It’s hard to believe it’s been more than 13 years since Alan Wake came and went like a dark, surreal hurricane, leaving before its story wrapped up. To the relief of fans, Alan Wake 2 is nearly here and close enough to release times that we can now justify a countdown clock.
And here it is:
According to developer Remedy Entertainment, Alan Wake 2 will be available starting at 9 p.m. PDT on October 26. Folks in New York can start playing it right at midnight; an ideal hour to experience horror games.
Alan Wake 2 global launch times and release date
Here is when you can expect to play Alan Wake 2:
- October 26
- 9 p.m. PDT
- 11 p.m. CDT
- October 27
- Midnight EDT
- 1 a.m. BRT
- 5 a.m. BST
- 6 a.m. CEST
- 7 a.m. EEST
- 1 p.m. JST
- 3 p.m. AEDT
- 5 p.m. NZDT
Launch and post-release details
Alan Wake 2 is officially out starting on October 26, but there are some details to know ahead of its launch. The game will be released on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via the Epic Games Store as a digital-only title. Remedy doesn’t plan on selling a physical copy of the game.
Post-launch support
Alan Wake 2 will receive both free and paid DLC after launch. Game Director Sam Lake confirmed that the free DLC will be “pretty significant” but spared further insight. Let’s hope the post-launch content adds to the mystery and doesn’t act as some “true final ending.” We’ve waited more than a decade to figure out what the hell is going on at Bright Falls, Washington. Let’s not tease fate.
PC system requirements
Alan Wake 2 is a gorgeous game, but those visuals don’t come cheap. Its high requirements have been a point of contention among PC owners, some of whom claim are too demanding.
