{
  "id": 12923015,
  "title": "A great indie studio is making a sequel to one of my favorite adventures 17 years later, for one simple reason: 'We're not getting any younger, and the world seems to be ending'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/a-great-indie-studio-is-making-a-sequel-to-one-of-my-favorite",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T17:56:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/adventure/a-great-indie-studio-is-making-a-sequel-to-one-of-my-favorite-adventures-17-years-later-for-one-simple-reason-were-not-getting-any-younger-and-the-world-seems-to-be-ending/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After 17 years, indie studio Amanita Design is bringing back Machinarium for one simple reason: the world seems to be ending and we're not getting any younger. CEO and designer Jakub Dvorský explained that the studio simply couldn't resist the urge to create the sequel, as it was the right time. The new game, Machinarium 2, follows Josef and Berta as they crash-land in a hidden valley populated by two robot tribes facing a grim future due to their dwindling power. This time, both characters are playable, and they must work together to solve puzzles. Composer Tomáš Dvořák, also known as Floex, returns to create the music for the sequel. Dvořák expressed that the music in the trailer is reminiscent of the original, but he aimed for a more melodic and musical approach with simpler, organic details. The studio's CEO, Dvorský, revealed that the decision to make Machinarium 2 happened intuitively, with a feeling that the world of robots was calling for a new adventure. The sequel does not have a release date yet, but you can wishlist it on Steam.",
  "summary": "Machinarium 2 is finally happening.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}