Alan Wake 2: Unleashing the Power of the Sawed-Off Shotgun

Alan Wake 2 offers players a variety of shotguns to enhance their arsenal, with one of the earliest options being a sawed-off shotgun that Saga can acquire at the beginning of the game. Shotguns are a staple in survival-horror games, making their presence in Alan Wake 2 a fitting choice as the game fully embraces this genre.

Differentiating itself from its predecessor, Alan Wake 2 is purely focused on horror, while the previous installment leaned more towards action-adventure elements. Embracing the horror aspect, Alan Wake 2 draws inspiration from popular modern genre favorites such as Capcom's Resident Evil remakes. The game features an over-the-shoulder camera and combat system that strongly resembles Capcom's titles, accompanied by a weapon selection that would seamlessly fit into the Resident Evil universe.

Like the Resident Evil games that inspired it, obtaining weapons in Alan Wake 2 typically involves players solving puzzles. If players are unaware of where to search or how to access them, they may miss out on certain weapons in the game. Those who want to acquire Saga's initial shotgun should first progress to the section of the game where they must visit the General Store and extract a heart from a freezer. The shotgun can be found in the back room, hanging on the wall. Unfortunately, it is locked inside a case. In our game, the code to unlock the shotgun case was 739; however, it is possible for the code to be randomized. If 739 does not work, players will need to go through the necessary steps to determine the code on their own.

How to Get Sawed-Off Shotgun Code in Alan Wake 2

Examine the notepad on the General Store counter

Combine the first number in the combinations written on the notepad with the fifth number listed on the nearby lottery ticket

The code in our game was 739

At the General Store counter, locate the notepad and take note of the scratched-off numbers, all of which begin with the number 7. Investigate the Lotto Washington lottery ticket placed on the notepad's top. Combine the first number with the fifth lottery number to obtain the code. Enter the code on the lock and obtain Saga's sawed-off shotgun.

Alan Wake 2 introduces additional playable character besides Saga, namely Alan Wake himself. However, Alan Wake does not share gear with Saga. Consequently, players will need to obtain a shotgun for Alan Wake separately. Fortunately, the first shotgun for Alan Wake is easily obtained without any puzzle-solving required. In contrast, acquiring other shotguns and weapons in the game entails puzzle-solving and code-finding. Nonetheless, Saga's sawed-off shotgun is more than sufficient for the task at hand.

Alan Wake 2 is out now for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.