Remedy Entertainment noted that, regardless of whether or not Alan Wake 2 is on Steam, Epic Games has been "an excellent partner."
Game director Kito Furushima also revealed that the game's concept came about through an internal studio contest to develop a new IP.
Ralph Fulton also spoke about how the game will make use of the awkward comedic stylings of The Office throughout the game.
The developer said that they unfortunately couldn't verify their identity in a Q&A session due to non-disclosure agreements.
Game director Ralph Fulton has noted that the studio wanted to make its own mark on the Fable franchise instead of making a sequel.
While Rebirth has already been out on PC and PS5 for some time, the third part's Switch 2 version is being made alongside other platforms.
Zooming in at sales figures for just December, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 took the crown, with Battlefield 6 instead being ranked at third.
In a statement, Kota Furushima said that this focus also means that Game Freak has to work on visuals and performance optimizations.
Ralph Fulton also went into detail about how emergent gameplay was a major focus for Playground Games during the development of Fable.
Playground Games has revealed systemic open-world interactivity, combat, and many other features from the fairy tale RPG.
With plants being the main motif of the game, players will be able to use plant-based powers against parasite-infected enemies.
The release of this update coincides with the special ops-themed Redacted Regiment Warbond, which includes silenced weapons.
Noble Securities analyst Mateusz Chrzanowski has predicted a development budget of $388 million, with a similar amount set for marketing.
The developers have also confirmed that one of the new maps, dubbed Contaminated, will feature new, unique gameplay mechanics.
Ubisoft's shares are currently listed at €4.38, which means a 33.93 percent drop from when the markets initially opened.
The upcoming character ties into his pro-wrestling roots by also paying homage to AEW's Kenny Omega with his Super Art moves.
While Starbreeze hasn't yet made any official announcement, word of the lay-offs got out thanks to employees taking to social media.
Beyond Good and Evil 2 was first teased back in 2008, and its current incarnation has been in development since at least 2017.
The union has asked Ubisoft to end its cost-cutting plans, maintain and expand remote working options, and provide pay raises.
Ultimately, the fact that many other games, including Crysis 2 and 3, were also set in New York made Bethesda pick Boston instead.
