Remedy Entertainment's highly anticipated Anniversary Update for Alan Wake 2 arrives tomorrow, October 22nd, coinciding with the launch of the Lake House DLC.
Alan Wake 2's Anniversary Update: A Year of Gratitude and Enhancements
Expanded Accessibility Options for Enhanced Gameplay
Remedy Entertainment celebrates Alan Wake 2's near-anniversary with a substantial, free Anniversary Update, launching October 22nd. The developer expressed gratitude to the fanbase for their support since the game's release.
This free update, released alongside The Lake House expansion, introduces significant accessibility improvements. These include options for infinite ammo and one-hit kills, enhancing player control and enjoyment. Further refinements involve inverting the horizontal axis and upgraded DualSense functionality on PS5, providing haptic feedback for healing items and throwable objects.
The update also incorporates numerous quality-of-life (QoL) enhancements based on player feedback. Remedy highlights their continued commitment to improving the game beyond its initial launch, incorporating player suggestions into this celebratory update.
A new "Gameplay Assist" menu offers a range of toggles for customized gameplay:
⚫︎ Quick turn
⚫︎ Automatic QTE completion
⚫︎ Single-tap button controls
⚫︎ Tap-based weapon charging
⚫︎ Tap-based healing item usage
⚫︎ Tap-based Lightshifter activation
⚫︎ Player invulnerability
⚫︎ Player immortality
⚫︎ One-shot kills
⚫︎ Infinite ammo
⚫︎ Unlimited flashlight batteries
