Alan Wake 2: Update 10 Notes: Bug Fixes and Changes

The Update 10 for Alan Wake 2 includes numerous bug fixes, improvements, and mission-specific adjustments, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

by Kavitha

Updated Nov 09, 2023

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Alan Wake 2: Update 10 Notes: Bug Fixes and Changes
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Alan Wake 2 

Alan Wake 2 is a video game released on 27 October 2023. It's a survival horror game made by Remedy Entertainment and published by Epic Games Publishing. The game is for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.

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In the game, you play as Alan Wake, a famous writer of horror stories. He gets stuck in a strange world for 13 years. To escape, he writes a new horror story about an FBI agent named Saga Anderson. Alan tries to use this story to find his way back home.

The game got good reviews from critics. Players can enjoy it on different platforms like PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. Alan Wake 2 is a single-player game, where you can experience a thrilling and scary adventure.

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Alan Wake 2: Update 10 Notes

These are the latest update notes for Alan Wake 2 released on 9th November:

Update 10 includes 100+ fixes. The critical issues blocking progress in the Scratch (A New Plan) mission and misbehaving in the Espresso Express in Local Girl (Coffee World) have been resolved.

GLOBAL

  • General bugfixes and additional polish
  • Fixed multiple localization issues
  • Fixed banding present in certain cinematics
  • Rebalanced the Taken Diver enemy to be more dangerous
  • Added a few missing German and Spanish VO lines
  • Increased ammo and health item drop rates from containers in the Cynthia boss fight
  • Rebalanced Nightingale boss fight in Normal mode making player weapons more powerful
  • HDR toggle in brightness calibration UI should now work as expected
  • Tutorial texts should only appear in the right places
  • Fixed the weather. It should not be raining indoors anymore
  • Low health state visual effect intensity toned down
  • Fixed an issue with the camera going wild in Saga’s weapon upgrade screen
  • Fixed instances of Alex Casey t-posing menacingly
  • All Pat Maine radio shows are now listenable
  • Player progress should no longer be blocked by unruly furniture and props being in the wrong place
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PLATFORM SPECIFIC

Xbox Series

  • Fixed an issue with audio missing or cutting out
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PlayStation 5

  • Fixed an issue where using Share Play would, in rare instances, crash the game
  • Fixed several wrong audio states towards the end of the game

MISSION SPECIFIC

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INVITATION

  • Fixed an issue where players were unable to talk to Casey after the autopsy and thus being blocked from progressing in the mission
  • Fixed an issue where in rare circumstances, Nightingale could get stuck in the scenery

CASEY

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  • Opening the subway door during the escape from the Dark Presence has been made significantly easier by requiring far less button mashing, especially on keyboards

LOCAL GIRL

  • Made Coffee World more fun. Fixed an issue where cups from Slow Roaster were not showing and where carriages from Espresso Express blocked player progress
  • The clue about the Kalevala workshop now unlocks at the correct time
  • A Manuscript page did not want to be found and has been taught a lesson
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WE SING

  • The cursor should appear correctly on the Plot board during the mission.

OLD GODS

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  • Fixed an issue where the key fob from Rose did not spawn correctly for players
  • Fixed an issue where players were unable to trigger the call from Tor and place evidence on the Case Board + several related issues
  • Fixed an issue where players could not enter the Overlap upon dying as the record player refused to play the hits and allow re-entry to the Overlap.
  • Fixed an issue where the option to Profile Cynthia disappeared after reloading a save game

ROOM 665

  • Fixed an issue where players could get stuck in the Break Room
  • The Echo will now respawn in the instance that the player doesn’t watch the video to the very end
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SCRATCH

  • Fixed an issue where players were unable to talk to FBC agent Estevez and come up with a New Plan to progress the mission
  • Saga should not end up in Dark Place after the point of no return
  • Fixed an issue where players could get their progress blocked if changing to another case

ZANE’S FILM

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  • Tim Breaker’s map now properly reveals the Word of Power location behind the cinema

Alan Wake 2 Gameplay

In Alan Wake 2, players can control two characters: Alan Wake and Saga Anderson, in separate single-player stories. You can choose to play their stories in any order you like, but the opening and ending sequences are specific to each character.

The gameplay involves exploring different environments and fighting enemies. Saga, one of the characters, uses a flashlight and a pistol to battle enemies. The flashlight can be focused to make enemies vulnerable to firearm attacks, but it uses up its battery, so players need to be strategic in its use. There are limited batteries and ammunition, so players must use them wisely to survive. When enemies get too close, Alan or Saga can perform a dodge maneuver to avoid attacks.

Alan Wake 2 also includes detective elements. When playing as Saga, players can pause the game and access a special area called the "Mind Place," which is like a 3D menu representing Saga's thoughts. In this place, players can connect clues on a pin board to solve the main mystery and profile characters for more clues.

Another feature in the game is finding manuscript pages that hint at upcoming events. Additionally, Alan Wake 2 introduces a dialogue tree system, allowing players to make choices in conversations that can impact the story. Overall, players will need to use their wits, manage resources, and solve mysteries to progress through the game.

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Alan Wake 2: Update 10 Notes - FAQs

1. When was Alan Wake 2 released?

Alan Wake 2 was released on October 27, 2023.

2. Who developed Alan Wake 2?

Remedy Entertainment developed Alan Wake 2.

3. What platforms can I play Alan Wake 2 on?

Alan Wake 2 is available on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.

4.  What's the gameplay style of Alan Wake 2?

Alan Wake 2 is a survival horror game played from a third-person perspective.

5. Can I choose to play as different characters in Alan Wake 2?

Yes, in Alan Wake 2, you can play as either Alan Wake or Saga Anderson in separate single-player stories.

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