Alan Wake 2, the long-awaited sequel to Remedy Entertainment's 2010 classic third-person thriller, is finally coming out. Read on to find out Alan Wake 2's release date, as well as how to pre-order the game so you can play it on launch day.
Alan Wake 2 Release Date and Time
Released October 27, 2023
Alan Wake 2 came out on October 27, 2023 at 12 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). For those living in the West Coast, it came out at 9 p.m. PDT on October 26.
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (EST) | Oct 27, 12:00 a.m. |
| United States (PDT) | Oct 26, 9:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Oct 27, 5:00 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Oct 27, 5:00 p.m.. |
| Australian East Coast | Oct 27, 3:00 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Oct 27, 12:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Oct 27, 1:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Oct 27, 12:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Oct 27, 6:00 a.m. |
| Brazil | Oct 27, 1:00 a.m. |
Everything We Know About Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 Story Plot
In the town of Bright Falls, a string of ritualistic murders have been happening, prompting the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation to send field agent Saga Anderson to investigate. At Bright Falls, Anderson finds herself in the middle of a supernatural horror story - with the crime novelist Alan Wake (who went missing 13 years ago) being at the center of it all.
Although Alan Wake 2 is the sequel to the original Alan Wake, it is set up as a standalone experience. You can definitely play Alan Wake 2 without any experience with the previous game. But for returning players, there's an abundance of connective lore and easter eggs to discover.
Alan Wake 2 Gameplay
Just like in the original Alan Wake, Alan Wake 2 is expected to be part third-person shooter, part horror thriller, and part investigation narrative. Most of your time will be spent exploring Bright Falls and its surrounding areas, as well as very strange areas that may or may not be outside of reality.
You will have access to guns and weapons in this game, but your main enemies will be The Taken - shadowy humanoid beings that you will have to shine your flashlight on in order to make them vulnerable. Once that’s done, you will then have to use your weapons to kill them off for good.
We also know that the game will have at least two parallel narratives centered around Anderson’s and Alan Wake’s plots. Both of them have certain skill sets - with Anderson being a field agent capable of analyzing evidence, and Wake being a writer able to manipulate the dark reality he’s found himself in.
There are three difficulty levels players can choose from depending on their comfort levels. These are:
⚫︎ Story - For those looking to experience Alan Wake 2's plot with just the right amount of scares, this is the difficulty setting for you.
⚫︎ Normal - A balanced difficulty for those in the mood for the the proper survival horror experience.
⚫︎ Hard - Full knowledge and utilization of the game's mechanics and items is required in Alan Wake 2's most challenging difficulty.
Additionally, Alan Wake 2 will have post-launch support such as a New Game+ mode called "The Final Draft," and a Photo mode. Other post-launch content to be determined.
Alan Wake 2 System Requirements
| System Specs | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-7700 HQ or AMD FX-9590 | Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory | 8-10 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX480 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super or AMD Radeon RX6600 XT |
| Direct X Version | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 85 GB | 85 GB |
Alan Wake 2 Pre-Orders
Currently, Alan Wake 2 is available for pre-order at the Epic Games Store, as well as the PlayStation and Xbox Stores. Two editions are available: the Standard Edition, and the Deluxe Edition.
Standard Edition
| Platform | Price |
|---|---|
 Epic Games |
$59.99 |
 PlayStation Store |
$59.99 |
 Xbox Store |
$59.99 |
The Standard Edition has a digital copy of the base game only; all other DLC will have to be bought at full price.
Deluxe Edition
| Platform | Price |
|---|---|
| Epic Games |
$79.99 |
| PlayStation Store |
$79.99 |
| Xbox Store |
$79.99 |
Meanwhile, the Deluxe Edition comes with not only the digital base game but an expansion pass and the following accessories:
- Nordic shotgun skin for Saga
- Parliament shotgun skin for Alan
- Crimson windbreaker for Saga
- Celebrity suit for Alan
- Lantern charm for Saga
Alan Wake 2 Trailer
Alan Wake 2 Product Information
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| Title | ALAN WAKE 2 |
|---|---|
| Release Date | October 27, 2023 |
| Developer | Remedy Entertainment |
| Publisher | Epic Games |
| Supported Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Genre | Third-Person Shooter, Thriller |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| ESRB Rating | Mature 17+ |
| Official Website | Alan Wake 2 Website |
