Alan Wake 2 Hit With 10-Day Delay

Alan Wake 2 is finally here after a very long wait. However, fans may have to hold off a bit as it has now been moved from October 17th to October 27th.

In a press release, developer Remedy Entertainment doesn’t cite a technical reason for the delay, only writing that “October is an amazing month for game launches, and we hope this date shift gives more space for everyone to enjoy their favorite games.”

This likely refers to the fact that Alan Wake 2 was originally going to release just three days before the arrival of heavy hitters Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, which both launch on October 20. The new date now puts it a full week outside of that blast radius, providing some breathing room for players looking to enjoy some or all of those titles around launch. 

Alan Wake 2 is set 13 years following the first game. It features the two protagonists Saga Anderson, an FBI agent and the title character. Saga Anderson is investigating a case of murder in the Pacific Northwest while Alan Wake has been stuck in The Dark Place ever since the end of the original game. The player can switch between the two characters, and play their story as much as or as little as they like. Remedy stated that this sequel will be a survival horror game. Check out our review to learn more. preview of co-protagonist Saga Anderson’s gameplay chapter from Summer Game Fest.

Alan Wake 2 is now available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S as well PCs via Epic Games Store.