Will Alan Wake ever be on Steam?
Alan Wake 2 will not be released on Steam. This confirmation comes directly from Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, the company that funded and made the game possible. As it stands, Epic Games appears to have the final say on where the game is published. Alan Wake 2 is provided via Epic Games store for Windows. A free Epic Games store account is required.
Why can’t I buy Alan Wake 2 on Steam?
The main reason Alan Wake 2 isn’t gracing the digital shelves of Steam is due to an exclusive distribution deal. Yep, Remedy Entertainment, the brilliant minds behind Alan Wake, partnered up with Epic Games. Alan Wake 2 has sold over 2 million copies worldwide and is now generating royalties for Remedy.