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Alan Wake 2 Anniversary Update Launches October 22

Mar 24,2025 Author: Zoey

Alan Wake 2 Anniversary Update Releases 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

Alan Wake 2 Anniversary Update Releases October 22

Alan Wake 2 is gearing up for a significant Anniversary Update, launching tomorrow, October 22. Remedy Entertainment expressed their gratitude to the community, stating, "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."

This free Anniversary Update, launching alongside The Lake House expansion, introduces a host of new accessibility features to enhance the gaming experience. Players can now enjoy options like infinite ammo and one-shot kills, making the game more accessible to a broader audience. Additionally, the update includes the ability to invert the horizontal axis settings and improves DualSense functionality on the PS5, introducing haptic feedback for healing items and throwables.

Alan Wake 2 Anniversary Update Releases October 22

The Anniversary Update also brings a slew of quality-of-life (QoL) improvements, reflecting the feedback gathered from the community since the game's launch. "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 shared. "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."

To further enhance gameplay, Alan Wake 2 introduces a "Gameplay Assist" menu with various toggles designed to make the game more enjoyable for all players. These include options such as:

  • 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
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