It has an english asia physical release.Not sure why this is getting shocked reactions, Alan Wake 2's not even the first survival horror to be digital only, we had Project Zero on PS5 with no physical release a year or so ago (and they even did a 'digital' deluxe edition...)
It has an english asia physical release.
Well, I'll wait for a deep sale on Alan Wake 2 then.
Meanwhile, here's something that I'll buy day 1.
Pretty funny that this needs to be said: He says things could change but the game on the disc should be playable
A lot of the auxiliary reasons for owning physical are going away, especially on the preservation front. It's far more common to have broken, incomplete or discs that serve as little else than an unlock code for a digital download as opposed to the instance where the disc comes in handy (Last Guardian that allows for 60FPS when it is unpatched on PS5, though I think the you might not be able to complete the game in that state iirc). It's a large reason that I've gone away from physical as what's on the discs is often obsolete. I still collect Switch games, even though those games often have the same issue, I just don't trust Nintendo moving forward.
But the primary benefit of physical is still there in transfer of ownership, so I'll never begrudge someone wanting physical. I just don't buy games casually anymore and if I'm unsure about something, I'll just wait for a deep discount.
This lie keeps getting pushed. The vast, vast, vast majority of physical games require/demand no updates to be played at the start. They are not broken, they are not unplayable, they are not "unlock codes". There is only a very small minority of primarily AAA games that are such.
Who said they can't be played from the start? The vast, vast majority of games receive patches to make the experience better either fixing performance or bugs and often get additional content. That's what makes preservation on consoles difficult as you either get versions that were printed to discs/cartridges or the latest patched version and nothing in-between. If you want version control, buy on GOG and store your library locally. And kindly fuck off with your "pushing lies" narrative.
another white character turned black for the benefit of the industry yaaay
Yes, this is why I think this is the right way to have exclusives, not taking away have that were already developed and even announced for a platform. I'll probably get it on console though, Remedy ports to PC tend to be badly optimized and buggy.Epic footed the bill for development, so makes sense that it’s EGS exclusive. I notice ol Timmy’s doing something right in charging us $10 less, since Epic doesn’t have to pay themselves a royalty.
You might be right but let's say all games costs 100 USD digital only – how many games would they sell? Those who only buy games used would not buy a single copy then. They would have to adjust down the prices in order to reach higher sales. Can't keep the prices at Apple levels of insanity.You're too naive, they're going to sell their 'first' digital-only game cheaper to convince people it's the way to go, but will raise the prices eventually blaming inflation / development costs / whatever. You'll still pay the same or more, just without the option of owning a copy of the game.
I was interested.
Saw epic only release...
Guess I'll experience this game for free on YouTube or twitch. I have no interest in anything epic except free games for as long as they promote exclusives on their store.
Yes butRemedy is fucking clueless. We know that Series S is digital only and the PS5 has a digital only console. Do you know how small a % those are though? I believe the PS5 disc version is like 80/20 and let those people who buy digital buy digital. Let us physical owners buy physical. Remedy has lost the fucking plot.
All that for only 20 dollars more?Digital Deluxe is $79.99 on PSN.
Pre-Order Bonus:
-Ornate Revolver Skin for Alan
-Survival Resources Pack (consumable)
Deluxe Edition Includes:
-Base Game
-Expansion Pass (Night Springs Expansion - additional story content, Lake House Expansion - additional story content)
-Nordic Shotgun Skin for Saga
-Crimson Windbreaker for Saga
-Celebrity Suit for Alan
-Parliament Shotgun Skin for Alan
-Lantern Charm for Saga
another white character turned black for the benefit of the industry yaaay
Yes, this is why I think this is the right way to have exclusives, not taking away have that were already developed and even announced for a platform. I'll probably get it on console though, Remedy ports to PC tend to be badly optimized and buggy.
They fund the game bro. Its like if Half life Alyx appearing on epic game store.
FUCK LIMITED RUN. I'm not giving these guys another cent of my money anymore. Ridiculous shipping times, poor communication and lack of shipping notifications (never got a notification that my copy of Mighty Goose arrived, other people have received their copies of Espaluga 2 and TMNT Collectors Edition and I haven't gotten mine yet, etc) pretty much turned me away from them. Most of these games can be imported from Play Asia or other places for cheaper and you don't have to wait as long.Don't worry guys, just wait for the big announcement next month:
Why taking away options to others make you happy? Enjoy your overpriced digital games and being tied to a mega corporation store front, let others enjoy what they enjoy and avoid being scammed, kids theses days....Is it finally happening?
Thank you Epic for being the first to go all digital. Someone needed to do it. The game trailer didn't interest me but might pick it up to support this change towards an all digital future. Hopefully other publishers see how well it does and decide to ditch physical releases for their own games.
Physical has been dying for a while now but it needs to die completely and for good.
LOL at the people saying they won't buy it. Well don't? But when it starts happening to more games you're gonna need to make a decision: suck it up and step into the future OR give up on gaming.
If you hadn't noticed yet... Sony and Microsoft are preparing people for digital only future. Last gen Xbox released an all digital console. This gen BOTH Xbox and PlayStation released an all digital console and Sony are rumoured to be releasing a PS5 with removable drive as soon as this year. Now, who wants to guess what will happen next gen? It's quite possible that we might get no console with support for playing discs.
There is zero point in buying physical games. It's time we get rid of them.
How is it DOA?
Plenty of people will happily buy it digitally and people who really want to play the game won't care if it's digital only. The only people who won't buy it are the ones stuck in 2005 and refuse to accept the future.
Yes, it isLol this is not AAA.
Thats Epic for you.Epic wants all the strings in they own hands, thats why no physical in consoles, you are crazy if you some fucking way support this bullshit. Anticoustomer level 100%
Sure you cant make money on something you sell in other stores.Epic footed the bill for development, so makes sense that it’s EGS exclusive. I notice ol Timmy’s doing something right in charging us $10 less, since Epic doesn’t have to pay themselves a royalty.
I bet you Steam would release HL:Alyx on EGS if EGS allowed it. Which they won't, since they curate their store.They fund the game bro. Its like if Half life Alyx appearing on epic game store.
Yes but
Physical Game Sales Are Down Substantially, According to New Report
A new report finds that sales of physical video games such as discs and cartridges are down substantially compared to digital sales.gamerant.com
Also Remedy didnt make any money of Alan Wake Remastered which might factor into Epic's decision.
Dont forget they fired their community manager because she was excited for Hogwarts Legacy.FUCK LIMITED RUN. I'm not giving these guys another cent of my money anymore. Ridiculous shipping times, poor communication and lack of shipping notifications (never got an notification that my copy of Mighty Goose arrived, other people have received their copies of Espaluga 2 and TMNT Collectors Edition and I haven't gotten mine yet, etc) pretty much turned me away from them.
Other companies (Strictly Limited/Signature Edition) are more transparent and more communicative with faster shipping times for similar products. Also, Play-Asia. Why wait for Limited Run for River City Girls 2 when you get you a double pack of 1 and 2 for less than the price of 1 from Limited Run? NO BRAINER.
#wrongthinkDont forget they fired their community manager because she was excited for Hogwarts Legacy.
Just a question, now i've pre ordered this digitally...does anyone know if it takes my Funds...it said I had to spend them by June 06th so I want to make sure i dont lose my free monies!
PC gamers have been living there for 15 years.
PC gamers have been living there for 15 years.
Is High On Life AAA? What about Monster Hunter Rise on ps5 and Xbox?Wow really. First AAA not getting a physical release. Holy shit Epic.
Good. What's the point of a disc if the game on it is an alpha build and the real game is finally patched in a year or more after release?From the FAQ on the official website
Alan Wake 2 FAQ — Alan Wake
If you run into any issues while playing Alan Wake 2, please go to the Epic Games Player Support page for Alan Wake 2 HERE to submit a report. General Information What platforms is Alan Wake 2 available on? Alan Wake 2 is available digitally for PC on the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and […]www.alanwake.com
Thank you Epic for being the first to go all digital.
I’ll let you in on something. A PS5 disc can go up to 100GB. They could easily fit most of the important stuff on there and maybe require an additional download depending on how competent the developer is.Good. What's the point of a disc if the game on it is an alpha build and the real game is finally patched in a year or more after release?
There ain't gonna be any PS5 backwards compatibility either. They may do the "upgrade" like they've done for PS4 games but that was mainly done to have any releases around launch.
Modern games cannot be completed on time because 80% of the team does no actual work.
After release development begins and the productive members of the team are left to get work done.