Alan Wake delayed until 2009

Author: Joe Martin
Published: 14th May 2008
Comments (18) Stumble
Alan Wake was announced in 2005, but won't see release until 2009 at least.

Alan Wake was announced in 2005, but won't see release until 2009 at least.

According to reports coming from a recent Microsoft Gamers Day in San Francisco, Alan Wake has been delayed yet again. The game is now aiming for a 2009 release date.

Described as a free-roaming, psychological thriller, Alan Wake was first announced three years ago by Remedy Entertainment. The Max Payne developer first unveiled the game at E3 2005 back when E3 was still worth talking about.

The game was described as having an incredibly detailed light and physics engine and being set around the six square miles surrounding the town of Bright Falls, where the titular character becomes embroiled in something strange and sinister.

The game was later announced as a PC and Xbox 360 exclusive after that, but since then it has been very quiet.

TVG is reporting though that the game is curiously absent from the current show in San Fran though and that a Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed the game won't see a release this year.

Who knows, maybe Alan Wake is too busy hanging out with his good friend Duke Nukem Forever, eh?

Are you still excited about Alan Wake, or are you put off by constant delays and let downs? Let us know in the forums.
Quote cjoyce1980 14th May 2008, 09:45
2009 is still a long way off.... so we will see whats out around that time
Quote adamc 14th May 2008, 09:47
Alan Wake looked quite beautiful back in the day... but by 2009 might start to look a little dated.
Quote kenco_uk 14th May 2008, 10:01
Maybe it'll be exclusive to Microsoft's new console?
Quote Paradigm Shifter 14th May 2008, 10:06
I think Alan Wake is a title that will be joining Duke Nukem Forever in the "I'll believe it's released when I hold a copy in my hands" category...
Quote will. 14th May 2008, 10:19
They must be pumping some serious cash into this game...
Quote WildThing 14th May 2008, 10:21
Nooooooooooo! Have been waiting ages for this game. Can't believe I will have to wait even longer, don't know how much more I can take. :'(
Quote Aterius Gmork 14th May 2008, 10:23
A second STALKER?
Quote [EOCF] Tim 14th May 2008, 10:43
It's already starting to look dated really, one of the biggest reasons for that is Crysis, wether you like the game or not.
Quote Hustler 14th May 2008, 11:17
looks like this is/was a gfx engine in search of a game.
Quote Mentai 14th May 2008, 11:22
Yeah it looked hugely impressive a couple of years ago, now not so much... and next year? I'm a bit disapointed, I remember watching a video of it sweeping over a portion of the game world advertising dx10, reading a preview and being so excited. I'm guessing it'll look as good as every other 360 game and only PC users will be disapointed.
Quote Bauul 14th May 2008, 12:15
Doesn't surprise me, but doesn't worry me either. Remember that Max Payne was about 3 years behind schedule when it was finally released, and it turned out not only to be beautiful (and totally cutting edge), but play awesomely as well. Just because it's delayed doesn't mean it'll look dated and won't play well.
Quote charlesbeams 14th May 2008, 13:07
i was looking forward to this. damn.
Quote devdevil85 14th May 2008, 16:37
360's holding it back.......j/k
Quote naokaji 14th May 2008, 16:47
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aterius Gmork
A second STALKER?

QFT... I hope it gets released a tad faster though, with the current delays there is still hope.
Quote E.E.L. Ambiense 14th May 2008, 16:50
It sucks it's delayed, but I'd rather them make sure it's polished and retail-ready before dumping it on all of us. I'm looking forward to it. The look and info on the game kind of reminds me how Silent Hill felt at first when you're in town. Anyone else?
Quote AClark 14th May 2008, 16:57
I have to agree with most people here and say that by 2009 I can't see this being so impressive. What exactly is the plot line to this game? It seems to me to be a gfx/physics engine more than anything ;[
Quote Bladestorm 14th May 2008, 17:56
Much better they hold off till they think its ready. If crysis is anything to go by especially, there may also be a case for keeping in something in development longer untill the market is ready for it too.
Quote johnmustrule 15th May 2008, 00:09
they'll probably update the engine, just like every other delayed game.
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