Alan Wake 2 Struggles to Recoup Costs as Tencent Increases Stake in Remedy

Despite strong reviews, the game's sales remain insufficient to cover development and marketing expenses, prompting a strategic investment from Tencent.

• Alan Wake 2 has sold over 1.2 million copies but still hasn't covered its development and marketing costs.
• Tencent has raised its ownership in Remedy Entertainment from 5% to 15%, strengthening its influence in the company.
• The game, funded by Epic Games, is currently exclusive to the Epic Games Store, limiting its availability on platforms like Steam.
• Remedy's financial statements reveal a 22.2% decrease in revenue for 2023, underscoring the financial challenges faced by the company.
• Future projects for Remedy include Control 2 and remakes of the first two Max Payne games, indicating ongoing development despite financial setbacks.

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