The Wolf Among Us 2 Promises a Darker Story for Bigby Wolf

New details suggest Telltale’s long-awaited sequel will explore Bigby’s past, identity, and the consequences of being viewed as a monster.

With The Wolf Among Us 2 on the horizon, Telltale Games has provided new details on the title’s development and has confirmed that The Wolf Among Us remake will be available in print and digital formats later this year.

Many players wouldn't be surprised to hear there will be a physical edition, but it’s still good to see the long-awaited resurrection of the franchise moving forward. For fans of the game who have followed its development over the years, the planned remaster is an indication the series is now back on track.

And while physical releases are still the standard in the gaming biz, plenty of folks predict that could change over the next several years as publishers transition more and more to digital distribution.

For the time being, fans of the series can still acquire a boxed edition of The Wolf Among Us. The announcement about the game has also drawn attention for its cover art, which has been hailed by enthusiasts online. The design has been remarked upon by many as remarkable, with some even expressing a desire to see the work reproduced as a poster.

The remake was something many people were looking forward to, but more recently the conversation has shifted to new comments about the tone of The Wolf Among Us 2. Recent talks have hinted that Telltale will make the sequel much darker. The makers have indicated that the tale will delve deeper into Bigby Wolf's head and personal struggles than in the first game.

One of the biggest differences is that Bigby is no longer the uncontested greatest hunter in Fabletown. He will have a weird individual chasing him who can convert him into a wolf from a distance, to his astonishment. The devs say the second section of Fabletown is the “darkest version” gamers have seen thus far. The story will explore questions of identity, duty, and what it means to be labeled a monster.

People working on the narrative stated that Bigby will be under significant strain due to his reputation and the expectations placed on him.

Characters in the novel will give him tasks to solve that will challenge him. The creative powers behind the project also talk about a more powerful, emotional experience. One of the creators claimed the approach to the sequel was colored by previous work on crime series and stories about individuals finding themselves in horrific situations.

In The Wolf Among Us, players had a lot of leeway to mold Bigby’s character, from heroic to morally reprehensible choices. One of the best things about the game was the flexibility. Many players took paths that blurred the lines between hero and villain. But in the sequel, it seems external influences will play a much bigger role in what Bigby does.

This, along with a darker story direction, can place players in situations where they must make terrible decisions and face the consequences of their choices. As the remaster of The Wolf Among Us 2 approaches release, additional story details are being shared, and it appears to be shaping up as a darker, more psychological follow-up to one of Telltale's most highly regarded games.