Alan Wake in talks for Xbox One port; a sequel might hit anywhere, including PlayStation

Talks are underway between Microsoft and Remedy Entertainment to bring the original Alan Wake to the Xbox One, Remedy's chief creative officer Sam Lake told Polygon.

"I would love that to happen," Lake said. "Nothing has happened yet, but we are discussing this possibility with Microsoft.

[greenmiker]

Next Alan Wake will come to PS4, I doubt though for Wii U release.

[DarkOcelet]

That would be good news. Such an underrated game.

[Gazondaily]

Yeah it would be wicked if the PlayStation crowd could get a chance to play this. It would help with sales too because Alan Wake didn't really set the world on fire with its sales (partly due its unfortunate release window).

[edit] Ah sorry I misread this. I thought the port could come to PS4. The sequel actually might:

"When it comes to sequels it's our thing, we can do whatever makes sense and what's best for the franchise overall,"

MS might be sweeping this up with Spencer on board.

[vishmarx]

it was flawed and released alongside RGR. had a little too much combat as well.
that being said, I FREAKING LOVED IT.
IM A HUGE SUCKER FOR SUCH GAMES. if only it had pacing and world design more akin to 'life is strange'
the first few hours are so intriguing and then it turns into a shootfest later on.
i was saddened when ms wanted something with more 'commercial appeal' (sam lake's words) and cancelled alan wake.
and with a little better pacing and subtler action i can see this kind of game doing really well on playstation.
and its nobody's fault, its just each console demographics.
alan wake needed to be more story/exploration focused than it was

[bouzebbal]

i loved this game in the beginning, but its repetitiveness let me down. good game overall

[chrismichaels04]

Alan Wake was one of the few games I enjoyed on the 360 along with the Gears of War and Mass Effect games. An Xone remaster would be a pretty good sign that a sequel might be coming.

I'm glad Remedy can have more freedom with choosing which platform they can release Alan Wake 2 on. Much like with Respawn bringing TitanFall 2 to PS4, Remedy could also take advantage of the huge PS4 community and sell a ton more copies. I would definitely consider playing Alan Wake 2 on either PS4 or PC.

[breakpad]

i got bored with the first one ,i dont care for a sequel.. MS is nt idiot that didnt bought the IP immediately

[HighResHero]

Picked it up on GOG a few months ago. Happy to be playing through it right now.
It's a game that could use PROPER sequel.
As long as they don't try to "appeal to a wider audience" by turning it in to trash and alienating everyone(RE series) we could have a winner.
If they make it even more hardcore that would be great too.
Oh and p0lygon ;/

[darthv72]

A very under the radar type of game. i loved it and the xbla spin off. If a XB1 port is made, then i would hope they include the two dlc expansions and the xbla game american nightmare.

that would make for a great compilation.

[Bdub2000]

I don't know, it's better than nothing (it was a great game) but Getting tired of remasters.

:/

[Gority]

@Septic

I think a lot of people who really wanted to play it were able to play on PC eventually. My guess is the game did a lot better on PC than on 360 as well, it was constantly very cheap on Steam sales. I really wonder how much the game sold digitally.

With that said, no doubt being available on Sony platforms would increase potential sales.

No doubt I'm going to get flamed for this.... but I feel the 360 just wasn't the right platform for Alan Wake. Sony platforms have always welcomed more niche titles, which in my mind Alan Wake is. The 360 just always seemed like the Halo/Gears/Madden box to me. The X1 on the other hand has done a much better job at getting away from that stereotype with Phil leading that charge, especially with games like Sunset, Ori, and in the future scalebound. I'm sure there are others as well.

[oasdada]

It probably sold less due to more fps fans on xbox.. a port would be a good way to assess future expections on the ps platform for a possible sequel.. i just want them to stick to the original idea of an open world game where we investigate in the day and survive at night.. yea sounds a lot like folklore but that was the initial plan

[Gamer1982]

it was never under rated lets get that straight. It just wasn't well known that's the main thing. Critics loved it as did gamers who played it. Using underrated is wrong as it wasn't it just didnt sell as well as remedy thought thanks to remedy not having a mass advertising budget and not being hyped at all not many got to play it.

[RedDevils]

Played it on PC, it was meh not fall that trap again

[Neonridr]

If MS opts to not pick it up it might show up on PS4. I believe they have first dibs at the game. And they would be stupid to not make it happen.

I could see MS getting Remedy to make an Xbox One port and then have them work on the sequel after. This way it gets the new Xbox One owners a chance to try the game if they missed it the first time around.

I really loved AW and can't wait to play more.

[BitbyDeath]

Probably just an empty threat.
AKA we want more money MS, pay up.

[MasterCornholio]

Now thats interesting.

:)

[higgins78]

I own a Wii U and very modest PC in which Alan Wake runs flawlessly. A good game, not a great game, but worth owning/playing just for the flashlight/attack mechanic. My Wii U on the other hand has far bigger fish to fry...

[umair_s51]

I never owned 360, so this would be no-brainer. But if it is only a simple port I will not pay a cent over $20.

[Automatic79]

Phil is on board for a sequel on Xbox One.

[VealParmHero]

I think it would be good for the game to go multiplat. But I've been saying for years now, MS should really have purchased this studio a while back or if it's still possible. Great way to bolster 1st party and solidify exclusive content. But hey, w.e. As long as they continue to make great games, Idc where they come to .

[AngelicIceDiamond]

"Alan Wake in talks for Xbox One port; a sequel might hit anywhere, including PlayStation"

That'd be interesting actually. But the last thing MS needs to to do is let this game hit PlayStation imo. Its a unique Ip that MS needs to hold on to.

The last thing that needs to happen is letting go of exclusives. Enough of this timed jazz and start making projects that stay on X1. Phil's a smart guy he knows the repercussions of letting this game go. Xbox fans will eat him alive if this goes multiplat.

Sure it would suck if it ended up on PlayStation but I wouldn't be apart of the raging Xbox crowd. I'll be more upset of the fact that MS is carelessly letting go of its games and further prove MS is pathetic, nearly laughable holding on to worthwhile exclusives.

Like I said it'll be interesting and the game will in fact sell tons more. But MS needs its own personal portfolio of exclusives games and imo, they need to completely buy out Alan Wake Ip and make it their own full time game.

[_-EDMIX-_]

"That'd be interesting actually. But the last thing MS needs to to do is let this game hit PlayStation imo. Its a unique Ip that MS needs to hold on to.

The last thing that needs to happen is letting go of exclusives"

....its not Exclusive...I played it on PC and MS doesn't own the IP.

They didn't when they were publishing Mass Effect, Ninja Gaiden, Alan Wake, Gears Of War, Dead Rising 3, Ryse and the list goes on.

I'm sorry but what you think MS would do or wouldn't let happen doesn't make sense as their history of publishing titles they don't own shows more they would be ok with it.

Consider the above, most of the titles ended up else where and published by the IP owners....

" MS needs its own personal portfolio of exclusives"

I 100% agree with you on that one, but they've shown over the years that they care more about the sales of the system and not establishing a owned library of IPs...

Out of Sony and Nintendo, MS publishes the most titles they DON'T OWN THE IP to. They seem to be quite fine with having timed games or being the "first" with a title that gets them huge sales on their system then building a library of life long exclusives.

If its cheaper for them to pay Remedy to make it timed and get huge sales for XONE, they'll do it vs actually buying the IP.

Ryse, Sunset Overdrive, Titan Fall, Dead Rising 3, Tomb Raider goes to really show you what they would pay for. If MS focus this gen was in house, those deals would not be made in the first place, at least not so many of them.

I see this deal likely being timed or Remedy making it fully mulitplatform from the start.

[Neonridr]

@EDMIX - I fail to see your point. You do realize that MS still makes money in the end from PC ports right?

[Magicite]

You know that third parties have abandoned WiiU, project Cars being last.

[Pogmathoin]

Like some movies, they may not set the world alight when first released, but end up with that cult status, must play game. I would expect MS to get sense and tie down this game. A sequel will happen, and be for Win 10 as well no doubt....

[Nirvana31591]

If they actually want to sell their game they'd release it on PS4.

[spicelicka]

lol you could say the same with many PS exclusives.

P.S. If you scroll down you'll see an article saying Alan Wake franchise has passed 4.5 million. That's "selling" to me.

[MasterCornholio]

Wasn't that with an install base of over 70 million consoles?

[Ron_Danger]

Franchise includes the PC version and the downloadable content so that spreads your argument pretty thin.

Don't bring up a vague point just because you hope us Sony gamers don't know the facts.

[Neixus]

How would you know if it's ''selling'' if you don't know the figures it cost to make the game?

[marlinfan10]

This is a first. A new IP hits 4.5 million copies sold but somehow that's not good lol. Okay...

@sparta

How many games never hit 4.5 million between ps3, 360 and pc? A lot. I wouldn't call 4.5 million great but it's definitely not bad.

[sparta76]

@ master 4.5 million on 360, pc and steam.
I think they just hit 4.5 about a few weeks ago

[MasterCornholio]

@Sparta

Oh OK.

I didn't know that the game was multiplatform.

Thanks for the info.

[oasdada]

Most ps games wud not be even in development if they wrnt on PS.. no alan wake 2 on 360 proves that

[_-EDMIX-_]

No...no you can't. Many PS exclusives are owned by Sony. Alan Wake is not owned by MS, Remedy owns the IP. MS merely published the game on 360, Remedy published the game on PC...

[LexHazard79]

@master, wasnt there plenty games on Playstation that didnt sell well, even with a 80million plus install base? it worked both ways.

[vega275]

@ EDMIX

I posted this in the other thread. so i think I'll do the same here

http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

Remedy asked MS to allow them to release it on PC. which is why it came to PC. so again Thank MS for allowing you guys to play it on PC. since had they not you wouldn't have played it.

[Neixus]

Lol @ people who think the sales number alone is worth anything. You need to add budget and the cost to create the game in.

let's say the cost to make Alan Wake was 50million dollars, and it sells 4.5m copies, that's profitable and it -sold good-

Now, let's say the game had cost the same amount of money, as GTA V. The game still sells 4.5m copies, but it wouldn't be profitable and it would be considered to have really bad sales.

[Neixus]

Wow, disagreeing?
This like disagreeing with the fact that 2+2=4

I need to stop commenting on n4g.

[star_lancer]

Or you could just stop guessing what a game cost to make. Your comment seems to be trying to downplay AW's sales without any real numbers to back you up. That's why you're getting disagrees. 2+2=4 is a fact. Your guesses aren't.

I mean, nobody in their right mind would believe Alan Wake cost as much to make as GTA V - that's just a ridiculous comparison to make.

[Dario_DC]

My favorite game on the 360! Loved the story, gameplay and the awesome soundtrack, was really disappointing that most of xbox owners were all over Halo\Gears at the time... This game deserves more attention\sales than it got.

[RiseofScorpio]

Nah Remedy is THE best 2nd party MS has imo. I think Phil will give AW2 the green light, providing they increase their productivity. 5 years a game is a tough sell for any publisher unless its GTA.

[Kingdomcome247]

Who's first in your eyes?

[BiggerBoss]

I think you misread his comment

[Kingdomcome247]

I completely did lol. Sorry, coffee hadn't quite kicked in. After rereading it I completely agree, and strike my question.

[ThePresentIsAgift]

That would be so good, I have it on steam such an awesome game. Bring it back to Xbox Microsoft, do the smart thing!

I'll never forget when I played it on 360 in 2010, blew me away back then, so moody and atmospheric-still makes me jump now haha.

[TwoForce]

This is good idea for Alan Wake games. I hope.

[pecorre]

Bought the first one on PC (never owned a 360). I hope it's released on xb1, pc and PS4. More people need to play Alan Wake.

[DevilishSix]

Loved Alan Wake the two dlcs and American Nightmare. It's a shame that Quantum Breaks game play ideas were supposed to be Alan Wake 2.

Anyways since Microsoft crapped on Alan Wake, Sam said they were ready for the sequal after the first was done, Microsoft wanted something else. Hope Sony brings Alan Wake to playstation I want this franchise to continue. Love games with thick atmosphere and setting, gives me shivers.

[Manic2014]

"It's a shame that Quantum Breaks game play ideas were supposed to be Alan Wake 2"

I'm kinda glad they turned to QB. I think taking a gap between sequels is a good idea. That and QB look's amazing.

[comebackkid9891]

Come home Remedy!

[TheRedButterfly]

They are home.

[DougLord]

Never played the original. Not sure if I would play the port. I'm actually really sick of Ports. HMCC Was Great Because It Was 4 Games. But TLoU, GTA5, God of War etc.... full price!!! Let's focus on new games, new IPs and next gen game play.

[InTheLab]

Loved Alan Wake. The only issue I had was how the game spoiled itself by letting the player know when and where enemies were coming. Also pissed me off that you lost all your weapons after each day/night cycle. Basically killed the survival aspect of it. May as well blow through flares and ammo because it's gone after each chapter.

[Kingdomcome247]

Easily one of my favorites last gen. More people should get the chance to play this.

[OpieWinston]

Obviously Sam Lake is focused on finishing QB and then Matias will probably shop Alan Wake 2 around.

First to Microsoft, and if that doesn't work they'll market it to other publishers.

And their development cycle is so long that it'll be hard for people to support it, I think Microsoft is their best shot especially if they do an Alan Wake remastered to build up the installbase to justify the sequel.

[GameDev1]

Alan wake 2 was actually shopped to MS first, but they turned it down because they wanted something different hence the release of Quantum Break

That polygon article about Alan wake 2 prototype talked about it

Seems more likely the sequel will be multiplatform

[OpieWinston]

That was 5 years ago.

This is a new Microsoft Studios/Microsoft and Phil was the one who was very supportive of the project but Don and the others didn't see it.

They went with QB because it fit the TV portfolio they were doing.

If you think they aren't going to Microsoft first once QB gets near it's release, then you've never understood the sales market. You don't just continue down the list 5 years after trying to pitch your idea, you revisit with a new pitch.

It's actually less likely at this point Alan Wake 2 will be multiplat.

[DevilishSix]

Sad you get disagrees when its truth. It is right in that article MS turned down the sequal right after Alan Wake was completed. This place is infected with morons.

Oh Opie in case you forgot the whole TV idea came from Alan Wake. QB is a direct rip off of Alan Wake 2 prototype.

[lunatic0001]

That was a while back...and Spencer wasn't running things

[gangsta_red]

No doubt that MS will have first say for any new Alan Wake.

I doubt MS would let that go especially when Phil said he would be interested in revisiting Alan Wake in the the future.

Also Remedy had a chance or could have just went ahead with Alan Wake 2 for other platforms, instead they went with QB which tells me they were also more interested in working on a new IP and not really a sequel.

[Manic2014]

Also have to factor in the size of the team Remedy have. It would take much longer time for them to develop on multiple systems compared to one. I think MS will want to keep Alan Wake as a Xbox Franchise.

[tekksin]

............why... lol...

[Kingscorpion1981]

The PC version was awesome

[iNFAMOUZ1]

no chance, keep dreaming, its one of microsofts best exclusive game s

[gamertk421]

I really hope this stays Xbox exclusive. Say no to Sony, Remedy.

[MasterCornholio]

Wouldn't more sales be better for remedy?

Unless Microsoft funds the project.

[PlayableGamez]

By that logic, exclusives shouldn't exist.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

@Master I see what your saying but you could make that argument last gen.

Put Resistance on 360 is will guarantee sell more.

See what I'm saying? PlayStation gamers would never want that to happen.

[gangsta_red]

@Master

We could apply that logic to any third party game that's an exclusive for one system.

[MasterCornholio]

@Above

Why would anyone wish for a game to remain exclusive? I mean if an exclusive becomes multiplat wouldn't that mean more sales for the developers?

If FromSoftware announces Bloodborne for the XB1 I wouldn't get mad. Because if Bloodborne was multiplat it would !mean more sales for FromSoftware. More sales translates to a higher revenue which can be used to fund the development of new games.

I know there are situations where a game can't be multiplat. Like when a company saves a game by funding its development, when they help develop the game or when the game is being produced by first party studios.

If remedy wants to receive a higher income by making the game multiplatform I dont see an issue with that. If Microsoft helps fund the development of the game or buys Remedy then I dont see why it can't be an exclusive to the system.

I'm pretty open minded about these types of things.

P.S I only used bloodborne as an example. I dont mean to offend anyone with it.

[funkybudda]

How is this game Xbox exclusive when it has gone for dirt cheap during steam sales the past few years? I always find it funny when people say xbox exclusives because more often than not those games are also available on PC. 4.5 million sold? I wonder how many were sold during steam sales, lol.

[Reaper29r]

Dude, they are referring to it as console exclusive. A lot of PC gamers would deny this to their graves, but xbox and PC are in the same family pretty much. That's why so many release on both, and will continue to release on both with their new PC gaming initiative. Funny how a lot of people bash MS, yet don't realize a lot of times it's releasing on PC and xbox because of them. Either they helped fund development and/or they didn't lock the franchise down. You're negativity makes zero sense to me. Reference the euro gamer article quoted above and be glad they let it come to PC as an example. But folks will complain about anything.

Also, it's not hard to sell a good game on a system when the requirements aren't high and it's $3.99 . Just saying.

[cfc78]

Don't see Ms missing out on this I'll expect an announcement at E3 if it's being made.

[umair_s51]

1080p/60fps, 4x textures, dlc is minimum for remaster

[MetroidFREAK21]

Never played it, heard it was good, but didn't give it a fair shake... If it comes to XB1... Will definitely get it. And If the sequel comes to PlayStation, that's awesome. Means more people can enjoy the game :)

[gamer7804]

Sequel pleeeaaase!

[ScorpiusX]

Phil Spencer and MS need to lock down the AW & AW 2 along with other IPS ideas to Xbox . Don't repeat another Bio-ware mishap MS. As for the sequel I say bring it .

[Smokingunz]

Microsoft better lock down this sequel.alan wake is such a great game that was underrated. I would hate to this game go to Tbe ps4. Itll give ps fans something else to rub in xbox1 face.

[leahcim]

Its sounds weird to me is almost saying that next Gears of War will come to ps4 as well...

Well I loved the first one (played on PC). It would be awesome to see the next chapter on the ps side.

[Loadedklip]

LOVE the first game. Give me a sequel!!!

[sander9702]

As long as they bring back the same formula from the original Alan Wake before the delay I will happily buy whatever console it comes out on!

[Skankinruby]

Only twice was i ever tempted to buy an Xbox 360. Once when bioshock was still exclusive and the other with Alan wake. Its not a system seller for me but I'd love to experience this game i sure hope it comes to ps4

[WilDRangeRfc]

360 was a great system and will go down as one of the greats in history,had more fun on the 360 than any other console I have owned to date,I have PS4 and X1,miss the Gears days when me and friends would play days,months on end on Horde co-op and MP,you missed out mate

[Skankinruby]

Precisely the reason i never bought one, online/multiplayer does absolutely nothing for me. I lived with my brother for a year and i played entirely through gears 1 and 2 on his 360 to understand the hype since halo couldnt catch my interest and i just didn't get it. But i respect other people's opinions, there's something for everyone

[death_gun]

that's funny because I had a 360 too and I think it was one of the worst and most boring console ever with only boring fps games lame bulky controller and shitty over saturated graphics, I switched to PS3 and it was awesome way better than anything else more games and a bigger variety, that's why I went with PS4 this gen and i'm glad I did I would never buy an xbox again

[kenwonobi]

I want this game on PS4. If it doesnt end up there? There is always Until Dawn, Silent Hill, Resident Evil and such. I would just love a large library of horror games.

[cyphertech]

Hopefully ms doesn't pay to delay pc version again.

[TeamLeaptrade]

I would welcome an Xbox One port and a sequel on as many consoles as possible. Remedy made a hit with Alan Wake and to see it on as many consoles would be nice. I'm more excited about a sequel though.

[Ryan741]

Its natural home is Xbox and I don't see them letting it go to a rival.

[Gilgamesh15]

Why is it that MS has such a hard time locking down exclusives? I guess what is really needed are more first party studios. So far this is all they have on their list:

Microsoft Game Studios
343 Industries
Big Park
Black Tusk
Good Science
Lift London
Lionhead
Mojang
Press Play
Rare
Leap Experience Pioneers
Team Dakota
Twisted Pixel
Turn Ten

[Father__Merrin]

Alan Wake 2 would be perfect on PS4

[Femto]

just give me more alan wake, i dont care what platform

[ThePresentIsAgift]

I think (and I could be wrong) that the largest majority of developers are perhaps a little cautious when it comes to supporting Microsoft's console exclusively.

You have to remember that Sony's playstation one console, in its day practically reinvented the wheel. It was cooler than ice, crazy powerful back then with arcade perfect ports from Namco sealing the deal and was practically free for developers to publish on. So many devs have long history with Sony from the golden days (From Software for instance).

That was 1994, it was as unstoppable force on the turn of a technical revolution. Then in 2000 Sony did it again with built-in DVD playback and again, lots of horse power for a home system back in the day.

In late 2001 Microsoft rocks up with a large box with an X on the top. I had one and loved it, pads before the S type were obscene as was the requirement to buy a DVD remote to watch films. It may have been ambitious but it was far from slick.

360 was epic and at the same time Sony were making questionable design choices then Microsoft-now famously drops the ball with their tivo reveal.

I love what they've done with the 'One to date to really give the gaming fans what they want balanced against robust media features.

For every generation of Sony's console high software sales have been practically guaranteed. I'm not sure any other console manufacturer could potentially say that.

[Germany7]

Would be great Alan Wake 2 for PS4, but let's be honest, that's not going to happen, MS will not want to lose the IP and it is understandable, every company needs exclusives.
The first game it's really good.

[XanderZane]

I'd be happy to see a sequel for this on the XB1. The remastering of the original game would do well on the XB1, especially if it included all the DLC as well. I'd pick it up. Phil will probably make this happen and have something to show at next years E3. Don't think we'll see anything year on it.

[_LarZen_]

Just buy it on Steam for nothing. Looks better then ever...

[Picnic]

I'd love to see Alan Wake 2 on PS4.

I've never played the original because I don't have an Xbox360.

It looks very atmospheric, if repetitive in mechanics over time. At the end of the day, I couldn't miss out on Uncharted, Heavy Rain and Beyond Two Souls so I opted for a PS3 and have never regretted it.

If the Xbox360 didn't have Alan Wake it would have been an even easier choice.

But I think Quantum Break is Alan Wake meets Max Payne anyway so Microsoft's big problem is how can Rise of the Tomb Raider be expected to be their answer to Uncharted?
It just doesn't carry the same weight of love for the characters and situations.

Remedy aren't half a complicated studio in terms of creating 3 different series, abandoning one and then making 2 series that are in some ways similar to Max Payne anyway. It's like I want to identify with the 'pain' of a character but they never stay committed to one for very long (they didn't originally intend to make a sequel to Max Payne - the original game was more tense than the sequel) and you don't hear from them for ages so you think they've all gone on holiday.