Alan Wake 2 version 1.2.3 update brings a variety of gameplay balancing and bug fixes across all platforms, aimed at enhancing both player experience and immersion. Among the most notable adjustments is an increase in available health items, providing players with greater resources to maintain character health. Additionally, the damage inflicted by the “Painted” character’s grapple has been reduced to improve gameplay fairness. The patch also addresses several issues related to achievements, controls, and graphical bugs, such as resolving the ‘Shape of a Man’ trophy issue and fixing an adaptive trigger glitch on PlayStation 5 that previously caused unexpected continuous vibrations.
A range of graphical and interaction-based glitches has also been corrected. Notably, the issue of the holstered shotgun hovering with the Classic Alan Wake Outfit equipped has been resolved, and an objective-related bug on floor -2 has been fixed to ensure proper mission progression. Further refinements include fixes to subtitle syncing, various localized subtitle issues, and the addition of a missing French translation in one of the game’s emails, aiming to improve the overall narrative experience for international players.
Alan Wake 2 Update 1.2.3 Complete Patch Notes
The Lake House:
- Gameplay Adjustments:
- Increased the availability of health items across the game.
- Reduced damage from the “Painted” character’s grapple move.
- Fixes:
- Fixed the ‘Shape of a Man’ achievement/trophy not unlocking.
- Resolved an issue with adaptive triggers on PS5, which previously caused continuous vibrations when equipping trauma pads or carrying a power core.
- Fixed a bug where the holstered shotgun would hover when using the Classic Alan Wake Outfit.
- Corrected the “Locate Your Team on Floor -1” objective so it no longer disappears after loading a save on floor -2.
- Fixed a glitch where players could control Agent Estevez during her reaction at the Oceanview Motel, which led to unintended movements.
- Added missing French translation for an email on floor -2 (RE: Holy shit/RE: Putain de merde).
- Addressed various issues with localized subtitles and subtitle synchronization.
Alan Wake 2 is a survival horror game developed by Remedy Entertainment that combines psychological suspense with a rich narrative. Building on the original title, the sequel explores deeper dark mysteries and supernatural events. Players navigate an eerie world filled with suspenseful encounters, aiming to uncover hidden truths and confront haunting forces.
