Two Point Studios Founder Condemns UK’s Antiquities Theft

Get ready, museum mavens! “Two Point Campus” is dropping its latest DLC, “Fantastic Follies,” on July 17th. Two Point Studios founders Mark and Gary were on hand at BW to give fans a sneak peek at the new content.

The quirky charm of “Two Point Campus” has players intrigued. Given that museums historically preserve and showcase civilization, the team was asked if they’d considered incorporating real-world artifacts into the game.

Mark and Gary confirmed they’ve already dipped their toes in the water with items like dinosaur fossils. They explained that many elements in the “Two Point” series are inspired by real-world situations, but with a distinct “Two Point” twist. “We’re not experts in education, hospitals, or archaeology,” they admitted. “We make things absurd, which hopefully keeps us out of legal trouble with actual experts.”

More significantly, they acknowledged the sensitivity surrounding historical artifacts, particularly in the UK. “The UK has a complicated history with museums, especially concerning looted artifacts.” They emphasized their reliance on humor and absurdity to navigate these sensitive topics. “We’re taking a cautious approach because we don’t want to inadvertently offend any region or culture. Let’s face it, Britain’s historical baggage with acquiring overseas artifacts means we, as a UK-based studio, need to tread lightly.”

With additions like pre-historic museums and aquariums already in the game, the question remains: what kind of museum will *you* build next?

The founders elaborated on the ethical considerations surrounding the display of historical artifacts obtained through less-than-reputable means. “Imagine an Egyptian person visiting a British museum and seeing artifacts plundered centuries ago. Their likely reaction is, ‘I want those back.’ To some, that casts a rather unpleasant shadow over the institution.”

Looking ahead, Two Point Studios is also exploring the possibility of a DLC centered around Chinese culture. “We’re not Chinese culture experts, so there’s a lot of learning to be done,” they emphasized. “We’re deeply concerned about cultural sensitivity, so we’d need to work closely with players and experts with a nuanced understanding of the culture to avoid any missteps.”