Alan Wake 2: Anniversary Update Set for October 22

Alan Wake 2's Anniversary Update Arrives October 22nd, Alongside The Lake House DLC

Remedy Entertainment has announced the launch of a substantial Anniversary Update for Alan Wake 2, arriving October 22nd alongside the release of The Lake House DLC. This free update significantly enhances accessibility and incorporates numerous quality-of-life improvements based on player feedback.

Remedy expressed gratitude to its fans, stating, "We can’t believe it’s been almost a year since Alan Wake 2's release. Thank you to everyone who has played the game and become a member of our fanbase and the Remedy community."

The Anniversary Update introduces a wealth of accessibility options, including infinite ammo, one-hit kills, and inverted horizontal axis controls. PS5 players will also experience improved DualSense functionality, with haptic feedback integrated for healing items and throwable objects.

A new "Gameplay Assist" menu provides granular control over gameplay, featuring toggles for:

• Quick turn
• Automatic QTE completion
• Single-tap button inputs (for various actions)
• Weapon charging via taps
• Healing item activation via taps
• Lightshifter activation via taps
• Player invulnerability
• Player immortality
• One-shot kills
• Infinite ammo
• Infinite flashlight batteries

Remedy emphasized their continued commitment to Alan Wake 2 post-launch, stating, "Work on Alan Wake 2 has not stopped since release...We’ve gathered those changes into the Anniversary Update." This update reflects direct player feedback and enhances the overall gaming experience.