There’s also an $80 Deluxe Edition ($70 on PC), which will include an expansion pass (for the game’s two paid post-launch expansions) and several in-game cosmetics. Of course, that’s just the Standard Edition. The developer also says releasing Alan Wake 2 as a digital-only game will allow it to be sold at the usual $60 on consoles, while on PC, it will be priced at $50. “It is not uncommon to release modern games as digital-only.” “You can buy a Sony PlayStation 5 without a disc drive and Microsoft’s Xbox Series S is a digital only console,” Remedy writes. Why exactly is that the case? The developer mentions multiple reasons, first among them being the plain and simple fact that, as Remedy puts it, “a large number of people have shifted to digital only”. One tidbit in particular that catches the eye is the fact that Alan Wake 2 will be a digital-only release, with Remedy saying it has no intention to release physical versions of the game. Following that showing, the developer has also unveiled plenty of other details in an official FAQ. When not writing about video games, George is playing video games.The recent PlayStation Showcase brought with it our first look at gameplay and in-engine footage for Alan Wake 2, and it’s fair to say that Remedy Entertainment’s survival horror sequel has made another strong impression. He's been writing about the industry since 2019 and has worked with other publications such as Insider, Kotaku, NPR, and Variety. George Yang is a freelance writer for IGN. However, those two games also were available in physical discs.Īlan Wake 2 launches on October 17 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
It's interesting to see some publishers refuse to increase their prices on new releases, as others like Nintendo and Microsoft did with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Redfall, respectively.
Those who preorder the game wll receive the ornate revolver skin for Alan and survival resources pack for Saga. It includes the expansion pass containing the Night Springs Expansion and Lake House Expansion, a parliament shotgun skin and celebrity suit for Alan, as well as a nordic shotgun skin, crimson windbreaker, and lantern charm for Saga. Since the standard version of the game is kept at a lower price point, the digital Deluxe edition will cost $70. They also do not want to ship a disc that requires a download /RX54tqfoE3- Wario64 May 24, 2023 The game is digital only due to a large number of people shifting to digital only and helps keep the price at $59.99/$49.99. There are also currently no plans to produce a physical copy of Alan Wake.Īlan Wake 2 FAQ. The studio didn't want to want to ship a disc and have it require a download for the game either as it wouldn't be a great experience. Remedy continued by saying that not releasing a disc helps keep the price of the game at $60 on console and $50 on PC.
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