Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 is scheduled to release in 2023, nearly fifteen years after its predecessor first hit stores. The original Alan Wake captivated audiences with its Stephen King-inspired psychological horror story. According to Remedy Entertainment's Sam Lake, the game will be survival horror, unlike the first game, which he described as "an action game with horror elements."
- Franchise:
- alan wake
- Platform:
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- Released:
- October 17, 2023
- Developer:
- Remedy Entertainment
- Publisher:
- Epic Games
- Genre:
- Survival Horror
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This is How Long Alan Wake 2 Takes to Beat
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