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 originalAlan Wake, and in that time, it has become a beloved cult classic.Alan Wake 2looks 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.
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With longtime fans and newcomers to the series preparing to jump into theworld ofAlan 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 intoAlan Wake 2.
When Does Alan Wake 2 Come Out?
Alan Wake 2releases at midnight EST on October 27th in North America. Remedy has providedAlan Wake 2’s global release timesas well.
Which Platforms is Alan Wake Coming Out On?
Alan Wake 2will be on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Yes, depending on the platform.Alan Wake 2will 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 onGame Passat 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’sPC version will be exclusive to theEpic Games Storefor the foreseeable future.
What are Alan Wake 2’s PC requirements?
Remedy has revealedAlan Wake 2’s PC specspreviously. 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 aboutAlan 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 contentincludes 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. ThoughAlan Wakereceived a remaster,Alan Wake 2is 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 2will follow suit and function more like themodernResident Eviltitlesin terms of gameplay design.
Is Alan Wake 2 a Sequel?
Yes.Alan Wake 2is a direct sequel to the original and will pick up 10 years after its events.
Does Alan Wake 2 Have Multiplayer?
No. AlthoughAlan Wake 2will 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 thatAlan Wake 2will be a full survival horrorexperience in the vein of the more recentResident Eviltitles. As such, it aims to be a much more intense and frightening experience for players than the original.
Alan Wake 2launches for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X on August 04, 2025.
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