Remedy discusses Alan Wake 2- Next Xbox, shorter dev cycles and why it won't launch on PlayStation

Eurogamer- Remedy Entertainment has discussed the heavily-rumoured Alan Wake 2, suggesting, if it happens, it won't take as long as the first game to create and won't launch on a PlayStation console.

Is there a team at Remedy working on Alan Wake 2, or at the very least thinking about it?

[NYC_Gamer]

They aren't allowed to bring Alan Wake to another console because of the contract they signed with MS.

[GraveLord]

Obviously.

[Machioto]

Would that apply if it went through steam.

Just because a few didn't like it doesn't mean others can't enjoy the idea of it possibly coming to the ps3.

Thanks for the info.

[NYC_Gamer]

The game is allowed to release on PC since it's not a console.

[Kran]

Alan Wake is owned by Remedy. They have said this over and over, and yet nobody still believes them.

[Frankfurt]

Yep. MS itself has said so, not only Remedy. PS3 fans just cover their ears and pretend it's aaaall because MS is evil and it's blocking Remedy (and CDR Project, and Epic and everyone else in the world).

Some people even say the graphics in 85% of multiplats being better on the 360 (look up the comparisons on digital-foundry) is all MS' fault. Delusional PS3 fans.

[Goozex]

Played this the other day and what a rip off in terms of storyline. This was tAken straight from "secret window" starring Johnny depp. Remedy, WHERE IS THE ORIGINALITY!!

[coolbeans]

"WHERE IS THE ORIGINALITY!!"

That should be aimed towards your trolling.

[BlackTar187]

Alan wake was awesome

[ZippyZapper]

matt801 you could not have failed harder. How can you play Alan Wake when all you have is a Playstation?

[ShoryukenII]

How do you know which console he has? *Looks at bubbles* Nevermind.

[dalibor]

He could have played it at his friends/family 360 perhaps because I myself did that before but than again if it's a troll than I doubt this is case lmao. But I myself would have gotten Alan Wake if it were ever released for the Ps3. You got yourself a potential buyer Remedy should circumstances ever come to fruition.

[IM_KINECTED]

People just like to think that every Microsoft exclusive isn't going to stay that way. I think Microsoft needs games like Alan Wake, right now it's an intermediate success, but the possibilities are endless.

I already knew it was staying with Microsoft as a franchise because I saw reports like this a couple of years ago, Microsoft paid to publish 3 full Alan Wake games. It's probably a pretty profitable deal with Remedy, sort of like with Epic Games and Gears Of War, it's more profitable to keep it to the 360 as opposed to taking a risk and putting extra time and money into developing for other console/s.

I cant wait to play American Nightmare, I'm also excited to see what Alan Wake 2 could bring to the table. Something tells me it's coming for the next Xbox, you just get that feeling from the interview.

[StrongMan]

"People just like to think that every Microsoft exclusive isn't going to stay that way."

Gee, I wonder why? Bioshock, Dead Rising 2, Mass Effect 2, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, GTA4 Episodes DLC, Limbo, Castle Crashers, Braid, Alan Wake(PC), Fable 3(PC), Fallout 3 DLC, Saints Row 2 & 3

"I think Microsoft needs games likeAlan Wake,rightnow it's an intermediate success"

Funny, when Sony games only sell 1.5 million it's a flop but when MS games only sell 1.5 million "it's an intermediate success"?

"it's more profitable to keep it to the 360 as opposed to taking a risk and putting extra time and money into developing for other console/s."

Classic. Never heard that one before. You have ZERO proof to back up that spin. No one ever said PS3 exclusives are "more profitable" to keep it on PS3 but Xbox exclusives ARE "more profitable" on Xbox only even when it only sells 1.5 million. You're a great spin artist.

@Ziggurcat

MS don't own Alan Wakw or Gears of War so when MS's 3 game deals are up Remedy and Epic can do whatever they want with Alan Wake and Gears of War. In this article when askes about a PS3 version Remedy said never say never.

[IM_KINECTED]

I sense a lot of anger in you, but Microsoft and most people don't count the PC as a "console". Thus a game going to PC still leaves the games as Xbox exclusive.

I never said 1.5 million is a flop, nor have I said PS3 games are flops. I am not sure why your so angered by what I'm saying, I've read the articles and I know what Remedy has said, they say it pretty clear that Alan Wake isn't going to the PS3, same with Gears Of War.

Dead Rising and Saints Row are different stories because they launched when the Xbox 360 did and there weren't any other competing consoles, so it made sense to publish the sequels on as many as possible.

Here is a little interesting article as to why Alan Wake is on PC, Microsoft pretty much gave permission for them to do so.

http://www.dsogaming.com/ne...

“I would like to make it clear that Microsoft funded the production of the first Alan Wake game, and while they were happy for Remedy to now self-publish on PC it is highly unlikely they would want to see the game on a competing console. While we do own the Alan Wake brand, Remedy doesn’t have rights to publish THE Alan Wake on PS3.”

[jetlian]

all those other games didnt have a 3 game deal so they were always up in the air. Ninja gaiden sigma bypassed MS deal by adding to the game. the rest were exclusive because ps3 wasnt out yet (major games)

Also if its been this long chances are it wont hit ps3 at this point. Now what they do with it next gen is another story

[Neko_Mega]

I bet you if it sales as bad as the first one, it will most likely come to a Playstation system to make that money back.

Xbox users didn't seem to care about it, they got better things to play like Gears, Halo and COD.

[ziggurcat]

they really should consider putting alan wake 2 on PS3 - i think it would do very well on the playstation.

[IM_KINECTED]

They have a publishing deal with Microsoft. The ball is totally in Microsoft's court. There is as much chance at Alan Wake being put on the PS3 as Gears Of War.

It's not going to happen.

[ziggurcat]

it would be nice, though :(

it's a good thing i have both systems.

[Kran]

Sony obviously didnt think so when they didn't even take any interest at the time.

[bebojet]

People need to get it in their heads that this game will never release on PlayStation, M$ made certain of that.

[FrigidDARKNESS]

The same can be said for $ony....they pay to keep there games exclusive.

[cstyle]

Can't wait to play this game. Glad its gonna stay on the 360.Why waste time and money on a ps3 version.

[spacedelete]

@GameSectorNet " @StrongMan - Yet the game has gone onto sell more than a million units, more than a fair amount of Sony's big players last year alone. "

this people is a prime example of a troll who doesn't even know what he is talking about.

Alan Wake flopped and flopped hard. it was doing so badly they had to bundle it free with every 360. after 5 years of advertising and hype the 1 million sale is nothing to cheer about. now look at Heavy Rain which sold 2 million on PS3 alone without being given away like a happy meal.

[WrAiTh Sp3cTr3]

It seems you're trying to make it out as if there wasn't a Heavy Rain bundle, which is funny because it actually had one when the game released. That's the opposite of the Alan Wake bundles which didn't appear until the game dropped to like $30. Hell, I'd wager Heavy Rains sales where good for that reason, lol, the one you'll find here http://playstationlifestyle...

[CGI-Quality]

@ GameSectorNet: The only PS3 exclusives that didn't sell a million last year were SOCOM and Motorstorm. That's not really a "fair" amount of PS3 titles, considering how many came out last year (not to mention, Alan Wake didn't sell 1 million units in it's first year). So let's not talk nonsense.

OT: I'm happy that Wake will have an Xbox identity, because too many games are spread on to too many devices these days.

[DigitalRaptor]

As long as they don't neglect the PC platform for so long like they did with the first game, I'll be satisfied. It will be a second stab in the back if AW2 is only on Xbox 360.

What is important to recognise though, is that Remedy owns the Alan Wake license, and they've had it licensed for PC. They can bring it to PS3 if they want. It's up to their internal decisions and whether or not they think it's worth it. I honestly believe the PS3 audience is too large to ignore at this stage.

[IM_KINECTED]

Microsoft gave the green light to Remedy to put Alan Wake on the PC because it's not a competing console.

http://www.dsogaming.com/ne...

Remedy owns the IP, Microsoft owns the publishing rights.

If this XBLA Alan Wake is a hit, I would suspect Microsoft might just pony up and buy Remedy, they are small enough to not cost too much and Microsoft could use a solid studio to work on future projects.

[josephayal]

I don't think anybody cares, PS3 owners also have a XBOX 360

[Abdou23]

The game has a great story and soundtracks.Gameplay is good but repetitive( same as most games really ) in other words if this game had the proper advertising and attention it could have been Microsoft's Uncharted.

[Paballo]

I still dont understand why Mircosoft does nt start making some internal studios,it just amazes me...We need more games like these and building a first party is where to start...I would not mind all this kinect family games if they had 10 of their own internal Devs making triple A games. Hats of to Remedy...I think they might want to double up thier internal team as they did not have the man power to make this a sandbox game as originally intended.