DLC & Expansion Content

Discover everything about The Wolf Among Us 2's DLC and expansion content. Learn about its development, episodes, and cast, all in one place.

Hey there! So, you're diving into the gritty world of The Wolf Among Us 2 and wondering about any extra content, right? This guide is going to break down everything we know so far about the DLC and expansion plans for the game. It's been a bit of a journey getting here, with some ups and downs in development, but the sequel is officially back on track!

Originally, The Wolf Among Us 2 was announced way back in 2017 and was slated for release in 2018, then pushed to 2019. Sadly, Telltale Games faced some major challenges and had to cancel it, along with other projects. But don't worry, the game has been revived! It's being rebuilt from the ground up, and while the release date is still a bit up in the air, we've got some exciting details.

One of the biggest changes is that the game is no longer using the old Telltale Tool Engine. Instead, they're building it with Unreal Engine 5, which is a pretty big deal for its visual capabilities. It’s also confirmed to be set after the events of the first game, and it’s going to be a brand new mystery for Bigby and Snow to solve, not directly continuing the cliffhanger from Season 1. Plus, get this – it's going to be set in the winter, a setting many fans were hoping for!

Development and Revival

The road to The Wolf Among Us 2 has been a bumpy one. It was initially canceled in September 2018 when Telltale Games experienced significant studio closures. This was a tough blow, as it meant the cancellation of the sequel, an untitled Stranger Things series, and the second season of Game of Thrones. However, thanks to LCG Entertainment acquiring Telltale's assets, the game was brought back from the brink. Everything from the original project is being restarted, ensuring a fresh take while keeping the core vision intact. The switch from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5, though causing a delay from its planned 2023 release, is expected to enhance the game's overall presentation.

Episodes and Release

The New Wolf Among Us 2 is planned to be a 5-episode experience. While the exact release schedule and plans for these episodes are still unknown, here's how they're currently laid out:

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

The game's release date remains TBA, with the delay to Unreal Engine 5 pushing it back indefinitely from its original 2023 target.

Cast and Characters

We do know that some familiar faces will be returning to voice their iconic characters. Adam Harrington is back as the gruff Bigby Wolf, and Erin Yvette is reprising her role as the ever-composed Snow White. Other cast members are still TBA, but we can expect to see characters like Faye Leung, Dorothy Gale, Tin Woodman, and Scarecrow make appearances. The full cast details will likely be revealed closer to the game's release.

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