Unlocking Secrets: Alan Wake 2's Saving Mechanism Unveiled

In Alan Wake 2, there is an auto-save system similar to other modern games. However, players may want to know how to save manually while playing Remedy's survival-horror game. While in most games, manual saving involves pausing and selecting an option from a menu, Alan Wake 2 takes a different approach. Players are required to locate specific save points scattered throughout the game world.

The concept of dedicated save points has become less common in modern games, as many now rely on automatic saves and menu-based saving. However, Alan Wake 2 reintroduces dedicated save points, which is fitting for a pure survival-horror game. This choice draws inspiration from classic titles in the genre, such as Capcom's Resident Evil games and Konami's Silent Hill, which also featured dedicated save points and manual saving.

Players will not have the ability to save manually in Alan Wake 2 until they reach the second chapter of the game, titled Return 2: The Heart. It is estimated that it will take approximately an hour of gameplay before players reach this point in Alan Wake 2. However, players can still rely on the auto-save feature, allowing them to safely turn off the game if necessary before reaching the first manual save point. Nevertheless, it is recommended that players check how far back their last auto-save will set them before concluding their gaming session. In any case, the initial save point in Alan Wake 2 can be found at The Witch's Hut at Cauldron Lake, which becomes accessible to players once they restore the power by reinserting the fuse into the fuse box.

How to Save in Alan Wake 2

Alan Wake 2 auto-saves frequently

Players have the option to manually save their progress at designated save points known as Break Rooms in Alan Wake 2. Upon doing so, The Witch's Hut is transformed into the game's first Break Room. These rooms contain various points of interest, such as a thermos for saving the game and a shoebox for managing items. The shoebox is initially unavailable in the first Break Room but becomes accessible at a later point.

In Alan Wake 2, certain Break Rooms will have additional functionality. One of the key features of the game is the ability to switch between two playable characters, each with their own unique stories. Players will take on the role of Alan Wake as he explores The Dark Place, while also controlling Saga as she explores Bright Falls and its surrounding areas. Once players reach a certain point in the game, they will discover puddles in select Break Rooms that allow them to switch between the two characters. This grants players the freedom to complete chapters in any desired order.

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