The latest update (1.2.5) for Alan Wake 2 is here, and it’s packed with some neat improvements, new features, and bug fixes to make the game even better across all platforms. Some cool new stuff includes adding collectibles from The Lake House to Saga’s Mind Place if you play the expansion within the main campaign, and unlocking the Night Springs theme in the Writer’s Room once you finish any Night Springs chapter. They’ve also tweaked enemy behavior, so the “Thrower” enemies won’t be as annoying with their reduced movement and teleportation speed. Plus, they’ve added higher sensitivity options for motion controls, perfect for those players who like precision.
They’ve fixed various issues, like missing Performance shadows on the PS5 Pro, manuscript pages not showing up in some chapters, and soft locks caused by picking up key items too early. Other fixes include sorting out problems with map markers, objectives, and localization. They’ve also made the Deluxe Edition cosmetics better, like updating Alan’s appearance and how he interacts with the environment, making the whole experience even more immersive.
Alan Wake 2 Update 1.2.5 Complete Patch Notes:
Improvements and Additions:
- The Lake House: Added collectibles from the expansion to Saga’s Mind Place when played as part of the main campaign.
- Night Springs: The Night Springs theme is now available in the Writer’s Room after completing any chapter within the main campaign.
- Adjusted behavior for “Thrower” enemies:
- Reduced movement frequency.
- Increased time before teleportation after taking damage.
- Motion Controls:
- Improved gyro controls and stick input interactions.
- Increased maximum sensitivity from 4x to 20x in the options menu.
Fixes:
- PS5 Pro: Restored missing Performance LSAO data for shadows when switching modes.
- Night Springs: Resolved issue where an episode would not appear in the main campaign after loading a nearby save.
- Deluxe Edition:
- Alan’s hair now gets messier and reacts appropriately to the Classic Outfit’s conditions.
- Wedding ring added to his appearance.
- Final Draft:
- Fixed missing Alice photos.
- Resolved unpickable manuscript page in Return 6.
- Fixed persistent map markers after interactions.
- Fixed Sheriff Stash in Initiation 5 that could not be opened.
- Resolved issues with unobtainable Pat Maine radio shows.
- Fixed Return 1 manuscript page missing in the Mind Place.
- Addressed soft lock caused by picking up a key item too early in Return 3.
- Fixed objectives, such as “Investigate the previously flooded area,” not clearing properly.
- Prevented Scratch from getting stuck behind the microphone stand in Return 08.
- Resolved various localization issues across several languages.
- Minor fixes and stability improvements.
Alan Wake 2, developed by Remedy Entertainment, continues to deliver a gripping psychological thriller with awesome visuals. Released in October 2023, it’s a mix of survival horror and intricate storytelling. You play as Alan Wake and Saga Anderson, navigating through a spooky, otherworldly darkness while uncovering complex mysteries.
