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Remedy: Microsoft doesn’t want to make Quantum Break or Alan Wake sequels
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There has been plenty of people who asked for a new Alan Wake since it launched in 2010. The games sold well enough but they didn't sell several million like Microsoft wanted not to mention they don't have micro transactions which Microsoft also loves. If this were Sony we were talking about both of them would get sequels because they sold well enough to warrant them. Sony gave us more Knack and Gravity Rush after all. The fact is Microsoft just wants to stick to the same old things that they can monetize the hell out of.
No idea, but it is a multi-platform title, meaning a larger opportunity to recoup their investment. That's the big difference.
and i Agree with MS
If they want a full fund then give me the IP in return
Because TLG has the same development cost of a game made by Remedy, that's not how things work in the industry.
Alan Wake had a very passionate fanbase, and I think it sold more than SoTC anyway.
I know, it was just a rhetorical question because that post made no sense to me...
but they want to make it with MS's money.... ;)
I think Remedy is doing good exploring new ideas.
Don't need Quantum Break (because like people said that's what Control probably is) but Alan Wake was one of my favorite games of all time. The gameplay, the writing, the music, all of it was amazing to me.
505 games.
Actually here's some more.
They (Remedy) should be allowed to dev a Max Payne game oriented to the first one. Would probably exceptionally visit the windows store for this.
This is a wrong comparison, making Knack and Gravity Rush would cost less than a linear-cinematic game from Remedy.
Just look at The Order 1886, same situation with QB, big AAA cinematic game with high costs in both development and marketing and both games didn't sell to warrant a sequel.
And Sony won't fund another The Order like MS won't fund another QB, it's the same situation.
I don't blame Microsoft for wanting a piece of the pie, but I also don't blame Remedy for not wanting to relinquish control of something into which it sunk all of its Max Payne money. The stalemate, while unfortunate for fans (myself included), is understandable.
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Read my reply. What AAA developer is making titles exclusive to one system that isn't being funded/supported by the said exclusive system manufacturer?
Again pretty sure both of these did over a million units which is pretty good. The fact of the matter is they don't fit in the "games as a service" that Microsoft seems to only care about. And yes there are fans of those 3 franchises but there have been plenty of Xbox fans for years yelling for new IP and more variety from them. You must be one of those people who is fine with getting the same 3 franchises handed to you time and time again.
Quantum Break I can understand not wanting to and Control fits nicely there, but Alan Wake 2 could be a great game if they took it serious and got behind it.
You said prestige, a cult fanbase is nice but the games quality just arent up their with the rest of AAA market
The good thing with beeing a Xbox owner is that you can be pretty confident, that you will never run our of getting Forza, Gears and Halo, to bad that you dont get barely anything else :/
Remedy isn't one of their studios. And if they were indeed working on a sequel, the narrative would be that Microsoft doesn't let studios work on new IPs, so they can't win.
Well of course it's been 10 years. Maybe they can knock it out of the park. MS biggest problem is its lack of confidence in their devs. Imagine if Sony had gotten the cold feet about GoW.
Goddammit I want Quantum Break 2.
I NEED Quantum Break 2, gotta go back for Beth dammit!
One of the bestest time travel stories I've seen in any medium tbh
I NEED Quantum Break 2, gotta go back for Beth dammit!
One of the bestest time travel stories I've seen in any medium tbh
Never played Quantum Break, but I really liked Alan Wake, so this is a shame. Surprised that MS doesn't want to do a sequel since Phil keeps talking about created new exclusive franchises. Alan Wake is a game that has name recognition and was well-received. So, I am not sure why MS would not want to take a shot and back an exclusive sequel.
It would be a real kick in the pants if Remedy decided to make a sequel on PS4/PS5 (I believe that Remedy owns the IP) that ended up having success in light of MS seeming not wanting to support the IP.
It would be a real kick in the pants if Remedy decided to make a sequel on PS4/PS5 (I believe that Remedy owns the IP) that ended up having success in light of MS seeming not wanting to support the IP.
You're comparing The Order to AW and QB? LOL did you see the reception The Order got? That is why Sony dropped it not because of sales. Quantum Break and Alan Wake were both actually well received and certainly better received than The Order. Not the same thing at all.
When it launched years later on PC, it doubled sales in a few days
I know but Why people keep Blame MS like this......it's business.
I just Hope Remedy Find Someone Fund the game for them, and let the keep the IP...
And that's why Microsoft wants to own all future IP. Royalties.
The series of books Alan had finished writing before the game took place were essentially Max Payne. The final chapter of the last book (in the New York flashback) you find is even read by James McCaffrey.
No, i'm fine with more Forza Horizon like i'm fine with more God of War a franchise handed time and time again and i have no problem playing God of War sequels. IDGAF about both Halo and Gears.
Who said 1 million is enough to warrant sequels? AW and QB weren't successfull, that's the sad truth and of course MS won't fund new sequels.
AW was well received like 10 years ago? QB MC is slightly better than The Order 1886 MC.