The Wolf Among Us 2: Get the Latest Updates

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Hey there! So you're looking to dive into The Wolf Among Us 2? That's awesome! This guide is here to help you navigate everything you need to know about the game. We'll cover its journey from cancellation to revival, give you the lowdown on its episodes, and introduce you to the cast. Let's get started!

The Wolf Among Us 2, originally known as The Wolf Among Us: Season Two, is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed first game. It was initially announced way back in 2017, but unfortunately, Telltale Games faced some major hurdles, leading to its cancellation in 2018. It was a tough blow for fans, myself included!

But don't worry, the story doesn't end there! Thanks to LCG Entertainment acquiring Telltale's assets, The Wolf Among Us 2 is back on the table. While the exact release date is still a mystery, we know it's happening and it's going to be set in the winter, a setting many fans have been hoping for since the first game wrapped up.

Originally, the plan was for the game to be a direct sequel, continuing the adventures of Bigby Wolf and Snow White with a brand new mystery. It was even confirmed that it wouldn't directly answer the cliffhanger from the first season, so expect a fresh story. There were whispers about it being a shorter, three-episode game due to budget constraints after the studio's troubles, but the revival seems to have put it back on track.

Revival Details:

When the game was brought back, Telltale decided to start development from scratch. The winter setting is sticking around, which is great news! We're now looking at a full 5-episode season. It's confirmed to take place after the events of the first game. A big change is that it's no longer using the Telltale Tool Engine; instead, they're using Unreal Engine 5, which is pretty exciting for the visuals. It was initially slated for 2023 but got pushed back to avoid crunch and to properly implement the switch to Unreal Engine 5. So, we're still waiting for that official release date!

Episodes:

Episode 1 (TBA)
Episode 2 (TBA)
Episode 3 (TBA)
Episode 4 (TBA)
Episode 5 (TBA)

Cast:

The good news is that some familiar voices are returning! Adam Harrington is back as our favorite sheriff, Bigby Wolf, and Erin Yvette is reprising her role as Snow White. We're also expecting to see Faye Leung, Dorothy Gale, the Tin Woodman, and the Scarecrow, though their voice actors are still TBA.

Adam Harrington as Bigby Wolf
Erin Yvette as Snow White
TBA as Faye Leung
TBA as Dorothy Gale
TBA as Tin Woodman
TBA as Scarecrow

Key Game Info:

The Wolf Among Us 2

Developer(s)	Telltale Games AdHoc Studio
Publisher(s)	Telltale Games Athlon Games
Director(s)	Nick Herman Dennis Lenart
Writer(s)	Pierre Shorette
Composer(s)	Jared Emerson-Johnson
Platform(s)	PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X/S
Release date(s)	TBA
Genre(s)	Graphic adventure