Alan Wake 2 delayed in effort to ‘give more room’ between main sport releases

Alan Wake 2, probably the most anticipated video games of the yr, is having its launch date pushed again—however not due to any technical difficulties or main points within the growth cycles. No, the sport is being delayed in an effort to sidestep probably the most high-traffic months for sport releases of the yr, the devs introduced as we speak.  

The sport, which was initially set to launch on Oct. 17, will see its launch delayed by 10 days, with its launch now set for Oct. 27 as an alternative. This choice from Treatment Leisure is one largely pushed by an especially aggressive online game market in mid-October. 

That month, avid gamers can be feasting on new releases, with video games like Murderer’s Creed Mirage, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and Tremendous Mario Bros. Surprise all slated for launch inside one week of one another. 

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“October is a tremendous month for sport launches and we hope this date shift offers more room for everybody to take pleasure in their favourite video games,” Treatment mentioned in a tweet earlier as we speak. 

This yr has been suffering from high quality sport releases and Alan Wake 2 remains to be going to be within the thick of an especially aggressive panorama, even with its new launch date. Whereas a 10-day delay doesn’t assure that the sport will surpass its rivals upon launch, it can be sure that the sport doesn’t go on the quick again burner for some gamers behind different main titles and franchises. 

Should you had been stoked in regards to the thought of taking part in a new Alan Wake game within the spookiest month of the yr, don’t fear, that prospect remains to be on the desk. Alan Wake 2 will nonetheless be launched in October, and if something, its launch date can be even nearer to Halloween, revving up the scary issue much more. 

Plus, the additional 10 days give gamers extra time to refresh their recollections on the story of the unique Alan Wake, ought to they should revisit the psychological mind-bender. 

Concerning the creator

Michael Kelly

Workers Author masking World of Warcraft and League of Legends, amongst others. Mike’s been with Dot since 2020, and has been masking esports since 2018.

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