Alan Wake 2 Gets New Update for October 2024

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Key Takeaways

  • A new patch for Alan Wake 2 increases the number of health items that can be found in The Lake House.
  • The update also reduces the damage output of the grapple attack utilized by the expansion’s new Painted enemies.
  • The Lake House DLC was released on October 22.

As a die-hard fan of Alan Wake since the original game captivated me back in 2010, I am thrilled to see Remedy Entertainment continue to support and enhance their masterpiece with the latest patch for Alan Wake 2. The Lake House DLC has added an exciting new chapter to the story, and these updates ensure a smoother experience for players like myself who can’t get enough of this gripping horror tale.

A recent update for Remedy Entertainment’s “Alan Wake 2” has been released, focusing on resolving various problems and making adjustments to the second DLC, titled “The Lake House,” in the survival horror genre. This update follows a significant overhaul for “Alan Wake 2” that was launched about a week ago, coinciding with the game’s first anniversary and the release of its newest expansion pack.

Ever since its debut in 2023, Alan Wake 2 has consistently received updates, enriching it with new features, resolving issues, and improving overall performance. The latest patch for this game, often hailed as one of the top horror games from 2023, is now live across all platforms, making some adjustments to elements found in its most recent DLC.

On October 28, 2024, an update for Alan Wake 2, known as the 1.2.3 patch on PC, was released. This update boosted the quantity of health items in The Lake House and decreased the strength of the grapple attack used by the new Painted enemies in the expansion. This update, called versions 1.200.003 and 1.2.0.3 on Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, respectively, also rectified some problems. One problem it fixed was a bug that kept players from earning the Shape of a Man achievement in Alan Wake 2’s The Lake House DLC. Another issue resolved was FBC agent Kiran Estevez performing unusual animations during the expansion.

Earlier, an update for the game Alan Wake 2 called Anniversary Update, introduced several helpful gameplay features like god mode, infinite ammo, and unlimited batteries. This update also supported the PS5 Pro and utilized the motion sensor/gyro controls of the DualSense controller. Additionally, it boosted the internal render resolution for Xbox Series X and improved haptics on both PC and PS5.

In February, Remedy Entertainment disclosed that over 1.3 million copies of Alan Wake 2 had been sold. This game garnered an average rating of 89 on OpenCritic, making it one of the top-rated games of 2023 on this review aggregator platform. Both critics and players have commended Alan Wake 2 for its captivating environment, well-developed characters, and compelling storyline.

Developing now is the sequel to the 2019 action-adventure hit, Control, which can currently be played on Xbox Game Pass. At the latest Xbox Partner Preview Event, the team behind Alan Wake 2 unveiled a first-person spin-off of Control titled FBC: Firebreak. This upcoming shooter is set to debut as a day-one release on the subscription service and will mark Remedy Entertainment’s initial foray into multiplayer gaming.

Alan Wake 2 October 28, 2024 Update Patch Notes

The Lake House

General

  • Balanced the amount of health items, so that there are more to be found. Stay healthy!
  • Reduced the damage caused by the Painted’s grapple

Fixes

  • Fixed the ‘Shape of a Man’ achievement/trophy not unlocking
  • Fixed adaptive triggers so that they do not cause continuous vibrations after equipping trauma pads or carrying a power core
  • Fixed an issue where the holstered shotgun would hover when the Classic Alan Wake Outfit was equipped. The shotgun was confused due to so many layers.
  • Fixed the “Locate Your Team on Floor -1” objective so that it does not disappear after loading the latest save on floor -2
  • Fixed an issue where players could control agent Estevez during her reaction after teleporting to the Oceanview Motel, causing her to do some weird yoga
  • Added one missing French translation for an email on floor -2 (RE: Holy shit/RE: Putain de merde)
  • Various fixes with localized subtitles and subtitle syncing

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