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The second reason is to keep the price at $59.99/€59.99 for the console versions and $49.99/€49.99 for the PC version. “You can buy a Sony PlayStation 5 without a disc drive, just like Microsoft’s Xbox Series S.” Modern games are often only released in digital format.Remedy Entertainment explained. One of them is that many gamers have switched to discless consoles.

In the FAQ on the studio’s official website specifiedthat there are several reasons for a digital publication. The studio is not currently planning a boxed edition. However, the horror film will only appear in the digital version. This week, Remedy Entertainment unveiled the first full trailer for the upcoming Alan Wake 2 and announced the game’s October 17th release date.
