Epic Games Store has paused access to the Russian page for Alan Wake 2, leaving fans guessing about the reason behind the block. Reports from readers cited by DTF indicate the block came as a sudden limitation on availability in Russia, casting a shadow over the game’s pre-order momentum.
On May 24, 2023, the Russian-language store surfaced a pre-order listing for Alan Wake 2 with a price tag of 3,198 rubles. By May 26, that same page appeared to be inaccessible, with users seeing a notice about regional restrictions. The on-page message read simply: “This content is currently not available on your platform or in your region”.
There has been no official communication about refunds for players who managed to place a pre-order before the listing was blocked. This absence of clarity has left many potential purchasers unsure about their next steps and their options should the page remain unavailable.
Intriguingly, the Russian store still offers the remake of the first Alan Wake episode. Remedy Entertainment remains the publisher for both Alan Wake 2 and the original game, a tie that underscores the continuity of the project’s production and publishing roles.
Whether the blocking on the Alan Wake 2 page was a technical glitch or an intentional policy decision linked to regional restrictions remains unconfirmed. At the time of reporting, no official statement had been issued by either Epic Games or Remedy.
Alan Wake 2 is slated for a fall release, with a launch date set for October 17, 2023. For PC players, Epic Games Store is the sole platform for the initial launch, as the title will not appear on Steam at launch.
In other industry notes, coverage from other outlets highlighted ongoing discussions about new single-player experiences from established developers, reflecting a broader trend in which big franchises continue to expand into rich, story-driven gameplay. (Source attribution: DTF)