Alan Wake 2 release date revealed for Xbox and PC
The tortured writer Alan Wake returns in 2023.
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What you need to know
Fans of the cult thriller Alan Wake have been waiting over a decade for a sequel. While the franchise initially started as an Xbox 360 exclusive,Alan Wake Remasteredbrought the atmospheric hit to additional platforms to prepare a broader range of players for the highly anticipated follow-up. After a lengthy wait, the writer returns in 2023 alongside FBI agent Saga Anderson inAlan Wake 2.
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Today’s PlayStation Showcase featured several notable multiplatform releases, including Alan Wake 2, the rumoredMetal Gear Solid 3 remake, Dragon’s Dogma 2, and many more. For Xbox fans concerned about PlayStation’s aggressive exclusivity practices, it was confirmed that Alan Wake 2 will be launching onXbox Series X|S, PS5, and Epic Games Store on October 17, 2023. While the team has previously assured fans that Alan Wake 2 would hit its 2023 targets, this is the first hard date provided to players.
The latest gameplay trailer presents a haunting look at the updated engine from Remedy Entertainment. Unlike its predecessor, Alan Wake 2 is an M-rated psychological horror title, and based on the small glimpses of footage we’ve seen so far, it appears to heavily embrace the darker side of this universe. With titles like Silent Hill 2 and Texas Chain Saw Massacre on the horizon, 2023 is shaping up to be an incrediblystacked year for horror video games. Make sure you have anexcellent gaming headsetsecured to immerse yourself in ultimate terror.
Alan Wake 2
The highly anticipated sequel to the cult classic makes its way to Xbox, PlayStation, and PC this October. Prepare to delve back into the twisted mind of the writer.
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