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Alan Wake II title screen with protagonist standing in a dark, eerie forest with red foliage

Alan Wake II

Posted on January 4, 2024May 27, 2025 By Ronny Fiksdahl

A Dark Sequel Shadows Bright Falls

A string of ritualistic murders threatens Bright Falls, a small-town community surrounded by the misty Pacific Northwest wilderness. FBI agent Saga Anderson, known for cracking impossible cases, is called in to investigate. But her search for answers quickly spirals into a waking nightmare when pages from a horror story begin manifesting in the real world—turning fiction into terrifying reality.

Alan Wake II: Supra Ultrawide Experience

If you’re playing on a super ultrawide monitor, Alan Wake II truly stands out. The extended field of view delivers a heightened sense of immersion and makes the moody forests and surreal set pieces even more striking. This cinematic widescreen effect pulls you into every suspenseful moment—one of the best reasons to experience the game on premium hardware.

Technical Hurdles: Bugs, Glitches, and Buyer Beware

Unfortunately, the visual excellence is undercut by a wave of bugs and technical glitches. Frame drops, physics issues, and some bizarre progression blockers rear their heads throughout the game. For a full-priced AAA title, these problems feel especially hard to swallow. Remedy has a history of post-launch support, but as of now, the experience can be frustrating.



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Alan Wake II

Release Date: October 27, 2023

Genre: Survival Horror, Psychological Thriller

Developer/Publisher: Remedy Entertainment / Epic Games Publishing

Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC (Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S

Worth the Price?

Alan Wake II is bursting with content, atmosphere, and ambitious storytelling. If you’re a fan of psychological horror and loved the origin

Verdict

Alan Wake II delivers on atmosphere and ambition but stumbles on technical execution. For now, wait for a good sale or a patch before heading back to Bright Falls.


Written by Ronny Fiksdahl, Founder & Editor of Fix Gaming Channel.

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