Alan Wake 2
| Alan Wake 2 | |
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| Developer(s) | Remedy Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Epic Games Publishing |
| Director(s) |
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| Programmer(s) | Antti Kerminen |
| Artist(s) | Janne Pulkkinen |
| Writer(s) |
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| Composer(s) | Petri Alanko |
| Engine | Northlight Engine |
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| Release | 27 October 2023 |
| Genre(s) | Survival horror |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Alan Wake 2 is a 2023 survival horror video game developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Epic Games Publishing. The sequel to Alan Wake (2010), the story follows best-selling novelist Alan Wake, who has been trapped in an alternate dimension for 13 years, as he attempts to escape by writing a horror story involving an FBI Special Agent named Saga Anderson.
Alan Wake 2 was released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on 27 October 2023. The game's development and marketing budget reportedly was €70 million, making it one of the most expensive games to develop and one of the most expensive cultural products from Finland. Alan Wake 2 received generally positive reviews from critics, praising its story, graphics, and atmosphere. The game was also nominated for multiple Game of the Year awards. It had sold over 2 million units by December 2024, making it Remedy's fastest-selling game. A downloadable content (DLC) expansion titled Night Springs was released on 8 June 2024, while a second expansion titled The Lake House was released on 22 October 2024.