Alan Wake 2 Fast approaching, now with a firm release date (October 17th) and a great new trailer at the latest PlayStation Gallery. However, as fans read the fine print in the game Instructions In the section, stating its “digital only” release, it becomes clear that the lack of a physical release is really getting under their skin.
The developers cite several reasons for their decision. First, they point to the presence of modern digital consoles such as the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and Xbox Series S as an important factor. Second, they point out that ditching the physical disc allows them to keep the game’s price at a flat $59.99 for the console versions, while taking a ten dollar cut for the PC folks.
Finally, the developers expressed their desire to avoid selling an incomplete disc that required a one-day download, as it would not offer a great experience for fans.
at recent days Reddit topic, fans expressed their disappointment with comments such as “deeply disappointing”, “this makes me sad”, “easy pass in the game”, and “what a load of shit from the ****”. On Twitter, the sentiment remains consistent, with many individuals not only criticizing the decision, but also seeing it as part of a larger trend toward the gradual disappearance of physical games, such as Jackal 27And SmokeyAnd TheOtakuSpartan Everything is organized. Plus, longtime fans love it Dragonkin Heartbroken that Alan Wake 2 will not receive a Collector’s Edition like its predecessor.
The way Remedy articulates its ad while displaying a clear dedication and passion for what’s best for fans also exacerbates these foreboding feelings, as the decision is also driven in another direction; It is a direct response to the $10 price hike that has become so common on recent AAA releases.
Besides, technically speaking, to get the full experience (the two-story expansions included in the deluxe edition of Alan Wake 2) you’d still have to shell out $79.99 for consoles and $69.99 for PC. So it’s not like switching to discus will magically “cure” the whole situation.
Alan Wake 2, according to press releasewill use a new concept recognizing Alan Wake and controls As part of a larger interconnected universe (as hinted in the last DLC).
The game also makes the switch to the survival horror genre, which the developers believe is the key to tying the entire story together. There will be two parallel stories, two playable characters, and a slew of connections to the first game. However, for those who want to dive headfirst into the action of Alan Wake 2, the studio assures that the game will function as a standalone experience without having to play the previous games.
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