First glimpse of The Wolf Among Us 2 on Unreal Engine 5 revealed

Telltale Games has released screenshots from the current build of The Wolf Among Us 2 on their forum. The images depict characters, a crime scene, and the familiar setting of Fabletown. While the team continues to work on the project, they are not yet ready to share further details or a potential release window.

Image: community.telltale.comThe Wolf Among Us 2 was initially announced in 2019, with a planned release in 2023. However, it was later delayed to 2024 to facilitate a switch to Unreal Engine 5 and prevent employee crunch. 

Image: community.telltale.comThe game will continue the story of Bigby, a character from the Fables comic book series, and introduce both new and familiar faces from the first installment.

Image: community.telltale.comIn early April 2024, Telltale Games addressed rumors of the project's cancellation, confirming that development was still underway but refraining from sharing specifics. The transition to Unreal Engine 5 has the potential to significantly enhance the visuals of The Wolf Among Us 2 and streamline the development process. However, this decision may also require additional time for adaptation and debugging on the new engine.

Image: community.telltale.comThe Wolf Among Us is an episodic adventure game released by Telltale Games between 2013 and 2014. Based on the Fables comic book series, it follows fairytale and folklore characters living amongst humans in modern-day New York City. The game received critical acclaim for its captivating story, atmosphere, and compelling characters.

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