schafer declares no one will shut the studio down but him](https://www.polygon.com/double-fine-reveals-thank-you-bus-driver/)
- [Rock Paper Shotgun: Double Fine's first game post-Xbox split is a goofy bus driving sim all about slapping passengers who don't follow the rules and doing a good job](https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/double-fines-first-game-post-xbox-split-is-a-goofy-bus-driving-sim-all-about-slapping-passengers-who-dont-follow-the-rules-and-doing-a-good-job)

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