Alan Wake 2 gets new in-game footage
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Remedy Entertainment’s upcoming horror titleAlan Wake 2has received some brand new preview footage ahead of its planned release on October 17 this year.
Sequel to the originalAlan Wake,Alan Wake 2continues the unsettling story of the titular author as he attempts to survive a mysterious force of shadowy monsters.Alan Wake 2follows on from the original, which was released way back in 2010 and stood as one of thebest horror gamesof its time. Contrary to its predecessor, however,Alan Wake 2has two protagonists and follows their interweaving storylines.
The new trailer is a mix of live-action sequences featuring the cast and in-game footage, as the titular character Alan Wake struggles with the real-life horror he is experiencing. We also get a new look from the perspective of the secondary playable character, FBI agent Saga Anderson who can be seen interrogating Wake about his book.
Following on from the originalAlan Wake 2begins with Alan’s attempt to escape a nightmare dimension in which he’s been trapped for 13 years. Those who played the original will remember that the title ended with Alan sacrificing himself to save his wife, resigning himself to be imprisoned in the Dark Place.
Alan Wake 2also follows the story of Saga Anderson, whose sections place an emphasis ondetective-like elements. As Saga, you’ll be able to enter a visual representation of the FBI agent’s thoughts to help solve mysteries. Called the “mind place”, this environment will allow players to manage a pin board as they gather clues and attempt to solve the game’s overarching mystery.
The game is being developed in Remedy’s own Northlight Engine, which provided the digital infrastructure for the developer’s more recent offerings:ControlandQuantum Break.Though we’ve yet to have a hands-on with the title,Alan Wake 2remains one of the most anticipatedupcoming gamesof the year. We can’t wait to see what else Remedy has in store.
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