Alan Wake 2 difficulty settings explained

It's time to return to Bright Falls, as the long-awaited Alan Wake 2 is finally available. It sure has been a while, thirteen years after Remedy Entertainment released one of its most successful games. But how will the game be, easy or difficult? You might be wondering about the Alan Wake 2 difficulty settings, so we're here to explain.

The original Alan Wake was definitely a game that felt balanced, so we're being hopeful that the sequel follows in the same way.But since you are able to make a choice at the beginning, it is important to make the right one. Thus, you need to discover how the Alan Wake 2 difficulty settings work and we're here to tell you.

For more on the game, check out how to change playable character in Alan Wake 2. We also have guides on how to get the sawn-off shotgun and crossbow.

Alan Wake 2 difficulty settings explained

There are a total of three difficulty settings in Alan Wake 2. Here are all of the available options:

• Story
• Normal
• Hard

Story is the straightforward Alan Wake 2 difficulty setting, which just allows you to focus on the story. This is one to choose if you don't fancy difficult combat sequences and don't want to look for any additional weapons.

On the other end of the spectrum, the Hard difficulty setting is for those who are looking for a bit of a challenge. There will be intense battles and scarce resources. Finding weapons is the key to surviving as long as possible.

What is the best Alan Wake 2 difficulty setting?

Overall, we would recommend trying to play Alan Wake 2 at normal difficulty, as Remedy also recommends it as the most balanced experience and the one tailored towards most players.

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Naturally, if you find that you're not having fun because the combat is either too difficult or too easy, we would instead recommend choosing another option. It is important to experiment a bit.

There you have it, that's all there is to know about the Alan Wake 2 difficulty settings so far. For more information, check out our other guides about the new game plus and the flare gun.