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

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney shuts down Steam release hopes for Alan Wake 2. A Reddit user's inquiry regarding a Steam release for Remedy's Alan Wake 2 received a blunt response from Sweeney: it won't be happening. The concise reply offered no further explanation, leaving the player to consider alternative platforms.

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This situation is noteworthy given Epic Games' unique involvement with Alan Wake 2. They not only served as the publisher but also co-funded its development with Remedy. While Remedy expressed satisfaction with the game's sales performance and the collaboration, they've since announced they'll self-publish future titles, opening the door for Steam releases. It's also been revealed that Alan Wake 2, over a year after launch, has yet to become profitable.