Alan Wake 2 offers a wealth of hidden content within its supernatural narrative. From hidden caches of items to cryptic nursery rhymes, secrets lie waiting in every corner of the game's partially open world. While not essential to the main storyline of Alan and Saga, uncovering these secrets provides players with valuable supplies, upgrades, and bonus items. Additionally, they often add an extra layer of enjoyment to the events unfolding.
One particularly fitting example, considering the game's setting, is the presence of mounted stuffed deer heads in various locations. Players who diligently search for and collect all 12 of these deer heads will be rewarded with a special scene and a treasure trove of supplies. This guide will detail the specific whereabouts of each deer head in Alan Wake 2, as well as the accompanying rewards awaiting players.
Where To Find All Deer Heads In Alan Wake 2
To ensure efficiency, players are advised to obtain the bolt cutters and complete this search before reaching the end of Saga's chapter Return 6: Scratch. It is important to note that once a point of no return is reached, players cannot revisit areas.
In addition to meeting Mayor Setter in Alan Wake 2, players can also embark on an animal-related objective while exploring Bright Falls. In the mind place of Saga Anderson, players may notice the ability to interact with a deer head. By doing so, the head will reveal how many remaining stuffed mounted deer heads are scattered across the game's three main regions. A total of 12 deer heads can be found in interior spaces such as houses, cabins, and trailers.
Cauldron Lake Deer Head Locations
In the cabin near the crime scene, along with the Confused? Follow These Steps cult stash puzzle.
Break into the top left rental cabin with the bolt cutters found during Return 5: Old Gods.
Witchfinder’s Station, on the first floor.
Bright Falls Deer Heads Locations
Check the Oh Deer Diner storeroom near the back behind the counter.
At the Elderwood Palace Lodge, in the room serving as Saga and Casey’s field office.
Valhalla Nursing House Manor, in the second floor safe room.
The Valhalla Wellness Center houses a room that lacks a doorknob. Once accessed in Return 5: Old Gods, you will find both the hunting rifle and the head inside.
To enter the Ranger Station, you will need the bolt cutters obtained in Return 5: Old Gods.
Watery Deer Heads Locations
In the safe room of Suomi Hall.
Inside the Ranger Cabin at the far north section.
In the top right trailer at Lighthouse Park. The screwdriver from Coffee World is needed to enter.
Kalevala Knights Workshop.
Deer Head Rewards Location
Upon discovering all 12 mounts, players should once again speak to the head in Saga's mental realm. It will provide instructions to "seek out my identical counterpart in the real world." Observant players will realize that they need to return to the Bright Falls Elderwood Palace Lodge, specifically to the room that perfectly mirrors Saga's mental space, and interact with the deer head there. Although technically already a part of the collection, this particular deer head holds a significant role as the spiritual leader of the herd, given its prominent display.
In any case, a living version of the deer will materialize and swiftly bound towards the far end of the hallway, where the guest rooms are located. The deer will enter the previously inaccessible last room on the right before disappearing. With this room now accessible, players can help themselves to a plentiful supply of ammunition and health items stored within.
Editor's P/S
Alan Wake 2 is finally here, and it's full of secrets just waiting to be discovered. One of the most intriguing secrets is the hidden deer heads. There are 12 of them scattered throughout the game, and finding them all will reward you with a special scene and a treasure trove of supplies.
I love this kind of secret. It's the perfect way to reward players for exploring every nook and cranny of the game. It also adds an extra layer of mystery to the story. What's the significance of the deer heads? Why are they hidden? I can't wait to find out!