Alan Wake

Alan Wake

Shooter • Adventure
2010

Alan Wake is an upcoming Shooter/Adventure game releasing on PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360. Scheduled to launch on May 14, 2010.

Developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by E-Frontier, Legacy Interactive, Namco Bandai Partners, Microsoft Game Studios, Remedy Entertainment, Nordic Games Publishing.

Release Date: 05/15/2010

Released
Alan Wake cover
trailer

Story

When the wife of the best-selling writer Alan Wake disappears on their vacation, his search turns up pages from a thriller he doesn’t even remember writing. A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox 360

Genres

ShooterAdventure

Developer

  • Remedy Entertainment

Publishers

  • E-Frontier
  • Legacy Interactive
  • Namco Bandai Partners
  • Microsoft Game Studios
  • Remedy Entertainment
  • Nordic Games Publishing

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Third person

Ratings & Reviews

83%
Critic Score
7 reviews
82%
User Score
892 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionHorrorThrillerSurvival

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

bloodymurderstory drivenaction-adventuresteamsteam trading cardscameraeaster egg

Game Engine

Built with The Alan Wake Engine

Release Information

Primary Release Date

May 14, 2010

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Xbox 360

May 14, 2010
Europe
May 18, 2010
North America
May 20, 2010
Australia

PC (Microsoft Windows)

February 16, 2012
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Alan Wake on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Alan Wake, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alan Wake