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The Wolf Among Us 2

#44 =
Total hype
11.6 M
Trailer official+media
7.7 M
Buzz creators
3.9 M
Views gained · 7 days
+21 k
Hype Level
Comments
58 k
Publisher
Telltale Games / AdHoc Studio
Developer
AdHoc Studio
Genre
Aventure narrative
Platforms
PS5 · Xbox Series · PC · Switch 2
Release
2027 window
Release dates by platform
  • PS52027
  • Xbox Series2027
  • PC2027
  • Switch 22027

Last official trailer: 09/06/2026 (76 days ago)

Also known as: Wolf Among Us 2, TWAU2, Wolf Among Us Season 2

Sequel highly anticipated for over 10 years.

The Wolf Among Us 2 is #44 in the HypeTracker ranking, steady this week, with 11.6 M measured views, including +21 k over the last 7 days. Its hype comes 67% from official and media trailers.

Community reactions what the comments are saying · updated 01/08/2026

This week in the comments

Volume is technically flat this week (zero comments captured in the W window), but the SGF announcement and P6/P7 trailer breakdown still drive every live conversation about the game. The current pulse (P7) shows the community shifting from pure relief to detective-style trailer analysis and lingering distrust about timelines.

The announcement stream: a collective trauma finally closing

Thousands of P5/P6 comments describe physical reactions (tears, screaming) to the trailer reveal, often framed as grief finally lifting after years of waiting.

→ see "The endless wait", a running theme since 2019
Trailer breakdown: who's the killer?

In P7, a large share of comments moves from raw emotion to textual sleuthing: Bluebeard theories, Dorothy speculation, Frau Totenkinder correctly identified instead of Auntie Greenleaf, and comic-book clues cross-checked against the game.

« Here a little explanation: Frau Totenkinder is German and means "Miss Deathchildren" in English. Also here a little Fable spoiler: Cinderella kills Crane in France (in the comics). »
— @mattignis · ♥ 10 · translated · see original ↗
Episodic vs full release: the debate resumes

Dispatch's success reignites a familiar debate: several P7 commenters push for a Dispatch-style weekly rollout instead of an all-at-once release as Telltale has planned.

« Honestly I personally wouldn't mind episodic releases. I think it would keep the hype going. Plus for me at least it would give me a bit to take a pause, theorize, and over analyzing everything I just played which I love doing by. »
— @samh.2638 · ♥ 11 · translated · see original ↗
GTA 6, the comedic yardstick for patience

The GTA 6 comparison remains everywhere this week, now used as an ironic yardstick for the wait rather than a plain complaint.

→ see "The GTA 6 comparison", which emerged in 2025

Top reactions and controversies

The endless wait as the community's core identity

Dominant take
35 %

Since the 2019 announcement, a majority of comments dwell on the wait itself — counted in years, ironic decades, and comparisons to other delayed sagas — becoming a full-fledged communal ritual.

« It's been almost 9 years. Fabletown needs us again. »
— @taleoftwowolvesasmr3381 · ♥ 283 · translated · see original ↗

Trust in Telltale: has the studio actually learned?

Controversy
18 %

A clear split divides those praising the studio's caution (no rushing, avoiding crunch) from those who see the prolonged silence as disrespectful to fans or even a sign of impending failure.

55 % Understands the studio's caution 45 % Calls out the lack of transparency

The running gag: "these lips are sealed"

Dominant take
15 %

Telltale's own line ("silence is a valid option / these lips are sealed") became a permanent meme, recycled every time the studio goes quiet to mock the lack of communication.

« When Will we get Season 2? Telltale: These lips are sealed. »
— @solutionghostsimple6470 · ♥ 2 k · translated · see original ↗

Nostalgia and emotional attachment to the first game

Dominant take
15 %

The original TWAU is repeatedly named the best Telltale game, often tied to strong personal memories (adolescence, discovering narrative games), which explains the loyalty despite years of silence.

« The Wolf Among Us is without a shadow of a doubt the best work Telltale has produced. The fact that the sequel is alive and kicking has me ecstatic. »
— @aaronobst0140 · ♥ 6 k · translated · see original ↗

AdHoc Studio's departure: good or bad news?

Controversy
10 %

AdHoc's exit (creators of the original trailer and of Dispatch) splits opinion: some mourn the loss of a promising original script, others fear lower quality without the team behind Dispatch's success.

40 % Confident despite the team change 60 % Worried about losing AdHoc's involvement

Epic Games Store exclusivity, the old grudge

Controversy
7 %

Memories of the first game's EGS exclusivity keep resurfacing, with some fans demanding a simultaneous Steam release this time, while others downplay the issue given the bigger wait at stake.

History — sentiment over time

L'annonce The Wolf Among Us 2 - OFFICIAL Full Trailer (2022) The Wolf Among Us 2 - Official Story Trailer The Wolf Among Us 2 - Announcement Trailer
— % positive — % negative ● = dated event
L'annonce +0
12/12/2019 → 19/12/2019
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No data available for this period.
Affectionate waiting and nostalgia for the first game, punctuated by recurring memes about Telltale's silence. +60
Entre le 19/12/2019 et le 09/02/2022
19/12/2019 → 09/02/2022
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A patient community that turns the lack of news into comedic ritual rather than anger.
The Wolf Among Us 2 - OFFICIAL Full Trailer (2022) +90
09/02/2022 → 16/02/2022
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The purest peak of enthusiasm across the entire game's timeline.
A long desert crossing: growing fatigue, ironic GTA 6 comparisons, and doubts about whether the game will ever ship. +5
Entre le 16/02/2022 et le 06/06/2026
16/02/2022 → 06/06/2026
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The longest and most divided period, torn between stubborn hope and growing skepticism.
The Wolf Among Us 2 - Official Story Trailer +85
06/06/2026 → 13/06/2026
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Years of frustration dissolve within a few seconds of trailer footage.
The Wolf Among Us 2 - Announcement Trailer +68
08/06/2026 → 15/06/2026
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Joy still dominates but gives way to more measured critical scrutiny.
Detective mode activated: meticulous trailer clue-hunting, debates over the release format (episodic or not), and residual distrust about timelines. +55
Pouls actuel
15/06/2026
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Initial euphoria settles into analytical curiosity tinged with caution.
Release
01/01/2027
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2027
Analysis built from 13 k public YouTube comments on the tracked videos · figures are counts on the sampled corpus · quotes verified and translated (original linked) · never affects the ranking.
Audiencethe measurable side: views, likes and the videos driving the hype

Like rate

New views per day

trailer buzz
Trailer 67% Buzz 33%

Top 5 videos — Trailers · official + media

Top 5 videos — Buzz · creators & reactions

The Wolf Among Us 2 — quick answers

How many views do The Wolf Among Us 2's trailers have?

As of 25/08/2026, The Wolf Among Us 2 totals 11.6 M measured views: 7.7 M from official and media trailers, 3.9 M from creator buzz.

When does The Wolf Among Us 2 release?

The Wolf Among Us 2 is expected 2027 on PS5 · Xbox Series · PC · Switch 2.

When was the last official The Wolf Among Us 2 trailer?

The most recent official video counted for The Wolf Among Us 2 was published on 09/06/2026 — 76 days ago.

How hyped is The Wolf Among Us 2?

The Wolf Among Us 2 ranks #44 of 102 tracked games by measured views, with hype level “Wild”.

Is The Wolf Among Us 2 worth the hype?

The Wolf Among Us 2 ranks #44 out of 102 tracked games on HypeTracker, with 11.6 M measured views. Its hype is measured from real views, not claimed. Player-side, comment analysis leans positive (65% positive).

Is The Wolf Among Us 2's hype dying down?

The Wolf Among Us 2's hype is steady: 21 k views gained over the last 7 days, ranking position mostly unchanged.

Is Wolf Among Us 2 the same game as The Wolf Among Us 2?

Yes — The Wolf Among Us 2 is also known as Wolf Among Us 2, TWAU2, Wolf Among Us Season 2.

What do players think of The Wolf Among Us 2?

Based on an analysis of 13 k YouTube comments, opinion on The Wolf Among Us 2 currently stands at 65% positive and 10% negative.

Why is The Wolf Among Us 2 controversial?

Trust in Telltale: has the studio actually learned? — A clear split divides those praising the studio's caution (no rushing, avoiding crunch) from those who see the prolonged silence as disrespectful to fans or even a sign of impending failure.