Alan Wake 2 Hit With 10-Day Delay

Alan Wake 2 has been a very long time coming, however followers must wait slightly bit longer as the sport has been pushed from October 17 to October 27.

In a press launch, developer Treatment Leisure does not cite a technical purpose for the delay, solely writing that “October is a tremendous month for sport launches, and we hope this date shift offers more room for everybody to get pleasure from their favourite video games.”

This probably refers to the truth that Alan Wake 2 was initially going to launch simply three days earlier than the arrival of heavy hitters Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Tremendous Mario Bros. Marvel, which each launch on October 20. The brand new date now places it a full week outdoors of that blast radius, offering some respiratory room for gamers trying to get pleasure from some or all of these titles round launch. 

Alan Wake 2 unfolds 13 years after the unique sport and stars two protagonists: the titular creator and FBI agent Saga Anderson. Saga is investigating a homicide case within the Pacific Northwest, whereas Alan has been trapped within the nightmarish realm of The Darkish Place for the reason that first sport’s conclusion. Gamers change between each characters and might play as a lot or as little of their tales as they see match. Treatment has said that the sequel is a pure survival horror title this time round. To be taught extra concerning the sport, take a look at our preview of co-protagonist Saga Anderson’s gameplay chapter from Summer time Sport Fest.

Alan Wake 2 shall be accessible on PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X/S, and PC through the Epic Video games Retailer.