[sidetwo]

Click here to read the Alan Wake FAQ: http://forum.alanwake.com/showthread.php?t=7667

We weren't going to release a PC version... then we took an arrow to the knee.

Seriously though guys, we know how much you all have wanted this and now it's finally official - Alan Wake is coming to the PC and will be released during the first quarter of 2012!

The PC release will also include both DLC's, The Signal and The Writer!

To celebrate the announcement we're giving you all a sneak peak with the first screenshot in all it's hi-def glory, you can view the full sized screen by clicking the thumbnail:



More details will come soon but for now you can check out the full press release below!




Remedy Entertainment is proud to announce the PC release of Alan Wake. Coming in early 2012, the game will give PC gamers the Alan Wake experience they have been patiently waiting for. Remedy is a developer with deep roots in the PC space (Death Rally and Max Payne 1 and 2), so the game will have the high resolution polish that longtime fans will expect.

The PC version of the game will also include The Signal and The Writer downloadable content.

Alan Wake tells the story of a best-selling writer suffering from writer’s block. He goes on vacation to the small town of Bright Falls with his wife, Alice, to gain back his creative flow. Shortly upon arrival, Wake finds himself trapped in a nightmare when his wife mysteriously goes missing. He keeps finding pages of a manuscript he apparently wrote, but can’t remember writing. The manuscript is coming true. An involving psychological action thriller, Alan Wake raises the bar in storytelling and creating a suspenseful cinematic experience.

To get a sneak peak at Alan Wake for PC, please check out the first screenshot:

http://www.sandboxstrat.com/Alan_Wake_PC_Screen.zip (2MB)

Release window sound familiar? That’s because Alan Wake’s American Nightmare for Xbox Live Arcade will also be available in the first quarter of 2012! For more information and updates, please visit Facebook www.facebook.com/alanwake and Twitter @Remedygames.

[yogibbear]

ZOMG YES. Literally tears.

I love you all.

[khawaja007]

Told ya it would be coming

[StonecoldMC]

You guys have been busy with the AWAN and now this.

Lets hope this can appease the PC Fans we have around here!

[Tehman]

That's awesome! Can we expect any graphical improvements to the game with this release?

[LSKzane]

omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg O M F G



Remedy, i ****ing love you guys.
I mean, i already own this game on my X360 but if you make this a 'Real' PC-Version ill buy that too!

[yogibbear]

LOL forum views have exploded.... in minutes... went from ~20 to over 600....

[thebestbit]

Nice one. Wont get it for PC but MS never should have canned it.

[thebestbit]

Why does it say sandbox in that link?

[Dawnbringer]

This is great. I had already given up hope, but now...

[Sn0wK0ks]

One of the best gaming News for PC Gamers this year!

Remedy for the win!!!

[noname]

Too bad that I switched from "Looking forward to Alan Wake" to "moving on" a long time ago.
The urge to play this game is long gone.

[sidetwo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebestbit

Why does it say sandbox in that link?

Sandbox Strategies are our PR firm

[angelus0901]

Wow, great! Congrats to all PC players!

[ALoNE]

finally

[yogibbear]

[khawaja007]

Though i Will be very proud and literally be very happy if Remedy self-published it and not M$. Not very likely but still.

[Jarkko]

Finally! I almost lost hope.

What exactly this next quote will include? "game will have the high resolution polish that longtime fans will expect."

Is it just better textures or are you going deeper to really making it look better on PC?

[N2O1990]

Looks like Remedy&Microsoft wants breath some fire to the brand with the PC version and American Nightmare.

[MilitanT-7]

Are these picture real? I mean in-game?

Its for Game for Windows, right?

Will it have achievements?

[Alessandro]

@ ADM
So PC gamers are happy but for us who have already finished the title 2 years ago when a real Alan Wake 2??
We can hope for AW2 on 360 or is more likely for the next generation??
The publisher of the PC version is always MS??Will be distributed retail or through DD??

[ryamkajr]

Well, I guess I will be triple-dipping on this (original + collectors edition, now this).

we KNOW this will be on Steam due to the leak the last few days, but will it also be available at retail?

[thebestbit]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADM

Sandbox Strategies are our PR firm

Thanks.

[Erazmus]

Awesome news... except the arrow joke . Let's just hope those lipsync issues are taken care of... and some upgraded geometry and textures wouldn't hurt either .

I already own the Xbox 360 version but will buy this one also, Remedy definitely deserves it + I don't have those 2 episodes on my Xbox.

[ScofGR]

Oh wait. Game is not being released by Microsoft? Why is it Steam and not GFWL?

Sad.. I would like to take all 1500Gs for my XBL account :'(

[kikixmen]

вы блять понимаете что такое эксклюзив?сука вы подвели ящеров

[N0T PENNYS B0AT]

Remedy, can you tell me if will be a Games for Windows LIVE title? If so, I can write this news up for my website.

[djshauny1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by N0T PENNYS B0AT

Remedy, can you tell me if will be a Games for Windows LIVE title? If so, I can write this news up for my website.

Id imagine that it would be a GFWL title if Microsoft has anything to do with it.

[Jarkko]

Please no GFWL, Please! Just steamworks would be fine.

[Jedah]

Thank you Remedy. Now you have my purchase!
I've played that game only once and the ending was total mind****. Now 2 years later i'll went deeper into the story without speedy playtrough and worrying of console overheating.
Damn, now i have to buy the Book too...Im all hyped

GFWL would be nice. Physical copy please.

[djshauny1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarkko

Please no GFWL, Please! Just steamworks would be fine.

LOL. Yeah id prefer it to be steamworks.

[thebestbit]

Not seen this many users on the forum in a long time. Good to see.

[yogibbear]

Yeah this is going to be a toughie to work out if the sales were good or not as it is quite likely that a lot of the potential buyers either:

a) rented it and played it on the 360
b) caved and purchased it and/or purchased/rented/borrowed a 360
c) lost all interest
d) just watched some let's plays instead on youtube
e) might consider buying it on PC
f) other things that i'm leaving out because i suck at making poll options

If the sales are bad... it'll be interesting to see what RMD/MS say and do with sequels and any future DLC etc. that Alan Wake has... I think they're not stupid, so they would definitely know that delaying a release by ~2 yrs to another platform means that they are not going to get 1 million sales on that other platform (in this case PC), unless the game is unbelievably brilliant, the release window is well timed, and/or you brainwash everyone somehow...

That all aside I am ridiculously happy and excited and will do as much as possible on my own part through word of mouth to garner up some more sales

[djshauny1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by yogibbear

the sales were good or not as it is quite likely ed and will do as much as possible on my own part through word of mouth to garner up some more sales

Same here mate

Allready on it

[thebestbit]

Im sure it will do well on steam not just because they will do crazy deals on it at some point aswell.

[Mirror Peak]

Great news for PC gamers.

[SlamDunk]

This is great news!

Q: Will the PC version have mouse/keyboard controls?

[Jedah]

Well i can guarantee that this version will be much more polished in technical, artistic way and overall as a product it'll be complete experience. Considering DLCs, fixing the voice sync thing, increasing texture details...
So whether you purchased the Xbox version or not. this will be unique experience and i'll recommend this title to anyone who play games on PC

[N2O1990]

i have a question,is any Xbox fans will mad about this?(like "lost exclusives again" blah blah blah)

seriously i am Xbox fan but i think this game should be on PC,and since Xbox fans play this game earlier than PC-only gamer almost 2 years,i don't really think that's big deal for 360 but it's good news for PC-only gamer

[JTX]

Guess I'll be selling my xbox to my little brother since I won't be needing it anymore. This is fantastic news!