Remedy Entertainment and Epic Games Reveal Alan Wake 2 Details
Tonight’s gamescom Opening Night Live was a spectacle for fans of psychological thrillers as Remedy Entertainment, in collaboration with Epic Games, presented a new gameplay trailer from Alan Wake 2. The much-awaited sequel to the award-winning Alan Wake showcased intriguing features including the Dark Place mission, new gameplay mechanics like Rewrite Reality, live action cutscenes, and fresh characters.
A Nightmare Becomes Reality in Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake’s struggle continues as he finds himself trapped in a nightmare, attempting to write his way out. However, the dark reality sets in when something else escapes from the surreal cityscape of the Dark Place. Alan Wake 2 invites players to delve into two beautiful yet terrifying realities and rewrite Alan’s reality to flee from the twisted world filled with victims and monsters, and where monsters wear many faces.
Meet the Characters: Alan Wake and FBI Agent Saga Anderson
Players will control the writer Alan Wake and FBI agent Saga Anderson, exploring both the eerie fictional world and solving a real-world mystery. While Alan Wake battles to escape his nightmare, Saga Anderson faces the risk of solving a deadly mystery of murders in the Pacific Northwest.
Launch Details and Behind the Scenes
Alan Wake 2 is set to launch on October 27th for PC via the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. For those keen on behind-the-scenes insights, Remedy’s latest episode reveals more about the characters, story, and talented development team.
The Technology and Gameplay Experience
With the full power of current consoles and PC, and driven by Remedy Entertainment’s Northlight engine, Alan Wake 2 promises an intense experience filled with supernatural enemies, suspense, and unexpected twists. Players will control two heroes, Anderson and Wake, on two separate journeys, connected in ways neither can comprehend. The game pushes players into psychological horror, focusing on a rich storyline and immersive gameplay.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
