The announcement follows news that Interplay would be reviving its classic franchises. TenNapel will serve as a creative consultant for the sequel, currently titled Earthworm Jim 4, though no other details on the game were disclosed. The company added that TenNapel will be developing a new Earthworm Jim animated series and feature-length film.

In addition to Earthworm Jim, TenNapel also created The Neverhood (PC), a cult classic adventure title featuring claymation graphics and bizarre sense of humor, and its platformer follow-up Skullmonkeys (PSX).