Alan Wake 2: How to Switch Between Alan's and Saga's Storylines

Switching

Switching in the Break Room

You can switch between storylines in the Break Room. After clearing Initiation 3, you now have the option to proceed with either Alan's or Saga's story.

Character Switching is Disabled Towards the End

Once you progress to Return 7 and Initiation 9, character switching becomes disabled. So, it is recommended to save your game whenever you are close to the end of each chapter.

Unlocking the Ability to Switch Storylines

Unlocked by Clearing Initiation 3

The ability to switch storylines is unlocked after clearing Initiation 3. Until then, Alan and Saga's stories will progress in a predetermined order.

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Useful Guides

Useful Guides
Gameplay Guide: Battle System	List of Break Room Locations
Words of Power Guide	Inventory Space Expansion and Upgrades
How to Recover Health	Weapons and Manuscripts
How to Access the Spiritual World	Difficulty Levels
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Product Information

Product Information
Reasons for No Physical Release	Different Editions
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About the DLC	Trophy List: How to Complete Them
Voice Actor List	Metascore and Reviews
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