Without a Physical PS5 Release, Alan Wake 2 Is Still Remedy's Fastest Selling Game | Push Square

20.02.2024 - 00:44 / pushsquare.com / Alan Wake / Tero Virtala

Fans want a physical edition of Remedy’s horror sequel Alan Wake 2, but the critically acclaimed game isn’t exactly struggling on digital storefronts. The title has now sold 1.3 million copies worldwide, making it the fastest-selling title in the Finnish firm’s history. It previously reached one million units by the end of December 2023, so it looks like word of mouth has been good through the first two months of 2024.

“We are happy with the start of Alan Wake 2’s sales,” said CEO Tero Virtala in a press release. “The price point has also remained at a high level, and the game has already recouped a significant part of the development and marketing expenses. We will continue to develop the game to serve existing fans and attract new players and expect the game to continue selling well.” The developer is currently working on two paid downloadable expansions for the title.

Virtala added that the success of its sequel has helped it invest further into upcoming projects: “Condor, Control 2, and Max Payne 1 and 2 remake have all increased development pace thanks to the personnel released from Alan Wake 2, and we expect these projects to reach their next development stages during the first half of 2024. We now have two established franchises: Control and Alan Wake, which are linked through the Remedy Connected Universe. Growing and expanding these franchises will be a key part of our future.”

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The all digital future is coming whether we like it or not ladies and gentlemen.

This article just provides further evidence. Will continue buying physical for as long as possible but the writing is on the wall.

I showcase my digital collection by writing names of purchased games on my living room wall

Superb game...will defo get the dlc when it's out

You buy the game digital to support the dev and then when it's off the market you just homebrew your console (it will be possible by that point) and continue to play the game. Nothing is ever truly lost when you go digital. Unless they shut down the servers....and even then, if the game was loved enough then fans will just bring it right back. Don't fear the digital future too much. There will always be a way to access content.

The DiscBoys who revelled in its “failure” will be a little more subdued for a while

Come on remedy give me physical version to touch with my Cheeto fingers!

Im glad, its an amazing game.

The only thing I miss about physical is going to the Asda at midnight for a newly released game.

@Czar_Khastik Your top tier ***** posting is half the reason I read the comment section.
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