After more than a decade since its initial release, Alan Wake 2 is finally making its long-awaited debut this Friday, October 27th. Available on next-gen consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X/S) and PC, players can once again immerse themselves in the terrifying world first introduced in Remedy's beloved 2010 cult classic, Alan Wake.
This sequel offers two separate single-player narratives, one centered around the eponymous protagonist and horror novelist, Alan Wake, and the other focusing on FBI Agent Saga Anderson. Departing from the action-adventure elements that players may recall from the first game (and its 2012 spin-off, Alan Wake's American Nightmare), Alan Wake 2 delves deep into the survival horror genre, delivering a bone-chilling gaming experience that both newcomers and longtime fans of the series will relish, just in time for Halloween.
When Can I Play Alan Wake 2?
Alan Wake 2 is set to make its global debut on Friday, October 27th, just in time for the Halloween weekend. The release will occur at 12 a.m. Eastern Time, with the timing varying depending on the player's location. For those on the east coast of the United States, the game will become accessible at 12:00AM local time. Players across Europe will gain entry during the early hours of Friday morning. As for players in Los Angeles, they will be able to start playing at 9:00PM on Thursday the 26th, granting them an extra night to immerse themselves in the chilling adventure of Alan and Saga as they navigate the terrifying Bright Falls, Washington.
How Big is the Alan Wake 2 File Size?
Players interested in adding Alan Wake 2 to their game collection should ensure that they have sufficient storage space to accommodate the game's large file size. While the file sizes for the Xbox and PlayStation versions have not been confirmed, it has been announced that the PC version will require approximately 90 GB of storage, similar to Resident Evil 4 (2023) by Capcom. It is anticipated that the console versions will have comparable file sizes for downloads. Considering the expected DLC for the Alan Wake sequel, players should allocate around 100 GB of storage space. Alan Wake 2 will be released on Friday, October 27, 2023, and will be available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.