Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake 2 Anniversary Update Arrives October 22nd
Remedy Entertainment has announced the launch of the Alan Wake 2 Anniversary Update, coinciding with the release of the Lake House DLC. This substantial free update, arriving October 22nd, marks nearly a year since the game's initial release. Remedy expressed gratitude to its fans in a blog post.
Enhanced Accessibility and Quality of Life Improvements
The Anniversary Update significantly expands accessibility options. Key additions include infinite ammo, one-shot kills, and horizontal axis inversion. PS5 players will also experience improved DualSense functionality, with haptic feedback integrated into healing item and throwable use.
Remedy highlights that development hasn't ceased since launch, with ongoing work on expansions (Night Springs and The Lake House) and community feedback integration. The update incorporates numerous quality-of-life improvements based on player suggestions.
New Gameplay Assist Menu
A new "Gameplay Assist" menu provides toggles for various gameplay modifiers:
- Quick turn
- Auto-complete QTEs
- Single-tap button actions (for weapon charging, healing items, Lightshifter)
- Player invulnerability
- Player immortality
- One-shot kills
- Infinite ammo
- Infinite flashlight batteries
This comprehensive update aims to enhance both accessibility and overall gameplay experience for all players.
