Alan Wake 2 Delayed to Dodge Clash with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Remedy's Smart Move to Avoid October Gaming Blitz

In a strategic move, Remedy Entertainment’s creative director, Sam Lake, has unveiled the reason behind the intentional delay of Alan Wake 2, ensuring it didn’t collide with the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

Earlier in August, Remedy made waves by shifting the game’s release date from October 17 to October 27. This move wasn’t driven by last-minute polish for the highly-anticipated horror sequel but was motivated by the congested gaming lineup for this month.

“We can’t wait to show you what everyone’s favorite novelist is up to in the Dark Place next week. Thanks for your patience!” Remedy had stated back then, emphasizing the desire to provide more breathing room for gamers to enjoy a plethora of releases in October.

In a recent interview with BBC, the director of Alan Wake 2, Sam Lake, disclosed that the decision was made to avoid a direct clash with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which debuted on October 20 exclusively for the PS5.

Lake mentioned that the original release date was postponed by ten days to “get out from under Spider-Man 2,” yet he praised the PS5 exclusive and described other anticipated 2023 titles as “massive, massive, wonderful, wonderful games.” However, Lake emphasized that Alan Wake 2 doesn’t engage in direct competition with them.

This strategic choice to delay Alan Wake 2 appears to have been well-calculated. Recent reports indicate that Spider-Man 2 has achieved remarkable success both in terms of sales and critical acclaim. The sequel swiftly sold over 2.5 million copies, establishing itself as the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game, surpassing even illustrious titles like God of War: Ragnarök.

The wait is almost over for fans of the Alan Wake series, as Alan Wake 2 is poised for release tomorrow, October 27, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game marks the return of the enigmatic horror novelist Alan Wake, accompanied by the introduction of FBI agent Saga Anderson as the second playable character, as they embark on a joint quest to unravel a chilling mystery.