Alan Wake 2 gameplay reveal trailer shows our hero and an FBI agent trapped in a horror story
A gameplay trailer was shown for Alan Wake 2 during the PlayStation Showcase this evening, and we were also given a release date.
Out on October 17, as Wake’s voice actor pretty much confirmed, the game finds Alan Wake missing since 2010 while on a vacation in the Pacific Northwest with his wife. Here, he came face to face with a force of supernatural darkness, bringing the writer’s horror story to life.
After saving his wife, Alan was trapped, but not dead. He has endured the hell of the Dark Place for 13 years. Here, his nightmares, fears, and stories manifest as reality around him. For 13 years, he has been fighting to stay sane and write a story that would change reality around him for him to escape. So far, he has failed.
In the game, there are two worlds and two parallel stories to follow, and two playable hero characters: Alan Wake and FBI Agent Saga Anderson, a profiler with a reputation for solving impossible cases.
The two are connected in multiple unexpected ways and critical parts of the story. Saga is a newcomer when it comes to the supernatural lore in Wake’s world, and a point-of-view character to lead new players into the Alan Wake universe.
There are three distinct locations to explore in the Pacific Northwest region of the game, where the town of Bright Falls is located. It is also home to the annual Deerfest. Nearby is the run-down city of Watery, Cauldron Lake, and the area if fit for exploration. The story promises to be layered with surprises buried inside it,
Alan Wake 2 will be made available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game will be supported post-launch with both free content as well as two paid expansions: Night Springs and the Lake House.
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This week, Finnish game developer Remedy Entertainment released the first trailer for the highly anticipated sequel to Alan Wake. For fans of the critically acclaimed action-adventure game, the announcement and the trailer have been much anticipated, as the original game was released more than a decade ago.
The trailer for Alan Wake 2 begins with a horror-filled setting in a dark and stormy forest. Our hero, Alan Wake, is seen looking for his missing wife, a main plot point in the original game. By his side is an FBI agent, suggesting the further involvement of government forces in the game.
The trailer continues with a first glimpse of the game’s logo, which is followed by a narration of a man warning Wake not to ask questions and try to escape. As Alan and his companion are surrounded by unknown forces, the trailer offers hints of psychological horror and suspense.
The trailer ends with the announcement of a release date for the upcoming game, currently scheduled for 2021.
The gameplay of Alan Wake 2 based on the trailer could offer a deeper sense of horror than the original game. With the new involvement of an FBI agent, the story takes a darker turn and sets a thrilling atmosphere. Fans of the franchise can now look forward to the frightening second installment, which will be available next year.
