Well Played writes:
Releasing a direct sequel to a game with a cult following 13 years after the original is one hell of a bold swing by Remedy Entertainment, especially as its riding the momentum gathered by the certifiable hit that is Control. While a small (yet vocal) few never gave up hope for a return from the haunted writer and his flashlight, enough time had passed that many assumed Alan Wake would forever be trapped in the Dark Place. As unlikely as it once seemed, the clacks of a typewriter can be heard echoing from Cauldron Lake once more, though much has changed. Alan Wake II tears up the manuscript and rewrites itself as a true survival horror experience, reinvigorating the long-dormant narrative and fully interweaving it into Remedy’s new shared universe in the process.
Choosing Epic over Steam and antagonizing the entire physical media fanbase, it's no wonder the masterpiece Alan Wake 2 didn't make a profit.
I asked for this game as a gift. My wife couldn't find it at Gamestop, Amazon, or anywhere else.
I didn't realize it was digital only, I just figured it sold out because of the reviews and how good it looks.
Most consumers don't read gaming news daily, how would they know it's digital only?
Plus, outside of seeing it on Jackfrags YouTube channel, I hadn't seen much in the way of marketing.
Unfortunately Remedy has become a bit of a nasty studio over this past decade, You just need to look at their business decisions and other projects they attempted. They are not pro consumer at all.
I wonder if they've learned their lesson? Who am I kidding, of course no gaming company does at this point. Keep making those mistakes.
Remedy has released its financial statement for the first quarter of 2024, and despite strong sales, Alan Wake 2 has yet to recoup its development costs.
Lol. I imagine there's still alot of people that buy physicals. Or atleast see what kind of new games are out by what they see in real stores. This is on them. Idda paid 70 day one physical. Now I won't pay more then 15 for it
Remedy has made a couple of changes to its core management team with the goal to grow Alan Wake and Control into larger franchises.
Changes like not being anti consumer? putting out Alan Wake Remastered on disc but not the sequel?