Alan Wake 2 takes roughly 12-13 hours to beat for an initial playthrough. The direct sequel to Remedy's 2010 action-adventure game, Alan Wake 2 is a pure survival-horror experience that sees the titular Alan Wake and FBI agent Saga Anderson tasked with surviving all kinds of unspeakable horrors.
Alan Wake 2's two playable characters help give the game a unique flavor when compared to the original. While players are stuck on a specific route at first, they later get the chance to swap between Alan Wake and Saga Anderson whenever they visit certain save rooms. Wake and Saga have somewhat distinct campaigns with some overlap, with players having to complete certain chapters as Wake and others as Saga.
Alan Wake 2 - Burning Questions Answered (Release Times, Platforms, & More)
Days ahead of Alan Wake 2's release, fans may want to know more about when and how it can be played, and what to expect from the sequel.
As players explore The Dark Place as Alan Wake and Bright Falls and its surrounding areas as Saga, they can expect to finish the game in about 13 hours. It was previously claimed that Alan Wake 2 takes 20 hours to beat, but that's more likely for those hoping to hit 100% completion. Getting 100% in the game will require players to not only complete the main story, but also find collectibles like all the cult stashes, lunch boxes, and Words of Power that are hidden throughout the game. Overall, it's safe to say that Alan Wake 2 is longer than its predecessor, especially for those hunting down all the collectibles for 100% completion.
How Long is Alan Wake 2?
- Alan Wake 2's main story takes 12-13 hours to beat, 20 hours for 100% completion
Alan Wake 2 lunch boxes give players the resources they need to upgrade Saga's guns, while cult stashes are usually filled with ammo, healing items, and other supplies that players can use to make survival a little easier. Words of Power, meanwhile, are unique to Alan Wake. These are hidden throughout the game world and upon finding them, give players a skill point that they can use to upgrade Wake's abilities.
While unavailable at launch, Remedy will be releasing updates for Alan Wake 2 that add more content to the game, extending its playtime in the process. These updates will include features like a New Game+ mode, Nightmare difficulty, and new story elements. Additionally, fans can expect two Alan Wake 2 expansions to release in 2024. Specifics on what exactly those expansions will entail are unavailable at the time of this writing, but more details should come to light at a later date.
Alan Wake 2 is available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.