The Wolf Among Us 2 Delayed Out of 2023 as Telltale Games Commits to Delivering the Sequel Fans Deserve

We've made the tough choice to postpone The Wolf Amongst Us 2 out of 2023, the devs state in a tweet. As disappointed as you are hearing this, we really feel even worse having to say it.

Telltale Games has revealed that The Wolf Among the United States 2 has been postponed out of 2023, partially due to an advancement change onto Unreal Engine 5.

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In the Twitter declaration, the devs state we're devoted to providing the sequel followers are entitled to as well as doing what's right for the game while shielding the health and wellness of our team. We appreciate your persistence as well as understanding.

I have actually done [crisis], as well as I do not want to do it once more, as well as it's unfair to ask it, Title claims. You can't prepare a company around it. Yeah, component of it is concerning preserving a healthy job culture. We do not intend to stress out our good people. That stance is especially noteworthy given Telltale's unfavorable background. Prior to the original Telltale shut down, it was shaken by accusations of mismanagement, poisonous job culture, as well as lengthy periods of crisis. Below's wishing the studio's brand-new age is totally abandoning that duration of its history.

In a more detailed interview with IGN (opens in brand-new tab), Telltale chief executive officer Jamie Title claims the prolonged development time is partly because of an engine button from Unbelievable 4 to Unreal 5, which requires renovating a fair bit of work. With 3 alternatives on the table-a hold-up, an unfinished release, or crunch-the team picked the delay.

The devs do not discuss 2024 throughout the statement. While I'd personally hypothesize its most likely the game will certainly be out following year, Telltale itself has actually not yet devoted to even the vaguest new release home window.

We have actually made the hard choice to delay The Wolf Amongst the United States 2 out of 2023, the devs state in a tweet., as well as I do not want to do it once more, and also it's not fair to ask it, Title states. That stance is especially remarkable provided Telltale's regrettable history. Prior to the initial Telltale shut down, it was rocked by claims of mismanagement, toxic work culture, and prolonged periods of crunch.