Alan Wake 2 release date & time for all regions, pre-order bonuses, and more explored

Alan Wake 2 is just a few short hours away from its official release on all platforms. Coming from Remedy Entertainment (the studio behind games like Max Payne and Control), the highly anticipated sequel is easily one of the biggest AAA releases of this year. It comes in right alongside the likes of Resident Evil 4, Final Fantasy 16, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and more.

With the title's looming release date, Remedy Entertainment and publisher Epic Games have finally unveiled the official release timings for all regions. Surprisingly enough, the review embargo for the upcoming sequel is lifting just a couple of hours prior to its global launch, giving players ample time to decide whether to pre-order or not.

Here's everything you need to know about Alan Wake 2's upcoming launch, including release timings for all regions, pre-order details, and more.

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What is Alan Wake 2's official release date and time for all regions?

Alan Wake 2 is scheduled to be released on October 27, 2023, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC (via Epic Games Store). While the console version of the game is going to unlock at midnight local time for all regions, the PC release follows a scattered release timing:

• 9 PM - Los Angeles (October 27, 2023)
• 12 AM - New York (October 27, 2023)
• 1 AM - Sao Paulo (October 27, 2023)
• 5 AM - London (October 27, 2023)
• 6 AM - Berlin (October 27, 2023)
• 7 AM - Helsinki (October 27, 2023)
• 1 PM - Tokyo (October 27, 2023)
• 3 PM - Sydney (October 27, 2023)
• 5 PM - Auckland (October 27, 2023)

Alan Wake 2's pre-load is currently live on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a file size of 80 gigabytes. Remedy recommends having at least 89 gigabytes of free storage space on your console to download and install the game.

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What are the pre-order bonuses for Alan Wake 2?

Much like any recent AAA release, Alan Wake 2 is offered in two different variants. The first being a $60 Standard Edition and the second being a $70 Deluxe Edition, which comes bundled with a plethora of in-game bonuses as well as the game's expansion pass. Here's a breakdown of the two editions:

Standard Edition ($50/$60)

• Base game
• Pre-order bonuses

Deluxe Edition ($70/ $80)

• Base game
• Pre-order bonuses
• Expansion Pass
• Night Springs Expansion (additional story content)
• Lake House Expansion (additional story content)
• Nordic Shotgun Skin for Saga
• Crimson Windbreaker for Saga
• Celebrity Suit for Alan
• Parliament Shotgun Skin for Alan
• Lantern Charm for Saga

As for the pre-order bonus, pre-purchasing the game on any of the platforms will grant you exclusive weapon skins for Alan's handgun as well as a small survival resources pack. The pack can be claimed after completing the prologue, and includes items that will help you get a small boost at the start of your journey in the Dark Place.