Remedy Entertainment has announced that‌ its upcoming co-op multiplayer portion​ of Alan Wake 2, entitled Night Club Mode, will not feature a free-to-play model. Alan Wake 2 is a sequel to the original psychological horror ​video game released⁢ in 2010.

Alan Wake 2‘s Night Club ⁤Mode‌ will entirely be sold as a part of‍ the game’s normal⁢ price tag. Remedy Entertainment has opted to stick‍ with a more traditional approach to monetization, as opposed to going with the free-to-play model that has become popular in recent years. The free-to-play model‍ has⁢ been used ⁢by many gaming companies​ to encourage players​ to purchase additional⁤ content within the game.

Night Club Mode was announced to be part of​ Alan Wake 2 in 2018 ​as an update to the game’s story content. The ‌mode will feature online two-player co-op and deep skill customization, allowing players to unlock and upgrade ⁢skills and abilities as they progress through levels.

Remedy Entertainment clarified that while there is no ‌free-to-play aspect included with the game, there are still plenty ‌of options for players to customize their appearance and ⁣weapons through the ​game’s marketplace.

The game’s release date is still to be determined but is expected to be sometime this year. Alan Wake ⁣2 is set to release​ on PC, PlayStation ​5 and Xbox Series X.