Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake 2 Anniversary Update Arrives October 22nd
Remedy Entertainment has announced the launch of a substantial Anniversary Update for Alan Wake 2, coinciding with the release of the Lake House DLC on October 22nd. The update, offered free to all players, marks nearly a year since the game's initial release. Remedy expressed gratitude to its fanbase in a blog post.
This major update significantly enhances accessibility options. New features include infinite ammo, one-hit kills, and the ability to invert the horizontal axis. PS5 players will also experience improved DualSense functionality, with haptic feedback integrated into healing item and throwable usage.
Beyond accessibility, the Anniversary Update incorporates numerous quality-of-life (QoL) improvements based on player feedback gathered since launch. Remedy highlights their ongoing commitment to Alan Wake 2, citing parallel development on the Night Springs and Lake House expansions.
A new "Gameplay Assist" menu provides granular control, offering toggles for:
- Quick turn
- Auto-complete QTEs
- Single-tap button inputs (for various actions including weapon charging, healing, Lightshifter use)
- Player invulnerability
- Player immortality
- One-shot kills
- Infinite ammo
- Infinite flashlight batteries
The Anniversary Update promises a more accessible and refined Alan Wake 2 experience for all players.
