Alan Wake 2 dives headlong into the survival-horror genre and is inspired by contemporary and auteur horror films. Remedy Entertainment head of visual effects Johannes Richter said PLAY Magazine What the game focuses on scary atmosphere and psychological fears, instead of resorting to gore and dismemberment. Richter mentions that dismemberment was a difficult aspect to implement on the Northlight engine used by the studio.
The body horror element mentioned by Richter adds intrigue to the plot of the sequel. While the previous game focused on the darkness and internal conflict of Alan Wake, body horror raises questions about how it will be integrated into the story and how it will affect the characters. In any case, psychological terror seems to be the main objective.
It is interesting to note that Alan Wake 2 will be released exclusively digitally on October 17 on Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC. According to Remedy, this decision gives them more time to polish the game and reduces overall costs. While few details have yet been revealed, the latest gameplay offers a glimpse of what to expect.
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