Alan Wake 2 Anniversary Update Launches October 22

Remedy Entertainment, the developer behind Alan Wake 2, has exciting news for fans: the game's Anniversary Update is set to launch tomorrow, October 22, coinciding with the release of the much-anticipated The Lake House DLC.

Alan Wake 2 Launches Free Anniversary Update Tomorrow

Major Update Expands Accessibility Settings

Mark your calendars for October 22, as Remedy Entertainment unveils the Anniversary Update for Alan Wake 2. "We can’t believe it’s been almost a year since Alan Wake 2 was released. Thank you to everyone who has played the game and become a member of our fanbase and the Remedy community, no matter when you joined us or how long you’ve been a fan," the team at Remedy shared in their latest blog post.

This Anniversary Update comes at no extra cost and introduces a suite of new accessibility settings, including options for infinite ammo and one-shot kills. Additionally, players will benefit from the ability to invert the horizontal axis settings and enhanced DualSense functionality on the PS5, which now includes haptic feedback for healing items and throwables.

The update also brings a host of quality-of-life (QoL) improvements, responding directly to fan feedback. "Work on Alan Wake 2 has not stopped since release. We’ve been working on the two expansions, Night Springs and The Lake House, but we have also been gathering your feedback and working on changes and improvements to the game based on that feedback," Remedy explained. "We’ve gathered those changes into the Anniversary Update, called that because well, it’s being released close to the anniversary of the original release of Alan Wake 2."

A new "Gameplay Assist" menu is introduced, offering customizable toggles to enhance player experience:

• Quick turn
• Auto complete QTE
• Button tapping to single tap
• Weapon charging with taps
• Healing items with taps
• Lightshifter with taps
• Player invulnerability
• Player immortality
• One shot kill
• Infinite ammo
• Infinite flashlight batteries

With these updates, Alan Wake 2 continues to evolve, ensuring a more accessible and enjoyable experience for all players.