Alan Wake 2 Release Date, Platforms, Gameplay, and More

Alan Wake 2 is the sequel to Alan Wake, which originally came out 13 years ago, but has had a remake in recent years. Longtime fans of the franchise will be more than happy that finally, after all this time, they will be able to get their hands on the sequel and see how the story of the protagonist (this time accompanied by a partner) evolves. In this article, we have decided to collect together all the information we know about the game in one place.

Alan Wake 2 release date

The release date of Alan Wake 2 is October 27, 2023. The game, shown for the first time with a trailer at a PlayStation Showcase, should have been released on October 17, but the developers, just a few days ago, have decided to release the game ten days later, so as not to clash too much with the other releases of the month. Indeed, October will be a busy month for gamers, with old Frenchies making their comeback.

Alan Wake 2 platforms

Alan Wake 2 will be available to all PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S owners. Therefore, the old generation consoles remain out which, as seen so far in the various trailers proposed by the development team, would not be able to support the weight of the technical sector of the game, which we recall being developed using Unreal Engine 5. Furthermore, another important thing to say and which has been the focus of discussion is the fact that the game will only be available digitally, to reduce production costs as much as possible and, consequently, that of selling the product.

Alan Wake 2 story

Two worlds, two characters, and two secrets serve as the backdrop for Alan Wake 2's narrative. The one Remedy is discussing at the moment is a string of ritualistic killings that endanger Bright Falls, Cauldron Lake, and Watery (a new explorable locale to the Pacific Northwest region of Alan Wake 2). With her partner Alex Casey, who is voiced by James McCaffrey, Saga Anderson, a skilled FBI investigator, travels to Bright Falls to investigate the killings.

When all of this is happening, there's also the Alan Wake story to unfold. The writer has been imprisoned for 13 years in the Dark Place beneath Cauldron Lake, which has evolved into a nightmare version of New York City. Aside from controlling Wake, you will also take on the role of him as he makes an effort to craft a sinister tale that will enable him to escape, no matter the costs, from the situation he finds himself in.

Both of these narratives will be followed by the Alan Wake 2 story, with Remedy allowing players to switch between each character. You will have the option to choose whether you wish to play through Saga's investigation in Bright Falls in its entirety before moving on to Alan in the Dark Place or switch back and forth between the two whenever you choose.

Alan Wake gameplay

The gameplay of Alan Wake 2 differs significantly from that of the first one. Due to the fact that Alan has been imprisoned in the Dark Place for 13 years, Remedy Games has decided to make this long-awaited sequel entirely psychologically terrifying. One of the most significant changes to the gameplay is the introduction of a brand-new playable protagonist in Saga Anderson (as we said before), an experienced FBI agent who is brought to Bright Falls with her partner Alex Casey to look into a series of ritualistic killings that have claimed one of the agency's own.

There are other horrors you will have to deal with in addition to Saga's research into these enigmatic cult activities in Bright Falls, Cauldron Lake, and Watery, which will take up half of the game. In the second half of Alan Wake 2, you will take control of the renowned author as he experiences a nightmare of his own making. Alan is imprisoned in a Dark Place that has grown to resemble New York City. You can play as any of the two characters and alternate between their stories as you like.

There are other significant adjustments to contend with in addition to the ambitious new narrative framework. With the fighting mimicking the Resident Evil remakes the camera is now a little closer to the shoulder. As Remedy embraces the survival horror genre, you will still need to use light to combat strong supernatural forces, but your options will be much more constrained.

Additionally, when players are playing as Saga, they have access to a “mind place,” a sort of mental pocket realm, which they can enter by pressing a button. It is, in fact, a mind space where you can teleport and roleplay engaging in everyone's preferred method of solving mysteries: arranging pieces of evidence on a large board and linking them with thread.