Steam Bypassed: Alan Wake 2 Release Exclusive

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney shuts down Steam hopes for Alan Wake 2. A Reddit user's inquiry regarding a Steam release for Remedy's Alan Wake 2 received a blunt response from Sweeney: it won't be happening. The concise reply offered no further explanation, leaving the player to consider alternative platforms, such as Xbox.

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This situation highlights the unique nature of Alan Wake 2's exclusivity. Unlike many Epic Games Store exclusives, Epic Games not only published the game but also co-funded its development with Remedy. While Remedy expressed satisfaction with the collaboration and sales meeting expectations, they've since announced future self-publishing, paving the way for releases on platforms like Steam. Interestingly, the title hasn't yet reached profitability over a year post-launch.