Alan Wake 2's release is mere days away, just ahead of Halloween. Remedy Entertainment's latest title is shaping up to be one of the biggest titles of the season and possibly of 2023. It's been 13 years since the original Alan Wake, and in that time, it has become a beloved cult classic. Alan Wake 2 looks to further the fervor of its fandom by finally following up on the storylines and providing a proper sequel that will hopefully see it continue on to strong reception.
With longtime fans and newcomers to the series preparing to jump into the world of Alan Wake, they may be wondering about many of the details surrounding it in terms of availability, etc. Below are some of the major questions prospective players may want answered before diving into Alan Wake 2.
When Does Alan Wake 2 Come Out?
Alan Wake 2 releases at midnight EST on October 27th in North America. Remedy has provided Alan Wake 2's global release times as well.
Which Platforms is Alan Wake Coming Out On?
Alan Wake 2 will be on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Can I Preload Alan Wake 2?
Yes, depending on the platform. Alan Wake 2 will be able to be preloaded on consoles as listed in the above release time windows. There is no confirmed PC preload as of writing.
Is Alan Wake 2 on Game Pass?
The sequel won't be on Game Pass at launch but will be available to purchase normally on Xbox Series X/S. It's uncertain at this time if or when it will ever be a Game Pass title.
Is Alan Wake 2 coming to Steam?
Not at the present time and very unlikely in the future. As per Remedy's deal with Epic Games, Alan Wake 2's PC version will be exclusive to the Epic Games Store for the foreseeable future.
What are Alan Wake 2's PC requirements?
Remedy has revealed Alan Wake 2's PC specs previously. Notably, 1080p / 30FPS requires an RTX 2060 / i5-7600K combo or AMD equivalents. 4K will need, at minimum, an RTX 4070, with an RTX 4080 recommended for high-end 2060p with ray tracing. And at least an RTX 30 series graphics card or AMD equivalent will be needed for a 1440p experience or 60FPS 1080p.
Is Alan Wake 2 Digital Only?
Yes. Remedy has been open about Alan Wake 2's digital-only approach, and there are no current or future plans at this time for a physical release.
Does Alan Wake 2 Have Pre-order Bonuses?
Yes. Alan Wake 2' s pre-order bonus content includes cosmetic skins and in-game resources. The Deluxe Edition includes, most notably, the future Night Springs and Lake House expansions and additional skins and minor items for Alan and Saga.
Is Alan Wake 2 a Remake?
No. Though Alan Wake received a remaster, Alan Wake 2 is a completely new entry in the series and is not a remake or remaster.
Is Alan Wake 2 Open World?
No. While the original was planned to be open-world, Remedy scrapped the idea for a tighter focus. Alan Wake 2 will follow suit and function more like the modern Resident Evil titles in terms of gameplay design.
Is Alan Wake 2 a Sequel?
Yes. Alan Wake 2 is a direct sequel to the original and will pick up 10 years after its events.
Does Alan Wake 2 Have Multiplayer?
No. Although Alan Wake 2 will feature a new playable character, it won't have any local or online co-op modes or multiplayer options.
Is Alan Wake 2 Scary?
Remedy has made it clear that Alan Wake 2 will be a full survival horror experience in the vein of the more recent Resident Evil titles. As such, it aims to be a much more intense and frightening experience for players than the original.
Alan Wake 2 launches for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X on October 27, 2023.