In the world of gaming, it's not just Valve's Gabe Newell who's known for his email responses. Recently, a Reddit user shared their experience of reaching out to Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney with a straightforward question: when would Alan Wake 2 by Remedy be released on Steam? Unfortunately, the response was brief and definitive: Sweeney stated that the game would not be released on Steam, leaving no room for further discussion. Disappointed, the gamer shared their Plan B—to purchase the game on Xbox instead.
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Alan Wake 2 is unique among Epic Games Store exclusives because Epic Games not only published the horror title but also co-financed its development alongside Remedy. Despite this, Remedy reported that the sales of Alan Wake 2 met their business expectations, and they were pleased with the partnership. Looking forward, Remedy plans to self-publish future games, which means fans can expect these titles to be available on platforms like Steam. However, more than a year after its release, Alan Wake 2 has yet to turn a profit.