Alan Wake 2: Alan Wake: Profile and Characteristics

Profile of Alan Wake

Protagonist from the Previous Game

Alan Wake resumes the role of the protagonist in this game, just as he did in the first installment of the franchise.

Alan is a bestselling author based in New York City who went missing in 2010. He fought against the Dark Presence, an entity that turned his horror novel into reality.

Alan finally freed his wife from the Darkness beneath the lake in the first game.

Fighting to Escape the Darkness

Alan wrote the ending of his horror novel to save his wife. In exchange, however, he became trapped in the Darkness. It has been 13 years, and he is still fighting to escape by writing stories to change the reality around him.

Characteristics of Alan Wake

Writing Stories to Change the Reality Around Him

Alan still continues to write stories in an effort to change the reality around him and escape from the Dark Place. Play the game and experience firsthand how Alan's writing intertwines with the story.

Keanu Reeves Doppelganger

Alan Wake 2's Alan bears a striking resemblance to Keanu Reeves. Take control of this Matrix-like character and uncover even more mysteries surrounding the Dark Place.

Weapons in Alan Wake

Weapon	Ammo/Where to Obtain
Revolver	【Ammo】 Handgun Ammo【Where to Obtain】 Obtained in the Dark Place
Flare Gun	【Ammo】 Flare Gun Ammo【Where to Obtain】 Obtained in the Oceanview Hotel
Double-Barreled Shotgun	【Ammo】 Shotgun Ammo【Where to Obtain】 Obtained near the entrance of Oceanview Hotel.

Enhance the Revolver with Words of Power

It is recommended to prioritize enhancing the Revolver with Words of Power, especially since Alan uses it as his primary weapon. This also makes combat easier.

List of Weapons

Collectibles in Alan Wake

Echoes

Alan will find Echoes in various locations throughout the story.

Echoes resemble eclipses; they are white circles that overlap with black circles. They also reveal their contents, allowing Alan to peer into important scenes in the story.

Words of Power

Alan can empower himself with Words of Power. These are letters found in various locations on the map. They can be obtained by shining light on them.

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Characters in Alan Wake 2
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List of Characters