Developing· Apple· Published Jul 31, 2026

IGN reports Ron Gilbert is making Thimbleweed Park 2 for PC, Mac, and Linux

IGN reported that Ron Gilbert has started work on Thimbleweed Park 2, a sequel to his 2017 pixel-art adventure game. The outlet said it is planned for PC, Mac, and Linux and is expected in early 2028.

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According to IGN, the new Thimbleweed Park game is in production with returning members from the original team. The report also says Gilbert plans to self-publish the project with support from a private investor.

Why It Matters

If the report holds, it marks another return to one of Gilbert's best-known original adventure properties after his recent Monkey Island work. Fans of classic point-and-click games will also want to track its platform plans and long timeline to release.

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High confidence: the source is an IGN news article by Ryan McCaffrey, and the key details are explicitly stated in the provided text.

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    Monkey Island Creator Ron Gilbert Confirms Thimbleweed Park Sequel for 2028

    Ryan McCaffrey

    Home › News › Thimbleweed Park Thimbleweed Park 2 Announced for PC, Mac, and Linux by Monkey Island Creator More pixel-art point-and-click adventuring awaits. By Ryan McCaffrey Upd