Remedy Delves Deeper into Details about Alan Wake 2 Digital-Only Release, Highlighting Extended Polish Duration

Alan Wake 2, helmed by creative director Sam Lake and game director Kyle Rowley, will be released exclusively in a digital format. This decision was made to not only keep the game’s price lower, but also give the developers at Remedy Entertainment more time to polish the game. In an interview with Eurogamer, Lake and Rowley elaborated on their reasoning, expressing their desire to release a version of the game that they are proud of and that players will enjoy.

Lake explained that going digital-only aligns with the current thinking of both Remedy and Epic, and the timing felt right for this approach. Rowley added that a digital-only release allows the team more time for polishing the game, as the version on the disc needs to be playable without any patches.

By giving themselves more time to work on the game, the developers aim to deliver a better version to players. It’s worth noting that while a digital-only release may raise concerns, it allows for increased development time without the pressure of physical production constraints.

Digital-only releases have become increasingly common in the gaming industry. It remains unclear whether Starfield, another highly anticipated game, will also opt for a disc release. Regardless, the trend towards digital-only releases demonstrates the shifting landscape of game distribution.