Tag: Alan Wake 2
News Alan Wake 2 Seemingly Struggled To Make An Impact On Xbox In October
"Alan Wake II did not rank among the top 150 titles"
Alan Wake 2's critical reception was pretty amazing when it launched last month on Xbox; probably better than we expected here at PX HQ to be honest! However, that doesn't always translate to sales & player engagement - and Alan Wake 2 seems to have had a little more trouble in that...
News Alan Wake 2 'Update 10' Now Live On Xbox, Includes 100+ Fixes In Total
Hopefully no more audio issues on Series X|S
Remedy continues to be hard at work on pushing out updates for Alan Wake 2 across Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PS5 and PC), and the latest patch - "Update 10" - is now officially available to download. The big Xbox-specific highlight here is the improvements to audio, which hopefully means...
News Alan Wake 2 Dev Working Towards 'Full Fix' For Audio Issues On Xbox Series X|S
A "workaround fix" is now live
Alan Wake 2 got its first big patch last week; an update that attempted to rectify some of the audio issues that players have experienced so far, along with applying a bunch of other bug fixes and gameplay changes. Well, it seems that this patch didn't fix everything audio-related, as Remedy has announced its next set...
News Alan Wake 2's First 'Big Update' Fixes Audio Issues & More On Xbox Series X|S
Version 1.0.0.8 is now live
Alan Wake 2's first update dropped earlier this week, fixing a few small issues, but developer Remedy is already back with another patch - and this one is a biggie. The team is calling patch 1.0.0.8 its first "big update", and it fixes quite a few issues that fans have noticed since launch. These include various audio...
News Remedy 'Excited' About Max Payne 1 & 2 As Remakes Reach 'Production Readiness Stage'
"We are excited about the project"
Alan Wake 2 may have only just landed, but developer Remedy is already full steam ahead on future projects. Control 2 is in the works over at the Finnish developer, but it's the Max Payne remakes that seem to be progressing quickly as the team provides a fresh update on the project. Remedy is going back and...
News Alan Wake 2 'Excellent' On Xbox Series X & The Best Console Version, Digital Foundry Concludes
"Xbox Series X improves on PS5 performance"
Digital Foundry's technical verdict on Alan Wake 2 for Xbox Series X|S is here, and it's pretty good news all round. The tech-focused outlet deems the Xbox Series X version the best console release so far, while Series S fares rather well for a less-powerful machine too. To sum things up, Xbox Series X...
News Alan Wake 2's First 'Xbox Series' Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today!
Alan Wake 2 made its debut on Series X|S last week, and now to follow this, Remedy has released its very first patch for all versions of the game including Xbox. It's also shared "update notes" on its official website but it's pretty vague. According to the Xbox section, there are some bug fixes, and multiple other issues have...
News Remedy's Sam Lake Wants To Make A 'Crazy, Huge Budget, Dark Gothic Fantasy' Game
"Would I ever do anything else?"
Well, Alan Wake 2 has officially landed and to be quite honest, its initial reception has probably exceeded our expectations. Remedy fans new and old seem to be loving this one, and talking to GQ Magazine, the studio's creative director has dropped a few hints at what he'd like to work on next. Of course, we know...
Video Here's 15+ Minutes Of Alan Wake 2 Running On Xbox Series S
This version only has one performance mode
Alan Wake 2 is officially out in the wild on Xbox, which means a few of us here at Pure Xbox HQ have been putting some time into Remedy's new survival horror adventure. And, since there's been some drama surrounding the game's performance on Xbox Series S, and how that version
Review Alan Wake 2 - Remedy's Best Game Yet And A Big Improvement On The Original
He's still a writer...
Editor's Note: The majority of our Alan Wake 2 review time was spent playing the PC version of the game. We have also tested the Xbox Series X version out for a short time, and have noted our Xbox performance impressions towards the end of the review. Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake is an adventure that this particular...
News Remedy Dev Thanks Epic Games For Being 'Nothing But Supportive' On Alan Wake 2
"They let us make the game we wanted"
Well, the early reviews are in, and it's safe to say that Alan Wake 2 has gone down very well indeed with most critics so far. In the wake of Remedy's review embargo lifting today, the team's communications director has thanked publisher Epic Games - and their comment gives us some insight into why Alan Wake 2...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Alan Wake 2
The game is out on Xbox tomorrow!
It's finally time! After more than 12 years of waiting since the original game, Alan Wake 2 hits digital store shelves tomorrow, and just before launch, some early reviews are starting to go live. <related ids="157441"> Here at Pure Xbox HQ we're still working away to bring you an Alan Wake 2 review on Xbox...
Guide Alan Wake 2 Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox Series X|S
Everything you need to know for tomorrow's launch
Alan Wake 2 is almost here! With more than a decade of waiting since the original game released, you'll probably be keen to get this one ready to go for launch. So, with that in mind, here's everything you need to get prepped for Remedy's big new release. Below, you'll find all the release dates,...
News Alan Wake 2 Dev Reassures 'Worried' Fans About Xbox & PS5 Versions
"We've taken great care"
There's been a lot of talk recently about how well Alan Wake 2 will run on consoles when it arrives later this week (the release date is October 27th), but we've been reassured it should be a great experience across the board. This comes courtesy of Remedy Communications Director Thomas Puha, who advised Alan Wake fans...
News Alan Wake 2 Dev Explains Two Biggest Challenges Of Working With Xbox Series S
"The GPU is an issue, it really is"
We're now fast approaching the release of Alan Wake 2 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in late October, and ahead of the launch, Remedy Communications Director Thomas Puha has been speaking with IGN about what to expect from the game's 60FPS performance mode, as well as the limitations posed by the Series S...
News Alan Wake 2 Won't Feature A Performance Mode On Xbox Series S
Remedy confirms it's just Series X & PS5
Last week, Remedy announced that despite not planning for it, the studio had managed to find a way to squeeze in a Performance mode for Alan Wake 2 on Xbox Series X and PS5, but didn't mention anything about Series S. The tone of the messaging appeared to suggest that an Xbox Series S Performance mode was a...
News Alan Wake 2 Confirmed To Include Performance Mode On Xbox Series X
"Somehow we have managed..."
Good news if you're an Alan Wake fan and you're planning to play the sequel on Xbox Series X! Remedy has announced today that it has "somehow" managed to incorporate a Performance Mode for Alan Wake 2 on Series X and PS5. The full details on this have yet to be revealed, but Remedy's Thomas Puha says that it's a "solid"...
Video 10+ Minutes Of Alan Wake 2 Gameplay Introduce Us To The Creepy Town Of Watery
Wet falls
After more than a decade of waiting Alan Wake 2 is almost here, and a new gameplay demo just released by Remedy introduces us to one of the game's brand-new locations - and it's giving us big 'Bright Falls' energy right off the bat. The quiet town of 'Watery' is very reminiscent of Alan Wake's Bright Falls; a location that does also...
News Alan Wake 2 Contains 'Seamless' Live Action Scenes Mixed With Gameplay
Check them out in action
Alan Wake 2 closed out this year's Gamescom Opening Night Live event, and the team at Remedy Entertainment delivered another unique look at this highly-anticipated survival horror sequel. The new trailer is viewable up above, and within the developer has showcased its new 'seamless' integration of live action and gameplay...
News Alan Wake 2 Delayed Due To Other Big Game Launches This Fall
Thankfully, it's a very short delay!
Remedy Entertainment must be thinking about our limited spare time here, because the team has just delayed Alan Wake 2 by 10 days to allow for breathing room from other big launches. Yep, the game's release date has shifted from the 17th to the 27th of October to "give more space" for playing October 2023's...
News Remedy Dev Reckons There's 'Nothing Surprising' About Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox Series S Debacle
"I feel Larian's pain on Series S"
Lots of attention has been brought upon Xbox Series S development as of late, especially when it comes to Baldur's Gate 3 and the reasons behind its Xbox Series X|S delay. In light of these new developments at Larian Studios, a member of the Alan Wake 2 dev team has commented on current console development,...
News Alan Wake 2 Being Digital-Only Will Hopefully Result In A 'Better' Game, Says Developer
"It does allow us more time to polish the game"
A little while ago, it was confirmed that Alan Wake 2 was going to be a digital-only release on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (and all other platforms) at release this October, and there were various reasons that went into the decision. These reasons included the ability to keep the price down, as...
News Alan Wake 2 Campaign Length Revealed Ahead Of October Launch
It sounds quite a bit bigger than the first game!
After hearing almost nothing on Remedy's Alan Wake sequel for years, the team has delivered lots of new gameplay and information over the last few weeks - and in a new interview with Wccftech, they've revealed a rough runtime for Alan Wake 2's campaign. The good news here is that the sequel sounds...
News Remedy Showcases First Raw Gameplay Trailer For Alan Wake 2
It looks absolutely stunning!
Following the title's appearance at May's PlayStation Showcase, Alan Wake 2 has cropped up again at Summer Game Fest 2023 - with developer Remedy showing off some raw gameplay for the very first time. It's not a long clip by any stretch, but the roughly three minutes of footage is enough t
News THQ Nordic Offers To Publish Physical Version Of Alan Wake 2
"We'd love to go at it again!"
Shortly after Remedy's big Alan Wake 2 blowout during Wednesday's PlayStation Showcase, we learnt that the upcoming spooky sequel was going to be a digital-only release on all platforms - including Xbox Series X|S. However, publisher THQ Nordic has seemingly thrown its hat into the ring for creating some kind of...
News Alan Wake 2 Will Be Digital-Only On Xbox For 'Many Reasons'
Wakey wakey, download speed
Alan Wake 2 was properly revealed during yesterday's PlayStation Showcase, with developer Remedy giving us a first glimpse at real gameplay ahead of the title's October release. Alongside this in-game reveal, the team dropped a bunch more Alan Wake 2 info onto its
News Alan Wake 2 Launches On Xbox This October, First Gameplay Revealed
We found the manuscript!
Remedy has finally peeled back the curtain a little bit further on the highly-anticipated Alan Wake 2! The team has showcased a first look at gameplay during PlayStation Showcase 2023, and we now have an official launch date too. Alan Wake 2 hits Xbox Series X|S on October 17, 2023, and our initial glimpse at gameplay has...
News Alan Wake 2 Supposedly Aiming For October Release Date On Xbox Series X|S
"We're in the middle of working on it now"
Despite little information on what Alan Wake 2 actually is or what the game will look like on Xbox Series X|S, its release date could be right around the corner. Developer Remedy has always been gunning for a 2023 release with this long-awaited sequel, and one of the game's voice actors may have just...
News Alan Wake 2 In 'Last Major Phase' Of Development Ahead Of 2023 Launch
"Our firm focus is on the upcoming launch of Alan Wake 2"
In a new investor call, the team at Remedy Entertainment has once again touched on the company's upcoming lineup of games. While work-in-progress projects like Control 2 seem to be coming along nicely in their early stages, it's Alan Wake 2 we're most excited about, and it sounds like the...
News Alan Wake 2 Is 'Playable From Start To Finish' As Remedy Plans Polishing Phase
We finished the manuscript, Alice
Alan Wake is an Xbox 360 gem, and ever since it re-entered the minds of us all via Alan Wake Remastered, we've been pretty hyped for the game's sequel. Remedy has been locked on to a broad 2023 release for Alan Wake 2 since it was first announced, and the game launching this year is starting to sound a lot more lik
News Remedy Shares An Update On Alan Wake 2 With New Concept Art
"Everything is going really well..."
We've got some news on Alan Wake 2! Remedy Entertainment has been talking about the 2023 project in a new video on YouTube today, commenting on the progress of development as well as sharing some brand-new concept art. So what do we know? Remedy's Sam Lake says that "everything is going really well" on the game...
News Alan Wake 2 Is A Survival Horror Game, Coming To Xbox In 2023
The writer returns
It was rumoured that Alan Wake 2 might show up at The Game Awards, and that's exactly what happened! It got a very brief teaser trailer along with the announcement of a 2023 date for consoles and PC. Unlike the original game, this will be a multi-platform release (Xbox, PlayStation and PC) and take the form of a "survival horror"...
News Remedy Is Finishing Up Work On CrossfireX, Possibly Moving On To Alan Wake 2
Sounds like the team is busy, busy, busy
Remedy Entertainment has provided some more details on its current projects in a business review report, confirming that it's finishing up work on this year's release of CrossfireX, and moving on to a big AAA project with Epic Games. Let's start with CrossfireX. Remedy is handling the single-player portion...
