LogInThe community questions Remedy's publisher choice and the decision to go digital-only.
Image Credit: Remedy, Alan Wake 2
Despite Remedy's earlier statements regarding its launch and sales, as well as the numerous awards it received since its release, it seems that not everything is sunshine and rainbows for Alan Wake 2, as indicated by the developer's recently published financial report for Q1 2024.
According to the report, the sequel to the 2010 Alan Wake still hasn't recouped its development and marketing costs and has yet to generate any royalty revenue. Nevertheless, the team remains optimistic, pointing out that Alan Wake 2's sales remain at a high average price and planning to continue working on its planned DLC. Overall, the report shows that the first quarter of the year was a success for Remedy, with the studio reporting revenue of 10.8 million euros, a 56.2% year-on-year increase compared to Q1 2023.
Image Credit: Remedy, Alan Wake 2
After the account's publication, the community began to question why Alan Wake 2 still hadn't recouped its losses half a year after its launch, despite the positive reviews it received and numerous accolades it has won.
Some users criticized Remedy's choice of publisher and digital store on PC, arguing that launching the game exclusively on the Epic Games Store hurt its sales numbers. Others pointed to the cancellation of Alan Wake 2's physical release as the main reason, suggesting it may have caused many PS5 gamers to lose interest in the game. The truth, as usual, most likely lies somewhere in between, with EGS exclusivity, digital-only release, and other factors all contributing to the game's financial struggles.
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