Alan Wake 2 pre-load date and time revealed for all major regions: File size, system requirements, and more explored

Alan Wake 2, Remedy Entertainment's upcoming survival-horror offering, is just a few days away from its official release. As a sequel to one of the most beloved titles from the Finnish studio, the title is easily one of the most hotly anticipated games of 2023. Additionally, it is the Finnish studio's first foray into the world of current-gen console-exclusive titles.

With the looming release date, Remedy has finally unveiled the game's official pre-load date and time for all platforms. Alongside the pre-load timings, the developer has also disclosed the game's file size, system requirements, and more. Surprisingly enough, the upcoming release has really hefty file size and PC requirements.

Here's everything you need to know about Alan Wake 2's pre-load, including its file size on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, system requirements, and more.

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When can you pre-load Alan Wake 2 on all platforms?

Pre-loads for Alan Wake 2 are currently live on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players were able to preload the title since October 24, 2023, at 9:00 pm PT and October 25, 2023, at 12:00 am ET/7:00 am GMT/1:00 pm JST/2:00 pm AEST.

The game's file size on the current-generation consoles is roughly 89 gigabytes, so make sure you have plenty of space on your console's storage drive, i.e., SSD. Given it's a current-gen-only release, you cannot install the game on an external HDD.

Unfortunately, pre-loads are yet to go live on PC. Since the upcoming sequel to Alan Wake is exclusively available via the Epic Games Store, it's very likely that pre-loading won't be an option on PC.

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How to pre-load Alan Wake 2 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S?

Here's how you can easily pre-load the upcoming Alan Wake sequel on your console of choice:

For PlayStation 5

• Before pre-loading, make sure you have the game purchased on your PSN account.
• Head over to your PlayStation library and hover over to the Purchased tab.
• Select Alan Wake 2 from the list of games under the Purchased section and press Download.
• Once the download finishes, you will need to wait for the official release of the game to start playing it.

For Xbox Series X|S

• After purchasing the game on your Xbox account, head over to your games library on your console.
• Select Alan Wake 2 from the list of games and queue it for download.
• After the download finishes, wait till the official release of the game to start playing it.

While Remedy hasn't confirmed the existence of a day-one patch for their upcoming title, it is very likely to get one right before release. You might need to download an additional update after pre-loading the game and before you start playing it.

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What are Alan Wake 2 PC system requirements?

Being a current-generation exclusive, Alan Wake 2 comes with some really hefty PC requirements. Here's a complete breakdown of the minimum, recommended, and RT system requirements:

Minimum – Low graphics preset, 1080p/30FPS:

• GPU: GeForce RTX 2060/Radeon RX 6600
• VRAM: 6 GB
• DLSS/FSR2: Quality
• CPU: Intel i5-7600K or AMD equivalent
• RAM: 16 GB
• OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit
• Storage: 90 GB SSD

Recommended – Medium graphics preset, 1440p/30FPS:

• GPU: GeForce RTX 3060/Radeon RX 6600 XT
• VRAM: 8 GB
• DLSS/FSR2: Balanced
• CPU: Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent
• RAM: 16 GB
• OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit
• Storage: 90 GB SSD

Recommended – Medium preset, 1080p/60FPS:

• GPU: GeForce RT 3070/Radeon RX 6700 XT
• VRAM: 8 GB
• DLSS/FSR2: Performance
• CPU: Rozen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent
• RAM: 16 GB
• OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit
• Storage: 90 GB SSD

Ultra – High preset, 2160p/60FPS

• GPU: GeForce RTX 4070/Radeon RX 7800 XT
• VRAM: 12 GB
• DLSS/FSR2: Performance
• CPU: Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent
• RAM: 16 GB
• OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit
• Storage: 90 GB SSD

Ray-tracing Low – 1080p/30FPS:

• GPU: GeForce RTX 3070/Radeon RX 6800 XT
• VRAM: 8 GB
• DLSS/FSR2: Quality
• CPU: Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent
• RAM: 16 GB
• OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit
• Storage: 90 GB SSD

Ray-tracing Medium with Path-tracing on – 1080p/60FPS

• GPU: GeForce RTX 4070
• VRAM: 12 GB
• DLSS/FSR2: Quality
• CPU: Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent
• RAM: 16 GB
• OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit
• Storage: 90 GB SSD

Ray-tracing High with Path-tracing On – 2160p/60FPS

• GPU: GeForce RTX 4080
• VRAM: 16 GB
• DLSS/FSR2: Performance
• CPU: Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent
• RAM: 16 GB
• OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit
• Storage: 90 GB SSD

Remedy also strongly recommends installing the game on a high-speed SSD, preferably a gen3/4 m.2 drive, for a smooth and seamless gameplay experience.

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Alan Wake 2 is scheduled to be released on October 27, 2023, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC.