Alan Wake 2 to Remain Epic Games Exclusive

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Summary

  • Alan Wake 2 will remain exclusive to the Epic Games Store, as reportedly confirmed by Epic CEO Tim Sweeney.
  • Despite critical success, the game had yet to turn a profit for Remedy Entertainment as of November 2024.
  • The potential sales boost of a Steam release could significantly impact Alan Wake 2’s revenue.

According to reports, Tim Sweeney, the founder and CEO of Epic Games, has confirmed that “Alan Wake 2” won’t be released on Steam but will instead remain exclusive to the Epic Games Store for PC. However, you can also find this much-anticipated title from Remedy Entertainment on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Even though Alan Wake 2 is set to release in 2023 alongside numerous top-rated AAA games, it managed to shine among its competitors and garnered several awards at various events such as The Game Awards, taking home three distinct accolades. Notably, Epic Games Publishing financed Remedy’s follow-up to Alan Wake, making the game’s PC version a title exclusive to the Epic Games Store. However, this exclusivity arrangement has been a source of frustration for many PC gamers who typically purchase their games from Steam. Unfortunately, it appears that this situation is unlikely to alter in the near future.

80 Level reports that Tim Sweeney, in a verified exchange with a fan, flat-out said “Alan Wake 2” would not be released on Steam when asked about future possibilities. The source doesn’t specify if Sweeney endorsed the email, but it does show that Sweeney wrote, “Thanks for checking,” followed by, “In general, one should not trust claimed email responses as they can easily be faked.” However, a Reddit user who initially posted the conversation added credibility to the email’s authenticity by sharing another instance where they received a response from the CEO.

Alan Wake 2 to Reportedly Stay Exclusive, Despite Revenue Concerns

Despite receiving widespread praise from critics, the commercial success of “Alan Wake 2” has been less than expected. Remedy Entertainment’s survival horror game set a new record as their fastest-selling title, but surprisingly, it hasn’t yet made enough profit for the developers. In November 2024, the studio disclosed that the revenue from “Alan Wake 2” had largely recovered the project costs, but it hadn’t yet reached the point of breaking even. Notably, this statement was not based on sales of the physical edition or the profits generated by the two DLCs released after its launch.

One could logically infer that recent sales data for Alan Wake 2 might show a significant boost in sales since Remedy’s last update. Yet, it’s important to consider the potential income surge if the game were to be released on Steam, given the vast user-base of Valve’s platform. With such a massive number of PC gamers using their service, it’s likely that launching on Steam could substantially boost Alan Wake 2’s earnings.

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2025-01-27 22:53