Alan Wake 2 Skips Steam, Confirms Sweeney

A Reddit user recently received a succinct, and unfortunately negative, response from Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney regarding the release of Remedy's Alan Wake 2 on Steam. The user's simple inquiry about a Steam release date was met with a definitive "no," leaving the player to explore 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 title but also co-financed its development with Remedy. While Remedy reported that Alan Wake 2's sales met their expectations and praised the collaboration with Epic, they've also announced that future games will be self-published, opening the door for releases on platforms like Steam. Interestingly, it's been noted that the game has yet to turn a profit over a year after its release.