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?
Remedy says there's always a big challenge trying to match creative ambition with realistic budgets, and how many units you can sell.
I wish they had released a Steam version on launch. I feel that should have been part of their focus right away from announcing the game.
Would have made up alot of ground had they have released a physical version at the same time as the digital release.
I think thats where it bit them in the bum to be honest.
Weren't they whining over not breaking even a few weeks ago? No all-of-a-sudden they're talking about overspending on the budget?
Remedy Entertainment has announced that Alan Wake 2 has finally recouped its development costs and has been profitable since the end of 2024.
Should have been a physical release as well at launch. That would have changed the numbers. Hopefully they and others learn from this digital is great but so many out there like physical too.
Yup. I'd like to know how many physical copies it sold. I still haven't bought it yet, but I plan to.
I bought it right away but I’m sure it recieved less sales than it would have. I the end I’d rather wait to have dlc and game on disc, but you never know if that’s going to happen or not.
Remedy Entertainment reveals that Alan Wake 2 has sold over two million units and begun accruing royalties.
Probably would have sold a lot more had it been available physically at launch. I feel like Remedy's greed will eventually close them down.
I'm not sure it's about greed. I am one of the fans who waited until the physical version was released (I've only just played it, as a matter of fact).
Remedy's games are a hard sell in most regards. The nature of the story appeals to a smaller group of people than the average game with it's level of ambition. As a result, and to ensure they can release the game they want to make, they are required to partner with companies that impose restrictions and make decisions like seen in this case.
Remedy is not complaining that it has only just become profitable. They are used to this. I think it has been said that Alan Wake II is the game of theirs that has turned a profit quickest.
Out of all the developers out there, I think they are possibly one of the least greedy. Many other developers would choose to make decisions that increase their financial takings - Remedy seems to make decisions that allow them to release the game they want to release, without sacrificing the vision that they have.
I agree very Niche games , awesome but pretty niche. I do applaud them to sticking too their vision instead of buckling to the crappy spirit of the age.
Remedy's greed, talk about not knowing what you're talking about.
I'm guessing everyone forgot that Epic published and funded this game, and put the terms on its distribution...
I'm glad this finally broke 2 million units sold, but Silent Hill 2 hit that goal in far less time and on fewer consoles. Remedy really needs to rethink putting its games on EGS.
They aren't allowed to bring Alan Wake to another console because of the contract they signed with MS.
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!!
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.
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.
they really should consider putting alan wake 2 on PS3 - i think it would do very well on the playstation.