Remedy Entertainment just dropped the news that they’re pushing the launch date for Alan Wake 2 by a mere 10 days. So, instead of hitting your screens on 17 October like we initially thought, this sequel is now making its grand entrance on 27 October. And hey, it’s all systems go for PS5, Xbox Series X | S, and PC players via the Epic Games Store.

According to the folks at Remedy, they’re all about spreading the gaming love. They mentioned that October is like the ultimate game-packed month, so this delay should hopefully give everyone more breathing room to soak in all those game releases. Plus, they’re pretty stoked to unveil what our favourite novelist is getting up to in the Dark Place during Gamescom. Just a week more to go, and they’re sending out thanks for our patience – which is pretty cool.

An update from the Alan Wake 2 team: we're moving Alan Wake 2's launch from October 17 to October 27.

October is an amazing month for game launches and we hope this date shift gives more space for everyone to enjoy their favorite games.

We can't wait to show you what everyone's… pic.twitter.com/GpLxyr2xvY

— Alan Wake 2 (@alanwake) August 17, 2023

Oh, and remember when Remedy told us Alan Wake 2 would be digital-only? Turns out, a bunch of players are shifting away from physical game copies, so no discs this time around. And they’re totally keeping the price tag in check: US$59.99 / £49.99 / €59.99 for consoles and US$49.99 / £39.99 / €49.99 for PC. Plus, they’re all about giving us a seamless experience, so no shipping a disc and then needing a download. Kudos to them for thinking about our convenience.

And wait, there’s even a fancier option for the big spenders among us. There’s a Deluxe Edition up for grabs, going for US$79.99 / £64.99 / €79.99 on consoles and US$69.99 / £54.99 / €69.99 on PC. It’s time to make some choices, folks – the gaming buffet is officially open!