Is There a Physical Release for Alan Wake 2?
Why There's No Physical Package
| Summary of Why There's No Physical Package |
|---|
| To reduce development costs |
| Because many players only play Digital versions |
To Reduce Development Costs
| Version | Price |
|---|---|
| Console version （PS5/Xbox） | Standard: 6,600 yen Deluxe: 8,800 yen |
| PC version | Standard: 6,800 yen Deluxe: 9,520 yen |
By not selling physical discs and only selling Digital-only versions, development costs can be reduced. It appears that with Alan Wake 2, the decision was made to develop only Digital-only versions in order to reduce development costs and keep the game's selling price modest.
Difficult to Develop Disc Versions Without Patches
Many recent games require downloading additional patches or content even after purchasing the disc version. The difficulty in developing disc versions that can be played without patches also appears to be a reason for abandoning physical package development.
Because Many Only Play Digital-only Versions
Not limited to Alan Wake 2, many gamers are transitioning to Digital-only, which also appears to be a reason for abandoning disc-version development. To meet this demand, the game market now sells Digital-only consoles without disc drives, such as the PS5 and Xbox Series S without disc drives.
Will Physical Packages Be Released?
There Are No Release Plans
At the point just before release, the official FAQ announced that there are no plans to release a disc version of 'Alan Wake 2'. If you plan to play Alan Wake 2, check the compatible platforms and remaining storage space before considering purchasing the download version.
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