Alan Wake 2 Anniversary Update Releases October 22

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

Remedy Entertainment is celebrating Alan Wake 2's near-anniversary with a substantial free update launching October 22nd, coinciding with the release of the game's The Lake House DLC. The developer expressed gratitude to its fans in a blog post, highlighting the community's impact on the game's continued development.

This comprehensive Anniversary Update significantly enhances accessibility. Key additions include options for infinite ammo, one-hit kills, and inverted horizontal axis controls. PS5 players will also experience improved DualSense functionality, with haptic feedback integrated into healing item and throwable usage.

Remedy emphasizes that development hasn't ceased since the initial launch, with ongoing work on both Night Springs and The Lake House expansions. The Anniversary Update directly incorporates player feedback, resulting in numerous quality-of-life improvements.

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

• Quick turn
• Auto-complete QTEs
• 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

The free update promises a more accessible and customizable experience for all players, regardless of skill level.