Alan Wake 2 Release Date, Gameplay, Platforms and more.

Let’s take a closer look at the upcoming psychological action game, Alan Wake 2, which all survival horror game fans have been waiting for a long time, and get to know its release date.

Moreover, we at Benettonplay have also got some juicy insights into what new stories and gameplay features players should look forward to experiencing in this sequel.

Come, let’s dive right into the details.

When was Alan Wake 2 announced?

Remedy Entertainment first announced the latest entry in the much-appreciated Alan Wake universe by showcasing its announcement trailer during the Game Awards held in 2021.

Here, take a look at the announcement trailer:

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Alan Wake 2 Release Date?

As for the release date of the game, the game was released on 27th October 2023, 13 years after the original title was released, but right on time to make our Halloweens even spookier.

Alan Wake 2 Storyline

The story setting of Alan Wake 2 picks up from where the first game ended, with Alan Wake banishing himself with an evil dark presence to another dark realm known as the Dark Place.

Now, 13 years after the famous writer went missing at the end of the original game, mysterious ritualized murders have begun happening in Bright Falls once again.

FBI agent Saga Anderson is sent in to investigate, unknown to the fact that she will soon be stuck in the middle of a horror story herself, a story written by none other than the troubled writer himself to escape his decade-long captivity.

Take a look at the gameplay reveal trailer to get a better understanding of the story of the game.

Alan Wake 2 Gameplay Features

In terms of gameplay, Alan Wake 2 follows its predecessor by being a similar third-person, action-adventure game, but this time around, as mentioned by Remedy Entertainment themselves, the psychological horror elements, which were previously a tiny part of the story and were sprinkled sparingly throughout its gameplay, have now taken center stage and have a more prominent effect on the theme of the game.

Gameplay features returning from the original title like the regularly used flashlight, which can again be ‘focused’ on enemies to deal more damage, a wide variety of weapons to choose from to adapt to your playstyle and manuscripts, which players will have to once again search for in the environment around them to unlock more abilities and gameplay lore.

Unlike the original game, apart from controlling the central character Alan Wake, players will now also play as a secondary character in the form of FBI agent Saga Anderson.

When playing as Saga, players can access specific unique systems only available to them, like pausing the game anywhere to enter a place called ‘Mind Space,’ where players can get a visual representation of their thoughts.

Additionally, the ‘Mind Space’ will not only act as a ‘safe haven’ for Saga to take a breath from all the action and connect the dots to help her solve the mystery, but it will also help her in profiling the details of the characters she will discover during the game, to find various clues to assist with her investigation.

Furthermore, players will be able to experience the game in 3 difficulty settings: Story mode, Normal mode, and Hard mode.

Here, take a look at the official tweet from Alan Wake 2’s official Twitter account to know more about these settings in more detail:

The game will offer a choice of three difficulty levels, catering to a wide range of player preferences. #alanwake pic.twitter.com/hHKJxZxT4m

— Alan Wake 2 (@alanwake) October 25, 2023

For players who haven’t played the first part, there is no need not worry, as according to Alan Wake’s Official Website’s FAQs, the game is indeed a sequel to the 2010 game, but it is set up as a standalone experience, to enable new players to enjoy the thrills of the game without having any prior knowledge of the first game.

To get a better idea of what the psychological survival horror game has in store for us, here’s a peek into what the gameplay will look like as shown during the Gamescom 2023 Day 1 live event:

What platforms will Alan Wake 2 be available on?

Alan Wake 2 is available to play on popular platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Microsoft Windows (PC)

For PC users, as of right now, Alan Wake 2 will be an Epic Game Store exclusive title and we do not have any official news on when it will be available on Steam. Click here to pre-order it today.

Alan Wake 2 will not be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One because these platforms will not be able to handle the bloated system requirements of this ‘next-gen’ game.

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Alan Wake 2 Official System Requirements

Come to the game’s specifications, as released by Alan Wake 2’s official Twitter account on October 20, 2023, players worldwide will be astonished to know that gamers will require a PC with extremely powerful hardware to run this game, at least as of right now, till the developers release a few necessary updates and patches to make it more accessible for gamers with modest hardware.

Here, take a look at the official tweet from Alan Wake 2’s official Twitter account:

Hey PC gamers! Here you have a full list of PC system requirements for Alan Wake 2.
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— Alan Wake 2 (@alanwake) October 20, 2023

Remedy Entertainment may optimize the game in the future so that it is compatible with a broader range of hardware, but as of right now, only a select few will be able to enjoy the game at its peak settings.

Don’t believe it yet, take a look at the confirmed system requirements of the game by yourself. We do not know if these settings are a prank or a nightmare from one of Alan Wake’s crime novels.

The system requirements of the game in table format are as follows:

Minimum System Requirements: (Low Settings at 1080p)

GPU	GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeaon RX 6600
VRAM	6 GB
CPU	Intel i5-7600K or AMD Equivalent
RAM	16 GB
Operating System	Windows 10/11 64-bit
Storage	90 GB SSD

Recommended System Requirements: (Medium Settings at 1440p)

GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
VRAM	8 GB
CPU	Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel Equivalent
RAM	16 GB
Operating System	Windows 10/11 64-bit
Storage	90 GB SSD

Ultra Settings System Requirements: (High Settings at 2160p)

GPU	GeForce RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
VRAM	12 GB
CPU	Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel Equivalent
RAM	16 GB
Operating System	Windows 10/11 64-bit
Storage	90 GB SSD

Please Note: These system specifications highlighted only the core requirements required to run the game. For more in-depth information, check the image displayed in the Twitter post embedded above.

Conclusion

So that’s it, gamers. These are the details we have for you today regarding the second part of the Alan Wake series. We’ll be sure to update this article as and when we have any newer things to share with you regarding the points mentioned above.

In the meantime, however, if you’re someone who likes to go into sequels by doing a little homework around the game, you can always go and check out the first part, Alan Wake, to perhaps experience what it feels to step into the shoes of a troubled crime fiction author suffering from writer’s block.

If you prefer more action, you can also check out the follow-up, standalone spin-off game Alan Wake: American Nightmare, released two years after the original title came out. In this game, players have access to more varieties of weapons to fight creepier enemies and more game modes too.