Alan Wake 2 might get a physical release after all
THQ Nordic steps up
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Alan Wake 2might not be consigned to a digital-only release after all, as publisher THQ Nordic expressed its interest in providing a physical version of the upcoming title.
Releasing October 17,Alan Wake 2is the long-awaited sequel to Remedy’s 2010 cult hit. Sadly, fans were understandably left dismayed when the game’sofficial FAQ pageconfirmed a digital-only release onPS5andXbox Series X|S andEpic GamesStore. At least at the time of launch.
It looks like THQ Nordic wants to make sure that isn’t the case, however. Replying to Remedy’s official Twitter account, the publisher stressed to “give it some thought,” in regards to partnering with it for a physical release.
The rapport makes sense, as THQ published the physical PC version ofAlan Wakeover a decade ago. It’s sensible, then, that THQ Nordic would want to rebuild that relationship and ensure physical game collectors are satisfied.
@alanwake @remedygames I mean… we did the disc version of Alan Wake for PC back in the day ICYMI ;) And just because ONE person (or company) does not love physical, there is plenty who still do. Give it some thought. We’d love to go at it again! Full circle and all.May 25, 2023
For me,Alan Wake 2wasthe big winner at the recent PlayStation Showcase. The survival horror game is shaping up to be another resplendent feather in Remedy’s cap now that we’ve had snippets of gameplay and a through-the-keyhole look at the tortured writer’s next chapter.
The complete lack of a physical release for a game as high-profile asAlan Wake 2is pretty alarming at first. But, not all that surprising when digital purchases continue to trend upwards.
That doesn’t mean a physical release forAlan Wake 2shouldn’t be on the table, though. Digital marketplaces are volatile by nature; if store fronts are offline for whatever reason come launch day, you simply won’t be able to buy the game. Physical releases will also outlast online stores when they inevitably reach the end of their shelf life.
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For the sake of long term preservation, then, I sincerely hope Remedy and THQ Nordic (or another interested party) can reach an agreement for a physical version ofAlan Wake 2before launch.
Until then, if you’re fiending for a survival horror fix, check out theAlone in the Darkprologue demothat’s available to download and play right now.
Rhys is TRG’s Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.
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