We’re reporting an eye-catching funding route for Thimbleweed Park 2: according to Jason Schreier at Bloomberg, creator Ron Gilbert says the sequel is allegedly being bankrolled by a single, anonymous “wealthy outsider.” If true, it’s an unusual path for a follow-up to a cult hit and one we’re watching closely — take this with a pinch of salt, but the claims are specific.
What Was Reported
Per Jason Schreier at Bloomberg, Ron Gilbert avoided repeating the crowdfunding route used for the first game — despite the original raising more than $620,000 on Kickstarter — and also turned down offers from traditional publishers. Gilbert is quoted explaining his objections to standard publishing deals: “I
