Remedy has said that it is ‘highly unlikely’ the original Alan Wake will come to PS4 and Wii U, though was far more optimistic about the sequel’s chances of showing up on Sony’s current-generation console.
Speaking with Polygon, the studio’s Chief Creative Officer, Sam Lake, said that the company is eager to return to the supernatural action franchise once development of Quantum Break is finished.
However, this time there’s a chance that Alan Wake may end up on PS4 if it’s not picked up by Microsoft.
"When it comes to sequels it’s our thing, we can do whatever makes sense and what’s best for the franchise overall," he said. "But obviously it depends on many different things. I think that regardless of the platform, a good sequel — while it continues the story of the original one — it’s still something that someone who hasn’t played the original one can enjoy and jump on board and dive into the setting and the world and enjoy themselves.
"It’s not like a potential sequel of Alan Wake would be only something that someone who has already played everything in the Alan Wake franchise can enjoy."
Alan Wake was originally relased for Xbox 360 in May 2010, and was followed by the non-sequel effort, American Nightmare.