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Remedy Entertainment has revealed a new dark and twisting trailer forAlan Wake 2, and it is a mind-bending surrealist preview of the darkness that awaits in the game. From what the new trailer shows, thetitular protagonist Alan Wakeis in for another horrifying adventure that will follow the madness of the first game.
Releasing amid a slew of major video game announcements atGamescom 2023,Alan Wake 2’slatest trailer gave fans an incredible look at what to expect when the game launches in October. In spite of the crowded lineup, thisAlan Wake 2trailer is already grabbing the attention of many horror fans.
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Mixing live action and in-game animation, the latestAlan Wake 2trailer showcases a series of psychotically cinematic sequences. An imposing voice-over narrates a string of cryptic dialogue as the trailer flashes back and forth between snippets of live-action and animated sequences. Both the actor and game versions of Alan Wake appear to struggle to get a grasp on reality as darkness closes in, both figuratively and literally. The trailer also shows moments of gameplay, namely how the player can utilize various light sources, such as flares and flashlights, to fight off the creatures of the dark and try to restore their sanity.
The newAlan Wake 2trailer gives fans a foreboding sense of the horror, urgency, and confusion that will surround both them and Alan once the game releases on October 27. Between the visuals and audio editing in the trailer, it is clear that thedarkness ofAlan Wakewill be taking full control come launch day. It has been over a decade since the first game launched, so many horror fans are eagerly awaiting the release of a new entrant in mind-bending horror gaming.
Looking at the massive variety of games still to come in 2023, it is clear thatAlan Wake 2may have more than the darkness to be wary of. In fact,Alan Wake 2’srelease date was delayed to avoid launching in the same week as other powerhouse AAA titles, namelySpider-Man 2andSuper Mario Bros. Wonder. One benefit playing in favor ofAlan Wake 2is the fact that October is the Halloween season, andhorror games released in Octobertend to do very well. That said,Alan Wakefans have been waiting since 2010 for a sequel to the iconic game, soAlan Wake 2will have to fulfill its promise of worthwhile psychological horror gaming to satisfy players.
Alan Wake 2releases on October 27 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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