Alan Wake Remastered is a perfect example of reviving a classic game with a cult following. The remastered version of the popular 2010 Remedy Entertainment title came out in October last year, marking its entry on PlayStation platforms. Even though the two versions of the game are nearly identical, many players have spotted key differences between Alan Wake Remastered and the original.
As ninth-generation console gamers are having a blast with Alan Wake Remastered, some Nintendo Switch owners feel left out. The game didn't release on the Nintendo platform, leaving many fans in the dark. However, a recent ESRB rating update for Alan Wake Remastered included Nintendo Switch, giving some players hope.
Nintendo Switch players can rejoice as the developers of Alan Wake Remastered have announced that the game will arrive on the platform this fall. The announcement was made in a video released by Remedy Entertainment ahead of the original game's 12th anniversary. The footage shows Remedy Creative Director Sam Lake, as well as Ilkka Villi and Matthew Porretta, who provided the physical model and voice acting for the titular character, respectively. The initial parts of the video show the three of them discussing their experiences while creating the game and also exploring Alan Wake's personality and character.
Eventually, they confirmed Alan Wake Remastered would roll out for Nintendo Switch during the fall of this year, but no official release date was given. Many fans may be pleased to hear that the game will run natively on the hardware instead of through Cloud streaming. As the video goes on, the three of them continue talking about the sequel, Alan Wake 2, which is set to release next year. However, Sam Lake revealed that Remedy Entertainment will not release any new footage about Alan Wake 2 this summer, which could disappoint fans. He justified this by saying that making a high-quality game trailer requires a lot of effort and months of work, potentially delaying the release date.
Since its announcement with a trailer last year, the developers have sporadically released tiny bits of information about Alan Wake 2. The game will be a full-blown survival horror title, and according to Sam Lake, Alan Wake 2 will be Remedy's most beautiful game ever. Many other details have been revealed, including the game's third-person perspective and M rating.
Many people suggest Alan Wake 2 will possibly benefit from an M rating due to a multitude of factors. People mainly believe that as Alan Wake 2 will be more centered around horror and survival aspects, a more mature rating makes sense. An M rating will also allow the devs to more meaningfully explore Alan Wake as a character.
Alan Wake Remastered is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, and releases on Nintendo Switch this Fall.