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.
