A lighthouse is conquering the gaming world: Keeper” from Double Fine is coming soon!

A lighthouse is conquering the gaming world: Keeper” from Double Fine is coming soon!

Double Fine Productions unveiled its latest adventure game ‘Keeper’ at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. The development team, known for creative titles such as the successful Psychonauts 2, is once again showing its innovative strength with this new project. Players take control of a special character: a walking lighthouse whose journey leads to a mysterious, dreamlike world. This lighthouse is controlled by a bizarre bird, a curious seagull, which represents an unusual approach to gameplay.

The game will be available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud, Steam and Game Pass platforms. It is scheduled to be released on October 17, 2025, which is already raising high expectations within the gaming community. It was reported that the game's presentation at the showcase attracted a lot of attention and 'Keeper' could potentially become another highlight in Double Fine's history. Both the relationship between the lighthouse and the bird and the motivation of the lighthouse itself initially remain unclear.

Gameplay and story

'Keeper' is designed as a third-person, non-verbal adventure set in a post-human world. The action begins on a mysterious island characterized by a forgotten lighthouse that one day comes to life and learns to walk. Players have the ability to influence the flora and fauna of the environment and are also confronted with a threatening presence that must be averted. The game's development, led by Lee Petty, aims to create an experience that cannot easily be categorized into a specific genre.

Lee Petty, who has previously worked on titles such as Brütal Legend and Broken Age, found inspiration for 'Keeper' during the COVID-19 pandemic, when questions about isolation and community needed increased reflection. The game mechanics promise a reality-altering experience that immerses players in an atmospheric world where exploration, puzzle solving and unexpected reality elements play an important role.

Future direction of Double Fine

The game could be significant not only for the players, but also for the future direction of Double Fine. With this unconventional concept, 'Keeper' could further consolidate the studio's creative style and strengthen its reputation in the gaming sector. Fans of humorous and profound stories will be excited to see how the premise of the mysterious lighthouse and its feathered companion will unfold in the final version.

Overall, ‘Keeper’ promises an exciting adventure that will take players into a fascinating and unique world. The combination of innovative game design and emotional themes could appeal to audiences in a special way and raise the bar for future Double Fine titles.

it-boltwise.de reports that the studio is known for its creativity.

news.xbox.com confirms the game announcement details and development background.