The Wolf Among Us 2 Finally Has a 2027 Release Window

Nearly a decade after its original announcement, The Wolf Among Us 2 has resurfaced with the strongest sign of life yet. During the Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase on June 5, Telltale Games dropped a new story trailer, locked in a 2027 release window, and surprised fans with The Wolf Among Us Remastered, a refreshed version of the 2013 original arriving first in Holiday 2026 .

The trailer opened with a weary acknowledgment — “It’s been a long, long, long eight years” — before plunging Bigby Wolf into a grim new case: six brutal homicides tied to a mysterious monster threatening the town . For a project that has survived a studio shutdown, two full development restarts, and years of near-silence, the SGF 2026 showing was more than a trailer. It was proof that the game is actually happening.

What Was Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026

Telltale’s showcase delivered two concrete pieces of news :

• The Wolf Among Us 2 — A new story trailer and a confirmed 2027 release window. This was the first significant update since an initial gameplay trailer in February 2022 .
• The Wolf Among Us Remastered — A remaster of the original 2013 episodic adventure, scheduled for Holiday 2026 .

The remaster serves a double purpose: it gives longtime fans a polished return to Fabletown and offers newcomers a chance to experience the first season before the sequel drops. According to early reports, the remaster includes improved visuals, UI upgrades, and roughly an hour of bonus content featuring cut scenes and cast interviews .

Confirmed Platforms

Based on post-show confirmations and earlier reporting, The Wolf Among Us 2 is planned for a wide release :

• PC — Steam and Epic Games Store
• PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
• Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
• Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2

For The Wolf Among Us Remastered, platforms confirmed so far include PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PS5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and Xbox consoles .

The Full, Chaotic Development History

Understanding why this announcement matters requires looking back at one of the most turbulent development cycles in recent gaming.

2013: The Original Release

The Wolf Among Us, based on Bill Willingham’s Fables comic series, launched episodically starting October 11, 2013, on Xbox 360, PC, and Mac. It became an instant cult favorite for its noir-fairytale atmosphere and choice-driven storytelling .

2017–2018: First Announcement and Studio Collapse

In July 2017, the original Telltale Games announced a second season at San Diego Comic-Con, targeting a 2018 release . The project was delayed into 2019 citing “fundamental changes” at the studio — then, in September 2018, Telltale abruptly shut down. Most staff were laid off, and all active projects, including The Wolf Among Us 2, were canceled .

2019–2021: Studio Revival and Re-Announcement

LCG Entertainment acquired the Telltale brand in August 2019, reviving the studio under new management and retaining the Wolf Among Us and Batman licenses . At The Game Awards on December 12, 2019, the new Telltale re-announced The Wolf Among Us 2, partnering with AdHoc Studio — a team formed by former Telltale veterans — to co-develop the game .

2022–2023: First Trailer, Then More Delays

February 2022 brought the first gameplay trailer and a 2023 release target, with development in Unreal Engine on PC (Epic Games Store), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S . But by March 2023, Telltale delayed the game again, explicitly citing a goal to avoid crunch and burnout, alongside a transition to Unreal Engine 5 .

2023–2025: AdHoc Exits, Development Restarts

Later in 2023, AdHoc Studio — which had already scripted the full season — pulled out due to creative differences with Telltale, forcing a major reset . In late 2024, Telltale publicly pushed back against “unsubstantiated Reddit threads” claiming the game was canceled, insisting it “remains in production internally at Telltale” .

Then, in early 2026, Argentine outlet Press Over reported that development had restarted from scratch at the end of 2025, this time with Trick Studios as co-developer and PM Studios as publisher .

Summer Game Fest 2026: The Breakthrough

On June 5, 2026, Telltale finally delivered what fans had been waiting for: a new trailer, a 2027 release window, and the remaster announcement, all produced in partnership with DC Vertigo and Warner Bros. .

Development Timeline at a Glance

• October 2013 — Original The Wolf Among Us releases.
• July 2017 — Sequel announced, targeting 2018.
• September 2018 — Telltale shuts down; project canceled.
• August 2019 — LCG Entertainment revives Telltale.
• December 2019 — TWAU 2 re-announced with AdHoc Studio.
• February 2022 — Gameplay trailer shown, targeting 2023.
• March 2023 — Delayed; engine switch to Unreal Engine 5; anti-crunch cited.
• 2023 — AdHoc Studio departs over creative differences.
• Late 2025 — Development restarts from scratch with Trick Studios and PM Studios.
• June 2026 — SGF 2026: 2027 release window, remaster announced for Holiday 2026.

A Measured Outlook

After roughly nine years, three distinct development cycles, and two full restarts, The Wolf Among Us 2 finally appears to have a stable path forward. The simultaneous announcement of the remaster suggests Telltale is committed to rebuilding the franchise in earnest — not just shipping a sequel, but giving the series a proper reintroduction.

Still, given the project’s history, cautious optimism is warranted. The 2027 window remains broad, and no specific release date has been set. But for the first time in years, Bigby Wolf’s return looks less like a rumor and more like a reality.