Telltale Games has announced that the long-awaited sequel to The Wolf Among Us, originally planned for 2023, will be delayed until 2024. The reason for the delay is that the team wants to develop a high-quality game without suffering from overwork and burnout.
The delay of the release of The Wolf Among Us 2 gives the team time to develop a game that is fully polished and ready for release. According to CEO Jamie Ottilie, it is important to deliver a finished product that satisfies both the team and the fans. He believes that rushing the development of the game would not benefit anyone.
Switch from Unreal Engine 4 to 5
The team is switching from Unreal Engine 4 to 5 to take advantage of new features and capabilities. This means that a lot of work done in Unreal 4 will have to be redone in Unreal 5. The decision to make this switch was not taken lightly, but it was conveyed that the new engine would allow the team to create a better game.
Episode Release
Like its predecessor, The Wolf Among Us 2 will be released as an episodic release. However, the team is developing all episodes simultaneously to avoid any rework or rush in the development of the game. This means that all episodes will be completed when the first episode is released.
Maintaining a Healthy Work Culture
Ottilie has stated that the only way to meet the original 2023 release window would be to either release something unfinished or to rush. Neither of these options is feasible, however, as the team wants to maintain a healthy work culture and avoid burnout. By delaying the release until 2024, the team can work at a more reasonable pace.
In the meantime, fans of The Wolf Among Us can rediscover the original game and delve into the world of Bigby Wolf and Snow White. Telltale Games also has a big release this year with The Expanse: A Telltale Series and an unknown title in early development.
