Alan Wake 2 The Final Draft Update Patch Notes: Know the New Improvements

Alan Wake 2

Alan Wake II is a survival horror game released on October 27, 2023, developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Epic Games Publishing. This sequel tells the story of famed horror novelist Alan Wake, who was trapped in an alternate dimension for 13 years, writing a story involving FBI agent Saga Anderson. Horror stories to seek escape.

The game runs on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S, offering players a single-player experience. It features a gripping narrative and terrifying gameplay, powered by Remedy’s Northlight engine, delivering a chilling experience for fans of the horror genre.

Alan Wake 2 Final Draft Update Patch Notes

These are the latest update notes for Alan Wake 2, available for the following platforms and released on December 11th

PlayStation 5 (1.00.13)
Xbox Series(1.0.0.13)
Computer(1.0.13)

We’re happy to say that this update includes a lot of leaked New Game Plus content as well as a ton of fixes and some performance improvements.

New game plus mode

new ending
New nightmare difficulty
New manuscript pages and video content
Keep all unlocked videos, charms and upgrades

Note: To access New Game Plus mode, you need to have completed Alan Wake 2. In New Game Plus, you’ll find unlocked weapons in your character’s first available shoebox.

Performance

Improved the overall quality of the occlusion culling algorithm and improved GPU performance, especially in locations with large amounts of geometry.
The performance improvements are most noticeable in PlayStation 5 Quality Mode, with an (incredible) improvement of a whopping 1.8 milliseconds. Dinghu should cough less.
Optimized HUD UI content settings so less time is required to render the HUD. This results in a performance improvement of approximately 0.5-0.7 milliseconds.
Some selected tweaks and optimizations for path tracing and rendering.
Improved streaming by eliminating occasional 10 – 100 millisecond pauses that primarily affect Xbox Series platforms.
Memory usage reduced by 16 MB across all platforms.
[PC] Performance has been slightly improved by removing some error diagnostic tools.

Tutorial

Changes were made when certain tutorials appear in the tutorial menu.
Added timeout to tutorial on fadeout.
Players can now slow down their walking speed when the tutorial is open.
Tutorial messages no longer slow down player movement.
If tutorials are disabled, the player will not be locked into the diorama when the first investigation clue collection tutorial occurs…

Stablize

Fixed several annoying Lua script errors to make the game more stable and less predictable.
Fixed an Xbox hang issue that could occur when trying to pause the application during startup.
Fixed an audio middleware crash on Xbox Series platforms.
Fixed a rare crash that could occur during streaming.

Visual effect

Specular aliasing (“flickering”) on shiny surfaces is somewhat reduced using a new algorithm.
Improved Trailer Park movie lighting.
Improved the quality of shadows within the Valhalla sanatorium to be more respectful of the elderly.
Flashlight shadows are now prioritized to avoid a blocky look in locations with heavy use of dynamic lights.
Repair (or destroy, depending on how you look at it) the “chameleon chair” visible in front of the sauna.No longer discolored
Fixed LOD on hot dog stand.
Fixed various broken or ugly LODs.
Fixed incorrect render culling mode on Leaf and Coffee Pot materials to prevent path tracking issues.
Damaged materials on a garage building in downtown Bright Falls were repaired, increasing property values.
[PC] Improved quality of low ray tracing presets and fixed flickering fireflies on character faces during cutscenes.

Audio and localization

Improved overall audio quality on PlayStation 5.
Fixed lip sync being off in the cinematic where Saga and Casey arrive at Cauldron Lake.
Localization fix for Agent Estevez’s audio line.
Additional fixes to localized subtitles.

We’re still working on an issue with audio sync being turned off for some players on Xbox Series and hope to fix this in the next update.

Global

Fixed an issue that caused some players to be unable to unlock related trophies due to advertisements in Kosclar Brothers Coffee World.
It should now be easier to find the Father Doll on the map so players can complete the final nursery rhyme.
Fixed an issue where players could be blocked by the medical ball by resetting the health center item at the beginning of the mission “Return 09”.
Fixed an issue where skipping a movie during Deer Festival would cause the screen to go dark prematurely.
Added heavy blockers to Return 05 near sanitariums to prevent players from falling out of the world.
Removed forced camera viewing of the Dark Matter at the Witch’s Ladle if the player walks away.
Disabled reality switching VFX bleed in the hut in Return 04.
Fixed mysterious blocky shadows on the stairs of the Sheriff’s Station.
Added a loading screen so lights can take some time to load properly if you skip cutscenes in Enlightenment 02.
Fixed the annoying FBC light array in Return 06 and 09 to restore its state after loading a save game and display correct visuals on power on/off.
Fixed an issue where certain items could not be picked up from the red toolbox after loading into a saved game.
Fixed rude manuscript pages being visible but not interactive in Valhalla House Forest Lodge.
Fixed an issue that caused an invisible collision near the Bright Falls Sheriff’s Station to cause a portion of the nearby street to be narrower than intended.
Fixed an issue where manuscript pages would remain blank after switching levels when a single page was available in Mind Place.
Fixed an issue where English could sometimes not be selected in the language drop-down menu after changing the language.
Found manuscript pages should no longer show up on the map.
Added UI hints for items that can be placed onto the chest board from hand.
Fixed Saga being misplaced on a ladder after being attacked by an occupier in an overlap.
Made the ladder interaction icons better positioned.
Disables crossbow magnets on dead enemies.
Fixed missing subtitles in cutscenes.
The player’s inventory now closes when an enemy grabs the player.
When the stun ends, the enemy is allowed to recover from the grapple and escape quickly.
Changed the orientation of the tooltip at the top of the Cult Storage Room at Bright Falls Sheriff Station to make it more readable.
Fixed the problem of being unable to use weapons after being hit and interrupted in the final boss battle of “Return 03”.
Fixed an issue where Estevez would not talk to Saga after returning from the morgue (optional dialogue) under certain circumstances.
In Enlightenment 08, a new objective has been added after entering a crime scene so that players will not lose sight of their target in the Dark Land.
Fixed an issue where Eren could reload his weapon while nudging. It seemed like it was something he was supposed to do, but whatever.
Fixed an issue where Saga could reload invisible weapons despite her social obligation not to use them in certain areas (kertaus on opintojen äiti).
Fixed an issue where the Saga was able to reload the flashlight and other weapons at the same time, causing the unholstered weapon to disappear and reappear after the flashlight reload was completed.
[PC] Added drag-and-drop support for moving items in inventory and shoeboxes.
[PC] Added mouse smoothing option (on by default) to prioritize the mouse and camera. Smoothness of motion takes precedence over accuracy.
[PC] Fixed a mouse issue that would cause camera movement to be shaky if not played at 30 fps.

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New progress on the final draft of Alan Wake 2

Alan Wake 2’s “Final Draft” update was released on December 11, bringing exciting new features, notably the introduction of the long-awaited New Game Plus mode. The update brings players a new ending to Alan Wake’s story and offers new lore through added videos and manuscript pages in the New Game+ experience. Players retain the weapons, charms, and character upgrades they earned during their initial playthrough, preparing themselves for the challenging Nightmare difficulty levels.

In New Game Plus, however, unlocked weapons are stored in shoeboxes rather than immediately available. In addition to these enhancements, the update includes bug fixes, performance improvements, and detailed update notes for an upcoming release on all platforms. To access New Game Plus, you need to complete the full game of Alan Wake 2.

Alan Wake 2 gameplay

Alan Wake 2 is a horror video game in which you play as two different characters: Alan Wake and Saga Anderson. It differs from the first Alan Wake game in that the focus this time is on surviving dire situations. You’ll use your gun and flashlight to fight off enemies. The flashlight can be focused to weaken enemies, but you need to be careful as using it too much will drain its power.

You also have to manage limited batteries and bullets to survive. As you play as Saga, you can take a break, think, and solve mysteries in a special place called the “Heartland.” You can find important clues and even talk to other characters. There are also special pages in the manuscript that hint at what will happen next in the story. It’s a unique and exciting game that blends horror, action and detective work. NEWSTARS Education’s gaming articles are your source for gaming news and updates. Stay informed about game releases, patches, and industry trends to get the most out of your gaming experience.

Alan Wake 2 game trailer

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