Remedy Entertainment's highly anticipated Anniversary Update for Alan Wake 2 arrives tomorrow, October 22nd, concurrently with the launch of the Lake House DLC. This substantial, free update significantly enhances accessibility.
A Year of Alan Wake 2: Celebrating with a Major Update
Remedy expressed gratitude to its fanbase, marking the near-anniversary of Alan Wake 2's release. The Anniversary Update includes a wealth of improvements, many directly responding to player feedback.
The update introduces a range of accessibility options designed to broaden the game's appeal. These include the ability to toggle infinite ammo, one-hit kills, inverted horizontal axis controls, and enhanced DualSense functionality on PlayStation 5, providing haptic feedback for healing items and throwable objects.
Quality-of-Life Enhancements and Gameplay Assists
Beyond accessibility, the update incorporates several quality-of-life improvements. Remedy actively collected and addressed player feedback, resulting in numerous refinements. A new "Gameplay Assist" menu offers customizable options:
- Quick turn
- Automatic Quick Time Event (QTE) completion
- Single-tap button actions (for various functions)
- 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
This comprehensive update demonstrates Remedy's commitment to its players, ensuring a more accessible and enjoyable Alan Wake 2 experience for everyone. The free update launches alongside The Lake House DLC, making October 22nd a significant day for Alan Wake 2 fans.