Is Alan Wake 2 co-op?

Looking for a horror game to enjoy with a friend? Alan Wake 2 is here and scaring players senseless, but enquiring minds may want to know if it's single-player only. In this guide, we'll share answers to the question on everyone's mind: is Alan Wake 2 co-op?

Some horror games really benefit from including co-op gameplay - it's not the scariest game in the world, but many gamers can attest to Resident Evil 5 being a surprisingly good time. Other horror games suffer immensely, with it being hard to take the monsters of

Before we jump into the guide, find out if Alan's second adventure is open world or if it will come to Game Pass. We can also reveal some details about the expansions the game will get some time in 2024.

Is Alan Wake 2 co-op?

Unfortunately, Alan Wake 2 is single-player only.

You'd be forgiven for thinking otherwise; there are two protagonists to control, with Alan joined by FBI agent Saga Anderson. The characters are used to tell two sides of a story, so having them run around together while you giggle in voice chat with a friend wouldn't quite capture the same effect.

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A lack of co-op doesn't mean there's a lack of content in the game, of course. If you pre-ordered the game or buy the deluxe edition you'll have exclusive cosmetics like the celebrity suit and 'oh deer' diner sweater to lighten the mood.

The game's developers have also confirmed that Alan Wake 2 can be played and understood without having played the first game or Control's Alan Wake-themed DLC. Alan Wake 2 also has three difficulty modes on offer, so you're covered if you were mainly excited about co-op to reduce the game's challenge.

That's everything we can tell you about Alan Wake 2's co-op status! While you're here, find out if the game has New Game Plus, learn about the drama surrounding Alan Wake 2's digital-only release, and find out how to heal.