Alan Wake 2 Anniversary Update: New Features Revealed
Remedy Entertainment has unveiled a significant free update for Alan Wake 2 to celebrate the game’s first anniversary. The Anniversary Update brings numerous improvements, focusing on accessibility features and enhanced controller support that fans have been requesting since launch.
Enhanced Controller Options and Haptic Feedback
As announced in an official post on the Alan Wake 2 website, the Anniversary update will introduce new features. PlayStation 5 players will experience improved haptic feedback through their DualSense controllers. The update extends beyond weapon feedback to include healing items and throwables.
Another notable addition is gyro aiming support, giving players more control options during gameplay.
A key improvement comes in the form of X-axis inversion options for both controller and mouse users. This highly requested feature adds to the existing Y-axis inversion, providing players with more customization choices for their preferred play style.
New Accessibility Features
The update introduces a dedicated Gameplay Assist menu packed with accessibility options:
- Quick turn
- Auto complete QTE
- Button tapping to single tap
- Weapon charging with taps
- Healing items with taps
- Lightshifter with taps
- Player invulnerability
- Player immortality
- One shot kill
- Infinite ammo
- Infinite flashlight batteries
These improvements aim to make the game more accessible to players of all abilities and preferences.
Timing with The Lake House DLC
The Anniversary Update arrives alongside The Lake House, the final expansion for Alan Wake 2. This timing gives you fresh content while improving the core gameplay experience through the new features.
The Anniversary Update, available to download on October 22, demonstrates Remedy’s commitment to improving player experience long after launch. By offering these improvements as a free update, the developer ensures all players can benefit from the enhanced gameplay options and accessibility features.
