madmaltese★ 2,585 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 No physical disc release. As someone who still buys physical this is pretty disappointing. Also happening a little quicker than I thought considering this is a fairly major release. https://www.alanwake.com/story/alan-wake-2-faq/ Why is Alan Wake 2 a digital-only release? There are many reasons for this. For one, a large number of have shifted to digital only. You can buy a Sony PlayStation 5 without a disc drive and Microsoft’s Xbox Series S is a digital only console. It is not uncommon to release modern games as digital-only. Secondly, not releasing a disc helps keep the price of the game at $59.99 / €59.99 and the PC version at $49.99 / €49.99. Finally, we did not want to ship a disc product and have it require a download for the game — we do not think this would make for a great experience either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonDnD 2,636 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 No point in buying physical games anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinblade★ 3,925 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 uhh thats really bizarre. But it being just $60 is good at least. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tears of the Cows 1,211 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 1 minute ago, JonbX said: No point in buying physical games anymore. Agreed, unless you need to profit $6 @Ramza Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-GD-X★ 7,746 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Just now, JonbX said: No point in buying physical games anymore. yeah, i don't buy physical titles either. well, i bought dark souls 1 and 3, along with bloodborne, since they are old and cheaper on disk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmaltese★ 2,585 Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, JonbX said: No point in buying physical games anymore. Many reasons to specifically outside US. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonDnD 2,636 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, madmaltese said: Many reasons to specifically outside US. Like what? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. House 3,371 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, Tears of the Cows said: Agreed, unless you need to profit $6 @Ramza At least you can return the game and get 30-40$ back after you realized you wasted your money on a shitty Alan Wake sequel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remij 4,682 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 This was probably the best looking game at the showcase. The visuals are incredible. It could really be something special. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmaltese★ 2,585 Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 Just now, JonbX said: Like what? Massive difference in price. In the US physical and digital release are all identical, in places like Europe or say Australia there is big differences, Eg Diablo IV, buying on PSN or MS Store is $110AUD or $80 on Amazon (physical) Sony first party are $125Aud on PSN or $80 on Amazon (physical) That means there is still a heavy physical audience in these regions which then also means a lot more trading games with friends and a lot more trade in deals. Eg atm, our version of say a Walmart has an offer to trade 2 newish releases and get TOTK, Diablo IV or FFXVI for free. That stuff is fairly common here. Digital only release will mean game is DOA in certain regions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonDnD 2,636 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Thats dumb the prices are higher. Doesnt even make sense Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmaltese★ 2,585 Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 1 minute ago, JonbX said: Thats dumb the prices are higher. Doesnt even make sense Should be the fucking opposite if anything. It's dumb af Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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