The Wolf Among Us 2 Resets Development, Targets 2027 Release
The Wolf Among Us 2 has undergone a significant development reset, discarding years of work to rebuild on Unreal Engine 5. This new direction aims for improved gameplay and a release in 2027, following a remaster of the original game. CEO Jamie Ottilie highlighted the challenges and a more measured approach for Telltale's future projects.
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The Wolf Among Us 2 is making the most of its reset
The Wolf Among Us 2 is back on track after a decade of development setbacks and a studio reset, now utilizing Unreal Engine 5. The sequel picks up months after the original, featuring a new murder investigation and improved gameplay mechanics like free camera movement. While still in early development with placeholder assets, Telltale Games aims for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with The Wolf Among Us Remastered launching later this year.
"We walked away from years of work" – The long and troubled journey of The Wolf Among Us 2
Telltale Games CEO Jamie Ottilie discusses the challenging development of The Wolf Among Us 2, including a technical reset and a move to Unreal Engine 5, which resulted in years of work being discarded. The company is also releasing a remaster of the original The Wolf Among Us in Holiday 2026, while The Wolf Among Us 2 is slated for a 2027 release. Ottilie emphasizes a more measured approach to growth and development for the relaunched Telltale Games, focusing on a sequential release slate of one to two premiere games every two to three years.
Telltale CEO Explains Why The Wolf Among Us 2 Has Taken So Long, And What Happened With That Split With Dispatch Maker Ad Hoc
Telltale Games CEO Jamie Ottilie explains the lengthy development of The Wolf Among Us 2, including the reasons for restarting the project and the dissolution of their partnership with AdHoc Studio. The interview also touches on the possibility of a future The Wolf Among Us 3.