Alan Wake 2’s Summer Game Fest gameplay unveils new horrors

Remedy Games premiered a first look at raw gameplay footage for Alan Wake 2 during the Geoff Keighley-hosted Summer Game Fest.

After its surprise unveiling at the 2021 Game Awards, Alan Wake 2 steered clear of the spotlight until last month’s PlayStation Showcase.

The gameplay trailer showed a first look at the sequel’s two playable heroes – Wake and a new character named Saga – and offered a glimpse at the survival horror elements.

During this year’s Summer Game Fest, the development team allowed fans to dive a bit deeper into the terrifying world of Alan Wake 2.

Alan Wake 2’s Summer Game Fest gameplay reveals new horrors

After a brief discussion between Creative Director Sam Lake and Geoff Keighley, Summer Game Fest unleashed unedited footage of Alan Wake 2 in action.

The gameplay trailer begins with FBI Agent Saga fighting off monstrous foes in Cauldron Lake, using her flashlight and pistol in a way that would undoubtedly make the titular hero proud.

Notably, the trailer’s final few moments rehash footage that Remedy shared during Alan Wake 2’s PlayStation Showcase appearance.

The little that Remedy did show off looks nothing short of incredible. Lighting, wind effects, and the graphical details are all technically impressive.

And it seems the shooting and dodging mechanics have greatly improved, too, even when compared to Alan Wake’s 2021 remaster.

Fortunately, fans and newcomers alike won’t have to wait too much longer to determine how much better the action feels now.

Alan Wake 2 launches across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S platforms this fall on Tuesday, October 17.