'Quantum Break' Returns to Steam and PC Game Pass After Being Removed Earlier for Expiring Licenses

After a brief hiatus, Quantum Break, the 2016 science-fiction action-adventure game developed by Remedy Entertainment, is back up for sale on Steam and PC Game Pass.

Remedy Entertainment Quickly Notified Fans That the Game Would Return Soon

According to the story by PC Gamer, the months-long disappearance of Quantum Break was caused by expired licenses, a common occurrence even in another Remedy-published game, Alan Wake, in 2017. Yet this time, Remedy Entertainment quickly notified their fans that the game would return soon.

Good news came today in the form of a tweet from Vice President Aaron Greenberg, stating that Quantum Break had returned to the Xbox, PC, and Game Pass and thanking their fans for their patience.

The sudden return of Quantum Break is accompanied by Remedy's Q1 business report, where they provided updates on all the projects that they are currently working on. PC Game Pass also announced the return of Quantum Variety.

Fusing the Best of 'Max Payne' and 'Alan Wake:' Why 'Quantum Break' is Still Popular After 4 Years

Remedy mentioned that Alan Wake 2, the sequel to the 2010 game, is still on track for release later this year, and the progress for Control 2 and a multiplayer Control spinoff named Codename Condor is 'steady.' Quantum Break's return reminds us why the game has been so popular since its initial release in 2016.

Besides the stellar voice acting, gripping story, and unique time manipulation mechanic, it's a spiritual successor to Remedy's acclaimed series Max Payne and Alan Wake.

Quantum Break is a perfect blend of the two series, bringing players the action-packed gunplay and frenetic dodge mechanics of the former with the horror influences, crafty level design, and unsettling atmosphere of the latter.

'Quantum Break' Celebrates its Return with Remedy's Q1 Business Review

Fans of Remedy's work can look forward to Quantum Break and the upcoming sequels later this year. With the return of Quantum Break and more updates to come is looking like a busy and exciting year for the Finnish game makers.

Luckily, Remedy quickly reassured its fans that Quantum Break would shortly be back on sale again. Today marks the day the mystery returns to our screens, with Xbox Games Marketing Vice President Aaron Greenberg announcing the news.

Remedy celebrates Quantum Break's return with their Q1 Business Review, which has also arrived today. Those expecting Alan Wake 2, a sequel to their smash hit, should note that the game "remains on track" to be released later this year, while the future of Control 2 looks bright, having "progressed well."

The Steady Progress of Codename Condor and the Loyalty of Remedy's Fans

Finally, Codename Condor's exciting multiplayer Control spinoff "has continued its steady progress in the proof-of-concept stage." Quantum Break's troubled trajectory echoes the issues of Remedy's fellow developers over the years.

Still, the studio's swift response and continued support of its loyal fanbase is something to be applauded. On this occasion, the news is only good and may stay that way.