Alan Wake 2 Skips Steam for Epic Games Store, Confirms Tim Sweeney

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney shuts down Steam release 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 purchasing options, 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 title but also co-funded its development with Remedy. While Remedy reported Alan Wake 2's sales met expectations and expressed satisfaction with the collaboration, they've since announced they will self-publish future titles, ensuring wider platform availability, including Steam. It's also noteworthy that the game, over a year after launch, hasn't yet achieved profitability.