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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

 

[balls of snow]

Wow really. First AAA not getting a physical release. Holy shit Epic.

 

[DragoonKain]

Digital only = wait for major discount for me.

Also, LRG or someone will probably have a physical version in 2024.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

That sucks. I'd pay for a special edition.

 

[Fake]

No fucking way. I refuse to believe that.

Even Nintendo is releasing physical games.

 

[Represent.]

Awesome news actually. Wow. A studio trying something fucking new.

Also, easily the best lookin game of the show.

 

[Salty Popsicle]

We all knew this day would come. As the months and years pass less and less publishers will be willing to spend money on having a disc and box cover printed and shipped to stores.

 

[bender]

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

 

[winjer]

Only on the Epic store! They can sod off.

 

[Germuso]

It's a good way to kill a franchise.

 

[LectureMaster]

That's weird as released the Alan Wake remastered physically but decided not to for the sequel.
I'd like a physical copy on my shelf.

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

Boo.



Our "biggest project yet".

"Digital only".

 

[Carmen Winstead]

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

Bro will it ever end ffs…

 

[MOTM]

Rockstar games are the only ones I buy physical so this alright.

 

[Stuart360]

I think there will be more and more AAA games doing this over the remaining of this gen. Most Indie and AA games are already digital only anyway.

I think people wanting a disk drive in next gen consoles, well i certainly wouldnt bet money on it.

 

[apowhungo]

 

[Draugoth]

The game release date hasnt been announced for an hour and it's already DOA

 

[Sleepwalker]

I was there day 1 but no disc on PS5 and epic store exclusive lmao, im out remedy

 

[fatmarco]

All to justify that DAy. OnE. PaTCH.

I mean there is zero point buying disc games if the discs don't actually contain the games anymore.

 

[LordCBH]

Fuck all the way the fuck off, Epic.

 

[MaKTaiL]

The last time I bought a physical release was back on PS3. Nothing will change for me.

 

[analog_future]

I'm all digital anyway so no complaints from me. $59.99 is fantastic news.

 

[Barakov]

 

[Larxia]

Epic exclusive

 

[Killer8]

No thanks then. Anything that comes out as an Epic exclusive, I usually buy on PS5 as a physical copy instead so I can dodge having to use their storefront. I'm not going to commit to a digital purchase on PS5 which I won't be able to get rid of later.

 

[Mossybrew]

Yeah, fine by me, I haven't bought a physical game in well over a year anyway.

 

[RJMacready73]

I'm going all in Digital so this means nothing to me, hell I'm really looking forward to this, I loved the first one, bought the remaster and for some reason thought Microsoft had bought remedy and therefore AW2 was gonna be an Xbox exclusive, so this was a massive surprise for me.. pretty much the only one of the show tbh

 

[CircusOfValues]

Rockstar games are the only ones I buy physical so this alright.

You must have loads of free shelf space.

 

[reksveks]

Wow really. First AAA not getting a physical release. Holy shit Epic.

Think there may have been Ghostwire Tokyo as well.

 

[BigbyTheSheriff]

I've been all digital for at least 10 years, so no problem at all.

 

[angrod14]

 

[hinch7]

No physical copy on console and EGS on PC. Imma going to wait.

 

[jm89]

Gonna be waiting for a deep sale then.

 

[xVodevil]

Not that I like it but... Is really that big of a deal big deal? I still remember like what 8 years ago? getting my MGS V with a steel box with only a damn steam installer or whatever least possible data on disc and my key And not even counting the day1 patches and updates in some cases

 

[Mr.Phoenix]

Hehe...

I have been all digital since the launch of the PS4. Welcome to the future boys!

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

ok. cool

 

[Dr. Claus]

Nah, fuck you. I will buy the game when its on sale for 10 dollars digital or free from PSPlus.

 

[balls of snow]

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

Getting this version because Remedy needs it.

 

[Gudji]

It has begun.

 

[VaultBoy101]

I'm in the all digital club too, so sounds good. I'll take the discount.

 

[bender]

Getting this version because Remedy needs it.

Need it probably explains the EGS exclusivity too.

 

[Quezacolt]

This is a big fuck you for many fans like me.

No disc, no buy.

 

[balls of snow]

Need it probably explains the EGS exclusivity too.

Yeah no hate. You gotta do what you gotta do to secure funds and keep the lights on.

 

[adamsapple]

Think there may have been Ghostwire Tokyo as well.

To be fair that did have a physical release a year earlier, plus there is supposed to be a physical SKU for Xbox soon as well.

This is just flat out NO.

 

[ungalo]

Da fuck ?

What the hell is going on

 

[dorkimoe]

Booo!!! I’ll pay $10 more for a disc. Fuck this future

 

[bender]

Yeah no hate. You gotta do what you gotta do to secure funds and keep the lights on.

It always feels like they are teetering. I really haven't loved anything they've done since MP2, but by God was that an amazing game. Maybe it is just the trailers but I'm excited for AW2. It looks like they've ramped up the horror elements and lessened the shooty-bang parts or hopefully at the very least improved on the encounter variety and design.

 

[Sleepwalker]

They do the same for max payne remakes and control 2 and I wont buy any more of their games lol. Will wait for gamepass/ps plus

 

[Dr. Claus]

This is a big fuck you for many fans like me.

No disc, no buy.

Yep. Chasing short term monetary profits will hurt them in the long run. Which makes me wonder, how much of this game will be unfinished or rushed by the time of its release? Do they not think they can get the game finished and patched on disk before printing?

Makes me think that the game is oging to have a lot of issues.

 

[amigastar]

My last physical Game was GTA IV so i'm happy with the 49.99 bucks and digital only.