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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 16, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 16, 2012}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|alan-wake|83}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|alan-wake|83}}
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|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Supernatural }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Alan Wake }}
 
|steam appid  = 108710
 
|steam appid  = 108710
 
|steam appid side  = 108726,268560
 
|steam appid side  = 108726,268560
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659037
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659037
 
|gogcom id side =  
 
|gogcom id side =  
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|official site= http://www.alanwake.com/
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|hltb        = 319
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = alan-wake_
 
|wikipedia    = Alan Wake
 
|wikipedia    = Alan Wake
 
|winehq      = 13935
 
|winehq      = 13935
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Alan Wake}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://www.alanwake.com/ Official website]
 
{{mm}} [http://community.remedygames.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2 Official forums]
 
 
{{GOG.com links|1207659037|alan_wake|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207659037|alan_wake|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/108710/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/108710/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [https://spcr.netlify.com/app/108710 Steam Play Compatibility]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability/row| GMG | alan-wake | Steam | {{store link|GMG|alan-wake-collectors-edition|Collector's Edition}} also available | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | alan-wake | Steam | {{store link|GMG|alan-wake-collectors-edition|Collector's Edition}} also available | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | alan-wake | DRM-free | {{store link|Humble|alan-wake-collectors-edition|Collector's Edition}} also available. | Steam  | Windows}}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | alan-wake | DRM-free | {{store link|Humble|alan-wake-collectors-edition|Collector's Edition}} also available. | Steam  | Windows}}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 108710 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|13535|Collector's Edition}}, {{store link|Steam-sub|15407|Franchise}} also available. |  | Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nkv44qf1r68 | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass for PC}} | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 108710 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|13535|Collector's Edition}} also available. |  | Windows}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} The bonus content of the ''Collector's Edition'' can be found in the installation folder of the game.
 
{{ii}} The bonus content of the ''Collector's Edition'' can be found in the installation folder of the game.
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Remedy\AlanWake\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Remedy\AlanWake\}}
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|Steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\108710\}}
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{{Game data/config|Epic Games Store|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Remedy\AlanWake_EGS_Version\}}
 +
{{Game data/config|GOG.com|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Remedy\AlanWake_GOG_Version\}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|Steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/108710/}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} <code>resolution.xml</code> controls screen resolution as well as debugging information.
 
{{ii}} <code>resolution.xml</code> controls screen resolution as well as debugging information.
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Remedy\AlanWake\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Remedy\AlanWake\}}
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|Steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\108710\}}
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{{Game data/config|Epic Games Store|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Remedy\AlanWake_EGS_Version\}}
 +
{{Game data/config|GOG.com|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Remedy\AlanWake_GOG_Version\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|Steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/108710/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|epic games store      = unknown
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|epic games store      = true
 
|epic games store notes =  
 
|epic games store notes =  
 
|discord              =  
 
|discord              =  
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|uplay                =  
 
|uplay                =  
 
|uplay notes          =  
 
|uplay notes          =  
|xbox cloud            =  
+
|xbox cloud            = unknown
 
|xbox cloud notes      =  
 
|xbox cloud notes      =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Alan Wake - Graphics settings.jpg|Graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Alan Wake - Graphics settings.jpg|Graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Alan Wake - Advanced options.jpg|Advanced options for graphics.}}
 
{{Image|Alan Wake - Advanced options.jpg|Advanced options for graphics.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/alan-wake/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/alan-wake/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|FMV}}s are {{term|windowboxed}}.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing              = always on
|antialiasing notes        = Cannot be switched off as an option. 2x [[MSAA]] is the minimum.
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|antialiasing notes        = 2x [[MSAA]] is the minimum; [[FXAA]].
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
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|120 fps notes              = No refresh rate cap but the game is capped at 200 fps.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|}
 
|}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Alan Wake - Controls.jpg|Controls settings.}}
 
{{Image|Alan Wake - Controls.jpg|Controls settings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
|key remap                = true
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|key remap                = limited
 
|key remap notes          = {{key|Enter}} and {{key|Backspace}} cannot be bound. See [[#Binding Enter or Backspace to actions|Binding Enter or Backspace to actions]]
 
|key remap notes          = {{key|Enter}} and {{key|Backspace}} cannot be bound. See [[#Binding Enter or Backspace to actions|Binding Enter or Backspace to actions]]
 
|acceleration option      = true
 
|acceleration option      = true
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Separate controls for music, effects, speech, and cinematic.
 
|separate volume notes    = Separate controls for music, effects, speech, and cinematic.
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/alan-wake/alan-wake/1322 Fan translation.]
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|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|fan      = true
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|notes    = [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/122_traducao-do-alan-wake-para-portugues-do-brasil.html Fan translation]
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = false
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  |audio    = hackable
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CILKYl03EGwbMcHyhh7tsygFacOuxVh7/view Fan voice-over by «Mechanics VoiceOver»].
  |fan      =  
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  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Mexican Spanish
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  |language  = Latin American Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 
|interface = hackable
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = hackable
 
|fan      = true
 
|notes    = [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/122_traducao-do-alan-wake-para-portugues-do-brasil.html Fan translation]
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1344-latin-american-spanish-language-pack-for-alan-wake/ language pack].
 
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1344-latin-american-spanish-language-pack-for-alan-wake/ language pack].
 
# Extract the files to {{code|{{p|game}}/data/}}.
 
# Extract the files to {{code|{{p|game}}/data/}}.
# Right-click on '''Alan Wake - Properties'''.
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# Enter this [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]: <code>-locale=esm</code>
# Click '''Set Launch Options''' on the '''General''' tab.
 
# Enter this command: <code>-locale=esm</code>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
====Change of language in Epic Store version====
 
====Change of language in Epic Store version====
  
{{Fixbox|description=Add command line option to the game in Epic Store client|ref=<ref>https://community.remedygames.com/forum/games/alan-wake/alan-wake-help-issues/321231-can-t-set-the-language-in-italian?p=321254#post321254</ref>
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{{Fixbox|description=Add command line option to the game in Epic Game Store client|ref=<ref>https://community.remedygames.com/forum/games/alan-wake/alan-wake-help-issues/321231-can-t-set-the-language-in-italian?p=321254#post321254</ref>|fix=
  
# update the game
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# Update the game.
# go to Settings in the EGS launcher
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# Go to Settings in the EGS launcher.
# click 'alan wake'
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# Click 'alan wake'.
# tick 'additional command line arguments'
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# Tick 'additional command line arguments'.
# type =locale-XX where XX is the language code
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# Type <code>-locale=XX</code> where XX is the language code.
{{ii}} Posible language codes: en, pl, fr, jp, de, esm, it, ko, cht, ru, cz.
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{{ii}} Possible language codes: en, pl, fr, jp, de, esm, it, ko, cht, ru, cz.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Black cutscenes===
 
===Black cutscenes===
{{Fixbox|description=Use the ingame Vsync and force Vsync through drivers|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/108710/discussions/0/619569608525339857/ Black cutscenes issue]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the ingame Vsync and force Vsync through drivers|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/108710/discussions/0/619569608525339857/ Black cutscenes]</ref>}}
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 +
===No sound===
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable the Alienware Sound Center|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/108710/discussions/0/215439774852665337#c1734342793788651460 No sound]</ref>}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9, 10
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|direct3d versions      = 9
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
|shader model versions  = 3.0, 4.0
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|shader model versions  = 3.0
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|physics          = Havok
 
|physics          = Havok
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            = FMOD
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|audio            = FMOD Ex
|audio notes      = [http://satsun.org/audio/]
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|audio notes      = 4.26.9 [http://satsun.org/audio/]
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
|cutscenes        =  
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
|cutscenes notes  =  
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|cutscenes notes  = 1.99n
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
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===Unpacking game files for modding===
 
===Unpacking game files for modding===
 
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qinph0o9dr6yv4a/AWTool.7z?dl=0
 
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qinph0o9dr6yv4a/AWTool.7z?dl=0
 +
https://github.com/Nostritius/AWTools
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Revision as of 01:10, 20 September 2020

Alan Wake
Alan Wake cover
Developers
Remedy Entertainment
Windows Nitro Games
Publishers
Remedy Entertainment
Engines
MAX-FX
Release dates
Windows February 16, 2012
Reception
Metacritic 83
IGDB 83
Taxonomy
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action
Themes Supernatural
Series Alan Wake
Alan Wake on HowLongToBeat
Alan Wake on IGDB
Alan Wake on MobyGames
Alan Wake on Wikipedia
Alan Wake
Alan Wake 2012
Alan Wake's American Nightmare 2012
Alan Wake Remastered 2021
Alan Wake II 2023

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
DRM-free when launched from the executable.[1]
Windows
GamersGate
Icon overlay.png
Collector's Edition also available.
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Collector's Edition also available.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Collector's Edition also available
Windows
Humble Store
DRM-free
Collector's Edition also available.
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Xbox Game Pass for PC
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Collector's Edition also available.
Windows
The bonus content of the Collector's Edition can be found in the installation folder of the game.
Game was briefly pulled for a time between May 15, 2017 to October 25, 2018 due to music licensing issues.

DLC and expansion packs

Base game includes all DLC released for the Xbox 360 version.
Name Notes
Bonus Materials Available for free.
Windows
Collector's Edition Extras
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename video files[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\data\videos\
  2. Delete or rename startup_mgs.bik and startup_remedy.bik

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Remedy\AlanWake\
Epic Games Launcher %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Remedy\AlanWake_EGS_Version\
GOG.com %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Remedy\AlanWake_GOG_Version\
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/108710/
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/108710/pfx/[Note 1]
resolution.xml controls screen resolution as well as debugging information.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Remedy\AlanWake\
Epic Games Launcher %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Remedy\AlanWake_EGS_Version\
GOG.com %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Remedy\AlanWake_GOG_Version\
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/108710/
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/108710/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Approx. 100 MB available.
Settings will sync, except graphics settings.
Xbox Cloud

Video

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.
Advanced options for graphics.
Advanced options for graphics.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
FMVs are windowboxed.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
2x MSAA is the minimum; FXAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No refresh rate cap but the game is capped at 200 fps.[2]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Field of view (FOV)

Suggested values by aspect ratio:
Aspect Ratio FOV
16:9, 16:10, 15:9 FOV 11
21:9 (2560x1080) FOV 13
15:4 (3840x1024) FOV 15
48:10 (5040x1050) FOV 19
48:9 (5760x1080) FOV 20

Input

Controls settings.
Controls settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Enter and ← Backspace cannot be bound. See Binding Enter or Backspace to actions
Mouse acceleration
On by default. Enable Direct Aiming in the controls to disable it.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
XInput controllers only.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Two layouts only.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Rapidly changes button prompts

Binding Enter or Backspace to actions

Edit keybinds.xml[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open keybinds.xml.
  3. For the action you want to set to Enter use key="0x1c", or use key="0x0e" to set to ← Backspace.

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Separate controls for music, effects, speech, and cinematic.
Surround sound
Auto configures up to 7.1 output.[3]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
Czech
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation.
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation
Russian
Fan voice-over by «Mechanics VoiceOver».
Spanish
Includes localization for Spain and Latin American countries.[4]
Latin American Spanish
Includes localization for Spain and Latin American countries.[4]
Turkish
Fan translation. Details missing—please edit this page and add it.

Latin American Spanish localization

Features its own dubbing.
Configure the game in Latin American Spanish[5]
  1. Download the language pack.
  2. Extract the files to <path-to-game>/data/.
  3. Enter this command line argument: -locale=esm

Change of language in Epic Store version

Add command line option to the game in Epic Game Store client[6]
  1. Update the game.
  2. Go to Settings in the EGS launcher.
  3. Click 'alan wake'.
  4. Tick 'additional command line arguments'.
  5. Type -locale=XX where XX is the language code.
Possible language codes: en, pl, fr, jp, de, esm, it, ko, cht, ru, cz.

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
Use Helix Mod: Alan Wake for better 3D support.
TriDef 3D
vorpX
G3D
Officially supported Game, see vorpX gamelist

Issues unresolved

Commentary audio volume too high

The volume for audio commentary cannot be changed and may be too high for some users. It was lowered slightly in 1.02 to be "more sensible".

Issues fixed

Everything is black and white on Intel graphics

This glitch causes all the graphics in the game to appear white, black and dark grey, while all the lighting and shadows seem to work.
This occurs on (even slightly) older Intel graphics drivers (confirmed with the one that ships with Apple's Boot Camp drivers for Windows 8).
Update graphics driver[citation needed]
Download and install the appropriate driver for your graphics adapter and OS from Intel's Download Center.

"No World Loaded" error

This is caused by a corrupted download.
Fix corrupted files[citation needed]
Use the Steam client's "Verify Integrity of Game Cache" option or redownload the game installer from GOG.com.

Nvidia Control Panel forced anisotropic filtering disables "darkness effect"

On Nvidia cards, if anisotropic filtering is forced through Nvidia Control Panel, "darkness effect" post processing (swirls, blur) is missing. Issue is solved by changing AF in Nvidia Control Panel to application controlled and enabling 16x anisotropic filtering in the game options.

Black cutscenes

Use the ingame Vsync and force Vsync through drivers[7]

No sound

Disable the Alienware Sound Center[8]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio FMOD Ex 4.26.9 [2]
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.99n

Disabling blur effects

Turn all blur effects off[citation needed]

Start the game with the command line parameter -noblur.

Command line parameters

Set these parameters to change certain hidden settings or force different options at start-up.[9]

Command Description
-hX Screen height (e.g. -h720).
-wX Screen width (e.g. -w1280).
-window Force windowed.
-novsync Disables Vsync.
-showfps Shows frame rate counter.
-forcesurround Forces 5.1 speaker mode.
-forcestereo Forces stereo speaker mode.
-nosound Disables sound.
-cleancloud Deletes save games and settings for Alan Wake from the Steam Cloud.
-noblur Disables the in-game vector blur.
-locale=xx Forces a selected locale.
-rigidcamera Modifies mouse aim behavior.
-directaiming Removes all mouse acceleration, also enables -rigidcamera.
-sensscale mouse sensitivity multiplier (e.g. -sensscale=0.123)
-nativekeys Fixes Windows language bar or input language disappearance.
-developermenu Unlocks all episodes and allows you to play at Nightmare difficulty without completing the game first on lower difficulties.
-freecamera Pressing the right thumb stick enables/disables freecamera mode. There is no keyboard switch.

Difficulty

Normal difficulty on the PC version is the same as the Hard difficulty in the console version.[10]

Unpacking game files for modding

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qinph0o9dr6yv4a/AWTool.7z?dl=0 https://github.com/Nostritius/AWTools

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP2
Processor (CPU) Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz
AMD Dual Core 2.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) 512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible sound card


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/108710/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (108710) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References