Alan Wake 2 Everything To Know

It’s almost time to return to Bright Falls, the fictional small town set in Washington state, for more spooky adventures in Alan Wake 2. But so much has happened since the first Alan Wake, including the revelation that the games are actually a part of a Remedy Connected Universe unveiled in Remedy’s 2019 game Control.
From story, to gameplay and release date, here’s everything you need to know about Alan Wake 2.
#gaming #AlanWake2 #gamespot
Timestamps:
00:34 - Plot
04:32 - Development
06:32 - Gameplay
08:00 - Release Date & Price

[@marshallkelin1716]

I can’t believe Alan Wake 2 is happening.

[@HansfordCrouse]

same. i gave up many years ago after american nightmare came out. seems they were trying to capitalize on the real game's popularity with what was at best, DLC, and calling it a sequel. I hope this one doesn't let down. Alan Wake was one of my favorite horror games of all time

[@rumuelnathanael8043]

And for all platofrms at release too. Fck exclusivity.

[@Dezzyyx]

Alan Wake remastered and Control is on a deep sale rn, for anyone interested. I bought Wake and begin playing tonight, who knows maybe I can finish by Friday. If I go 100% I doubt it, if I go only main story I might. I want to get Control while on sale too, but I'm gonna see how I like Wake first.

[@JonahSevernMusic]

I played Alan Wake for the first time recently and apart from a few pretty over the top moments, I didn't love it. Control, on the other hand, is one of my favorite games and has one of the best video game set piece sequences of all time.

[@LutherTaylor]

where where where?

[@starbirbs5128]

I wish American nightmare would go on sale as well. 😢

[@atsuyak768]

Highly recommend Control. It's the reason as to why I am now a major fan and interested in the Alan Wake/RCU universe!

[@goodsoccerkid9999]

You’ll be able to finish the whole story in a reasonable time, but to 100% the game in terms of trophies, I took over 30 hours. I’m also counting multiple plays of the main game and DLCs

[@thechicagobox]

The Old Gods 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@Faded.Visuals]

I know the popular theory that Control AWE DLC could be Alan Wake Expansion, but I always called it an Alan Wake Event!

[@justincallaghan8682]

Been playing it pretty impressed so far!

[@stephensanders2104]

I CAN'T WAIT FOR Alan Wake 2

[@davidestrambino]

🙏🏻

[@gillesy2479]

I can't wait for you!!

[@stephensanders2104]

I GOT Alan Wake 2 PRE ORDERED ON PLAYSTATION 5 :P

[@michaelrafailyk]

Cool video, thanks. But the music is too loud sometimes.

[@skunkgucc]

I started it right now let’s go let’s go I hope this is better then control

[@skunkgucc]

This backstory is insane

[@joaquinbaume1291]

guess you could say alan wake is a bit twin peaks inspired lol

[@50blessings52]

I'm fearing that there is a pun I'm missing here

[@joaquinbaume1291]

@@50blessings52 no pun, just that the twin peaks references are really obvious and i love remedy for them lol

[@50blessings52]

@@joaquinbaume1291 ohhh, gotcha gotcha. I can see the parallels

[@Dezzyyx]

best show ever, nothing quite like it

[@MegaTimmytommy]

Do I need to play the Control DLC to understand the story?

[@svenknaepen9780]

This year hurts my wallet so bad! 😢

[@bigjay8895]

Saga’s character model looks great!👍🏾

[@WholesomePotato1]

Alan's too!

[@-my4skinwastakeninasickjew426]

No.

[@handsomesquidward151]

No she doesn't.

[@adamstevens3661]

Never played alan wake 1 but this new one looks good in planning on playing it. Would alan wake 1 be good these days?

[@HansfordCrouse]

@TeeJay-ue9pp alan wake 1 was amazing. some of the best atmoshphere in a horror game. I guess calling it "horror" might be a stretch, but i hope they don't let us down with this one. American Nightmare was such a bleh...

[@juliuscesarclaro9512]

yes it is very good. but dont play alan wake 2 if you didnt play 1 or some parts are influenced by the prequel Control which is connected as they are one universe. this is a Sequel so you wont actually understand what is the game about or story about if you didnt play Alan Wake 1 and its DLC. as well as Control tbh.

[@everost4398]

@GameSpot forgot to mention the two dlcs that come with the deluxe edition and further free content (including other dlcs if i'm not mistaken) that Remedy has declared to release some time after launch

[@Dezzyyx]

what? dlcs for launch?

[@malicioussoftware8242]

Cool! I'll wait till it's on sale for sure

[@Bok3yLyfe6]

Or buy the cheapest one at $59.99

[@mwert09]

What's the name of the song starting at 5:22

[@thenerdzuero6002]

Anyone knows the song in the beginning?

[@adeviantproduction]

All I "need to know" is the embargo date and whether it runs properly on PS5.

[@bender9740]

Embargo is the 26th, and seeing as they mostly advertised/demonstrated the game on PS5, I would assume it probably runs fine.

[@Jenema2]

Most of the footage is running on PS5 and Series X, they focused on console. Rock-solid 30fps in fidelity mode according to one of the devs, thats the mode all the QA testing went into. There is a "solid" performance mode but it sacrifices visual quality.

[@adeviantproduction]

@@Jenema2 I found these quotes online, too. It's what gave me the confidence to pre-order.

[@adeviantproduction]

@bender9740 Look, I've pre-ordered, I've got faith it'll be really good and won't have anything game breaking. But let's not act like marketing is 100% reliable. How many times do games need to launch glitchy for us to at least allow ourselves some healthy scepticism? Even Control launched with notable issues that were fairly quickly patched. Quantum Break was far from flawless. Curated previews and glossy trailers rule, but reviews do exist for a reason. I want to see some reviews and watch Digital Foundry's analysis, preferably a few days before the release. Is that so bad?

[@cregerbot8217]

@@adeviantproduction knowing DF, they might take a while:/ might be a week after release - if you wait, I pray you don't see any spoilers lol the trailers are already littered with them

[@c.a.6636]

Is there an option to disable motion blur on console?

[@chrism.3354]

yes

[@marlougerona8479]

Oh yeah, we know... we know that it has a high pc spec requirements

[@LordLOC]

Not just high requirements - the game supposedly uses new shader tech that basically locks out any GPU before the 20xx series from Nvidia or the 5000 series from AMD.

[@gilesa.4052]

The first game felt like a Sutter Cane story...

[@LordLOC]

It's not almost time to return to Brightfall - on PC that is. If you don't own a GPU capable of running the game's tech, you are SOL apparently.

[@MrVioletfirefly]

i must be missing something...its a house crawling game with a flashlight at night..how much visiual fidality can you get in the dark? ill just have to wait and see what people say but all the clips ive seen are creeping around a house at night with a flashlight...

[@Endgame_01]

4:25 MAJOR SPOILER FOR ALAN WAKE II

[@christopherf.2533]

Control: Alan Wake coming soon.

[@bounceycake1]

You mention how the PC minimum system requirements are outright ridiculous?

[@Cookieman245]

The boys have played theire Mario but now its real mans turn

[@TennesseeWhiskii]

Hold my beer.

[@Dezzyyx]

Sorry I have no hands. @@TennesseeWhiskii

[@cedricbaccay633]

Maybe it’s the other way around

[@aaryscare214]

Does it count if I play both? I am not a boy or a man... I am a teenager since I mixed the 2 at once?! I played through the original Alan Wake the last few nights by doing and episode or 2. After Alan Wake, I played a bit of Mario Wonder. Once Alan Wake 2 releases, maybe I will mix it with Casual Birder just for us non Men gamers. Toy.

[@NnullX]

Spider-Man*

[@wolvesboy87a92]

How about a physical release for Xbox/PS5? Come on Remedy!

[@brian1291]

Fortnite just needs to just head to the Dark Place. I’m over that game

[@SidorovichJr]

I sense 20fpsish on 4090 in 4k ultra with all ai mumbo jumbolss on

[@IamJatin]

The only thing to know is it wont work on most PCs

[@ianchinsor9248]

Fingers crossed for a 40fps mode on consoles 🤞

[@amcynic]

Thanks to my 4070 ti I will be playing in 130 fps mode.

[@chuc.dxq3809]

My name is Wake. Alan Wake 😂

[@misterqwuan2530]

Is the first worth playing? I’ve heard it’s pretty clunky

[@brandongrazioso]

Gameplay is rough but the story is amazing and if you can force your way through the gameplay then I think you'll find it's worth it. But you can always watch the gameplay online

[@capnphuktard5445]

@@brandongrazioso lol..sounds awesome

[@brandongrazioso]

@@capnphuktard5445 yeah it's not the most convincing argument lol, but if you can look past gameplay for the sake of a great story then you'll probably love it

[@Dezzyyx]

I was asking this question yesterday, ended up getting it, it's on a deep sale rn btw. Definitely worth it, even if the game play is somewhat of a drag but idc and it's cool to experience the first before going into 2.

[@traditionaljeffery7800]

For all those concerned about the digital only release: "Digital sales of video games are much higher than physical sales. In 2020, the video game industry made $158 billion USD on global, digital revenue, while physical sales were only $14.9 billion USD. According to a report from the BBC, roughly nine out of ten video game purchases were digital. Data analytics firm New Zoo has revealed that 72% of video games sold on consoles during 2022 were digital, while boxed video games accounted for 28%. According to the data, 94.2% of video game sales were done through digital stores instead of physical sales." This is the reality whether you like it or not. So take your stand if you must but please realize that you are the minority and you are losing because the majority of people are not concerned about it. I just want to inject some facts into this emotionally charged issue.

[@jointeffort]

bro tryna bring facts to a youtube comment section, god bless.

[@Faded.Visuals]

Another factor is disc space. Yes everyone wants their 4k HQ textures and god like lighting, however there's only so much data you can compress before that takes a major hit on the quality and fidelity of a game. Most modern triple AAA games that are available on disc are simply activation codes so the game can be downloaded from the xbox, playstation, and/or windows store. Hence why games are so massive nowadays.

[@capnphuktard5445]

@@Faded.Visuals lol.. Spiderman 2 runs like butter and I can trade it when I'm done..is someone paying you to rip off game enthusiasts..Digital is for gen z zombies

[@Safetytrousers]

I remember my fondness for PS 1 through to 3 that were my only platform, and spending basically nothing on games buying them used and selling them on when I'd finished them. But that's the past. The future is digital only.@@capnphuktard5445

[@Boss_Fight_Wiki_muki_twitch]

Too bad it's steam purchase only, no physical copy

[@tien65]

Its only on epic. Not on steam

[@Str0b0]

It's an Epic exclusive. But there wouldn't be a physical PC version either way.

[@lorkha4370]

@@Str0b0 Epic *funded exclusive, same refund policy as Steam though

[@Str0b0]

@@lorkha4370 Yes, Epic funded it. I was talking about that even if it was some other publisher's funded game, there wouldn't be a physical release on PC. Maybe the op was talking about the console versions but for some reason mentioned Steam, that has nothing to do with it. Don't know.

[@Suikojunkie]

This is just the beginning. You're about to pass on a lot of games in the future.

[@mateokevric7224]

That John wick??

[@EpsilonOrpheon]

Already in this video i still can't understand why devs have so much trouble with characters walking down stairs or inclines. they just walk "straight" but on stairs and hills lol

[@brian1291]

Right!? The only game(s) I can think of where you’re actually going up and down the stairs is the MGS series. It’s almost 2024 and characters are still floating down the stairs

[@Str0b0]

It might be an earlier version issue with Alex Casey's walk, as Saga's animations seem to be more correct on the stairs.

[@EpsilonOrpheon]

@@brian1291 Even Shenmue on Dreamcast had correct stair walking haha

[@brian1291]

​@@EpsilonOrpheonoh yea!!

[@cj3670]

Acting like that means the game is broken

[@Frenzyrif]

I hope Ubisoft releases horror-themed games like this one

[@mrone263]

Why Ubisoft? Lol

[@Frenzyrif]

@@mrone263 I don't know, it just popped into my mind

[@justpc5499]

All you need to know is it’s an EG exclusive, so pc players wait for steam release.

[@Avoca91]

Epic is publishing the game, so will probably not come to Steam.

[@justpc5499]

@@Avoca91 Guess I’ll have to use their launcher for this particular occasion then. I’m not gonna be missing out on Alan Wake 2.

[@joewhite8079]

Everyone complaining and i'm just chilling with a 4070 ti and 13700kf waiting for it to release.

[@wdthrows]

When your 3-year-old GPU isn't even officially supported by the game

[@Tube_Chaser]

When your barely 2 year old GPU (RX 6600) is enough for 30 FPS at low in 900p

[@sloppyjoe5263]

I own both ps5(afaik it's equivalent to about 6700 non xt) and a pc(rtx 3060), really curious to see how the 2 systems are gonna handle this game.

[@timberm4n379]

which is huuuge disadvantage for Remedy I know they trying to push technologies beyond and all, however Remedy is known for their Low sales IF they targeted wide audience with their new Game They could have earn money at least for the next two or more games. I dont know anyways im rooting for them Even though i cant play the game due to my PC being mid

[@thehungryrabbit]

Meanwhile my 8 years old gpu have 0 chance lol I have to get it on PS5

[@joshuakoshy1301]

PS5 and series X Just buy the game Load it up and enjoy on a beautiful 4K screen and 60 fps no hassle!!!

[@sophieedel6324]

This game needs to come with a free $600 GPU if they want me to buy it.

[@Andre_2099]

I was super hyped for the game, but after seeing the requirements I’ll pass. Maybe when it hits the PS5. I have a RTX 2070 Super and apparently that’s not enough to play at 1080p WITH DLSS, lol. One day in a few years play it, I hope it’s good, etc.

[@cj3670]

It on consoles as well

[@Str0b0]

Hits on PS5 in four days, as well as PC

[@zzorken7153]

What are you basing this on? I'm sure you'll be able to play it at 1080p with DLSS on your gpu. You might have to play it on low, but graphics settings are arbitrary - it might look better than most games even at low. Best to wait for performance reviews, but don't write it off just like that.

[@bigscheesy4982]

@@zzorken7153pc requirements just came out and they are extremely hefty, not even in the same realm as control

[@walter4180]

A 2070 super will be able to run it at 1080p Where did you get that info from? The requirement sheet says 1080p 30 on low is what a 2060 can deliver and a 2070 super is quite a bit more powerful than a 2060 so I'd imagine with DLSS on quality or medium you could hit 60 in some capacity Saying that pre-release is bold I know but recommended specs are dubious at the best of times

[@scottdawson6314]

Are we going to play as alan wake?

[@cregerbot8217]

yes lol

[@scottdawson6314]

@cregerbot8217 are we really? The gameplay I seen was of another character.

[@gatorarman12]

@@scottdawson6314 Did you not watch the video before asking your question? There are two protagonists. Alan Wake and Saga Anderson. Alan is in the dark place, Saga in the real world.

[@penyuwan]

Just like Spiderman 2 we play both. Alan Wake 2, we play in two 2 different world but story interweaving@@scottdawson6314

[@scottdawson6314]

​@@penyuwanok that's disappointing to me. I'll wait for sale.

[@BlastFusion2020]

Wait so is the story Alan Wake writing this game. Alan wake is in his own world the real one, while this is just a fake world showing us his written story? I didn’t watch or play the first one

[@TheRandomVaper]

Hated the first Alan Wake. I did complete it hoping it would click at some point during the story seeing how everyone was ranting and raving about how great it was. Made the mistake of buying Control as well, but with that game I ignored all the positive talk and just stopped playing when I realised I didn't like anything about that game either. Here's to hoping Alan Wake 2 will be the first game from Remedy I actually manage to skip completely.

[@HansfordCrouse]

Alan Wake was one of those games you either loved or hated. It was far more about atmosphere and story than game play. I personally loved it. Although the 2nd one, "American Nightmare" being sold as a sequel and not just DLC was a farce. I'm hoping the 2nd one follows the story/atmosphere lead the ones of us who loved it, enjoyed.

[@TheRandomVaper]

@@HansfordCrouse Yeah the atmosphere was great and so was the graphics for the time. I just couldn't get into the gameplay loop at all. I felt the exact same way about Control years later. With both games I had the feeling that "I really should be loving this" but they just never clicked with me.

[@Michael59197]

Everything you need to know if PC gamer. You rich? Upgrade your PC. You poor? Game unavailable for you.

[@Unknown-ve6vp]

Why are developers making games that most people can't even play?😞

[@sophieedel6324]

Because they get sponsored by Nvidia to make them that way.

[@Unknown-ve6vp]

@@sophieedel6324 What???????🧐

[@metalhos]

no word at all about the minimum specs is not what i call "everything to know".

[@awesomecatvideos4723]

Im not rrady for this psychological horror. I'm not ready to be mentally consumed. I'm going to stick with just horror and play the resident evil 4 remake instead.

[@DarkSideCaster]

I give it a 7 for no physical copy release.

[@abinodattil6422]

Ccp

[@JBrinx18]

The only thing to know is you can't play it above 1080p 60 native with the hardware 98% of gamers have

[@cj3670]

Yeah on PC lol

[@SidorovichJr]

Alan plot is basically Twin Peaks rip off, which kids these day or even back then, most likely never heard of. Which always amazes me how no one ever mentions it

[@Avoca91]

The plot in Alan Wake and Twin Peaks are very different.

[@Dezzyyx]

my favorite show ever, and I have to say playing Alan Wake right now for the first time it's definitely very Twin Peaks vibe. Feels almost as if they just stole that concept, but with their own story. Not hating though, love more of this stuff as there isn't a lot of things like Twin Peaks

[@Baked259]

After playing Control, it feels like they're taking the cosmic elements to an entirely different level. Unless Twin Peaks is also on the same scale? (I don't wanna spoil the show since I've heard good things.)

[@Dezzyyx]

I don't think you can go above Twin Peaks when it comes to being out there. @@Baked259

[@ragnnohab]

All people need to know is this will be more DLSS-slop that doesn't have a hope of running on anything but a PC built within the last six months.

[@sophieedel6324]

The fact some people are defending it is hilarious. $600 GPU required to achieve 1080p (540p DLSS upscaled) at 60fps. All for a walking simulator that looks just average. lol.

[@walter4180]

never played a remedy game? wouldn't trust that spec sheet anyway. It's range is limited af and ideally if they're going that deep into graphics, it'll have an extensive "optimised settings" list@@sophieedel6324

[@Avoca91]

​@@sophieedel6324It neither looks average or like a walking simulator. Try again.

[@Baked259]

​@@sophieedel6324You can be upset that the spec requirements are less than ideal, but Remedy is one of the last AAA developers with an actual vision in a world full of battle passes. This game is gonna be undoubtedly unique and memorable.

[@criticalbil1]

Considering how graphically demanding the game will be, the character faces are a little... underwhelming.

[@Unknown-ow5xy]

Ok. That's not Everything to know about Alan Wake 2. That's story spoiler to Alan Wake 1 for those who never played first game.

[@Iceman-1919]

Why would you watch a near 10 minute video for a sequel of a game you never played? That just pure stupidity lol, especially considering you can exit out of the video at any point. Do you need people to feed you and wipe you too?

[@Unknown-ow5xy]

@@Iceman-1919 For first is me. I played first Alan Wake long time ago but I did not finish it so strory did not unfold for me yet. For second I thinking that gamers watching videos about upcoming games even those games what they never played previously. Do you thinking differently? Do you really thinking that if someone did not played first game will never watch video about second?

[@ThiagoConsolaro]

too much marketing... i'm getting worried

[@Str0b0]

I wound't be worried. Nobody's gonna buy the game if they don't know it exists. Remedy hasn't had a real hit since Max Payne days. Hopefully this will sell well even if the release window is quite crowded, to say the least.

[@javiernunez17]

​@@Str0b0uh? Control was a hit...

[@Str0b0]

@@javiernunez17 Control reviewed well. But three million+ isn't really a hit. It's not bad as there will be a sequel. But not really a hit though, either.

[@Suikojunkie]

what he says doesn't make any sense lol @@javiernunez17

[@cj3670]

​@@Str0b0it's still a hit tho a sequel was announced so it's not like it bombed

[@Wuggyboobeaufuf138]

Just remember that AW2 is digital only so if you support and buy AW2, you are a bad person who is against consumer rights.

[@-my4skinwastakeninasickjew426]

I dont want to play as a black chick 😕

[@justinmcgillxboxreigns6591]

Why not

[@Baked259]

​@@justinmcgillxboxreigns6591I think we know.

[@iamme.v]

Racist

[@-my4skinwastakeninasickjew426]

@@justinmcgillxboxreigns6591 Thats not a group that needs anymore representation right now. They need their own stories and their own spaces. Im not from that tribe, that tribe hates me....soooooo why do I want to support them?

[@jrm956]

Alan wake 1 was horrible hopefully this one is better

[@Miadaskate]

The most important thing you need to know - it won’t be getting a physical copy at launch. I won’t be supporting this game until it does. I don’t care how long it takes. THQ or Limited Run will rectify this.

[@50blessings52]

That's... A weird thing not to support it for

[@TheGamingRapper]

@@50blessings52just let him have his moment brother

[@pelle5415]

why should the 95% of people who will buy it digitally have to pay $10 more and wait several months more just for you to get a worthless plastic coaster?

[@asmarani8571]

Ok who cares ? I preordered it and gonna play on release. You can wait and cry borkir

[@lorkha4370]

Understandable, have a nice day

[@Rzs31]

All I see is majority of crying comments by “superior Pc” players.