Alan Wake 2 Steam Release: Will It Finally Happen?

In 78 days, Alan Wake 2 will be celebrating its one-year anniversary from its October 26, 2023, launch. It was a critical success, with fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the thrilling story. However, despite the initial excitement surrounding the game, Alan Wake 2 has yet to turn a profit and generate royalties for Remedy Entertainment. This is likely due in part to the game skipping Steam and physical launches.

Everything you need to know regarding the Epic Game Store exclusivity deal on Alan Wake 2 and whether we might see it come to Steam one day. Many players have been eagerly awaiting the chance to purchase the game on Steam, where they can add it to their collection and enjoy all the benefits of the platform.

Annapurna has announced a partnership with Remedy Entertainment to co-produce and co-finance the development of Control 2. This collaboration could potentially help alleviate some of the financial strain on Remedy from the lack of profitability with Alan Wake 2. Despite being one of the most successful games released by Remedy Entertainment, Alan Wake II still hasn't recouped its expenses, according to a new financial report.

Remedy says that half of Control 2's budget will be provided by Annapurna in exchange for film and TV rights for the IP, and Alan Wake too. This partnership could open up new avenues for revenue that could help offset the losses from the sequel. A lot of people believed that Alan Wake 2 was a commercial flop. That assumption was based on the fact that Remedy hadn't revealed the game's sales numbers, leading many to speculate about its success.

Yes, Alan Wake 2 works on a Steam Deck! But before you get too excited, there are some fairly major caveats. The first is that you need to be running Windows, which may limit the number of players who can access the game through this platform. Despite these challenges, there is still hope that Alan Wake 2 will eventually make its way to Steam, where it can reach a wider audience and potentially turn a profit.