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Alan Wake 2 won't be sold in Steam, Tim Sweeney confirmed

by Aaliyah Mar 15,2025

A Reddit user's inquiry about Alan Wake 2's Steam release received a blunt response from Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney: it won't be happening. The user, seeking a release date, instead received a concise, unyielding "no." This leaves the player to pursue alternative purchase options, such as Xbox.

Alan Wake 2 wont be sold in Steam Tim Sweeney confirmedImage: reddit.com

Alan Wake 2's exclusivity on the Epic Games Store is noteworthy due to Epic Games' dual role as publisher and co-developer alongside Remedy. While Remedy expressed satisfaction with the game's sales performance and their collaboration with Epic, they've since announced future titles will be self-published, opening the door for releases on platforms like Steam. It's also been revealed that Alan Wake 2, more than a year after launch, has yet to become profitable.

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