If you happen to’ve been eyeing (or enjoying) Alan Wake II these days however haven’t but performed any of the opposite titles in Treatment Video games’ rising “Remedyverse” of linked tales, then you may want to check out the Epic Video games Retailer proper now. Throughout its “Developer Highlight” sale, Alan Wake Remastered, Alan Wake American Nightmare, Management, and each the usual and deluxe variations of Alan Wake II are all obtainable for some fairly beneficiant reductions.
The sale runs till January 10, 2024, so that you’ve received a little bit underneath every week to benefit from this.
Ranging from the start of the Alan Wake saga, you possibly can seize Alan Wake Remastered and its standalone spin-off, Alan Wake’s American Nightmare, for about $13 whole (they’re obtainable for $10 and $3 respectively). We suggest getting the Remastered model over the unique model which remains to be on the Epic Video games Retailer.
Initially launched in 2010, Alan Wake’s gameplay would possibly really feel a little bit dated, however the story is price sticking round for. If you happen to’re in search of one thing extra frenetic and action-packed, Management Final Version is obtainable for $20 and consists of AWE, the DLC chapter that explicitly connects Management’s mind-bending narrative to Alan Wake. (Management’s two expansions are additionally on sale individually for simply $3 or collectively as a combo for $5.)
What about Quantum Break? Is that within the Remedyverse too?
Quantum Break, Treatment’s half-game, half-TV present expertise from 2016, isn’t obtainable on the Epic Video games Retailer. It’s at present on Steam at the complete value of $40. Because the IP for Quantum Break is owned by Microsoft, it’s not formally part of the Remedyverse. As many followers have noticed, nonetheless, there are some direct and not-so-direct connections throughout these sport universes. So if you happen to do play Quantum Break along with Alan Wake II, be sure you maintain your eyes peeled for some suspicious similarities on occasion.
Lastly, Kotaku’s decide for 2023’s sport of the 12 months, Alan Wake II is on sale beginning at $40 for the bottom sport. The Deluxe Version, which incorporates unique cosmetics and the upcoming expansions Evening Springs and Lake Home, might be yours for slightly below $60.
Whereas Alan Wake II can definitely be performed and loved with out having skilled the earlier video games, the expertise is simply made higher by leaping into Mr. Wake’s first darkish chapter within the sleepy Pacific Northwest city of Vivid Falls.
