Remedy's director, Markus Makki has been discussing the arrival of the long-delay Alan Wake.

Speaking on a web chat today Markus Makki teased eager fans with the possibility of a concrete release date for the game.

Makki said: "We have a specific date. It will be announced in the near future. We have had a fixed date for quite some time now."

He also elaborated on some of the game's innovative features.

"You get to fight with light," explained Makki. "It adds another layer to the combat, and it makes the game feel unique. The way the technology and use of light work together is also pretty cool."

By Ewan Aiton