Alan Wake 2 release time countdown - when does it release?

It's nearly time to return to Bright Falls as the launch of the long-awaited Alan Wake 2 draws ever closer, 13 years after Remedy Entertainment first established its namesake protagonist. Thankfully, the long wait is almost over, and we can nearly taste the sweat on Wake's furrowed brow - at long last, here is our Alan Wake 2 release time countdown!

There's much to look forward to, as seen in our Alan Wake 2 preview, with two protagonists to play as, including newcomer F.B.I Agent Saga Anderson. There are also new intriguing mechanics to experience with Remedy's first take on the survival horror genre.

As the release fast approaches, check out our details on Alan Wake 2's DLC, giving you even more to look forward to.

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Alan Wake 2 release time countdown

As October draws towards a close, a new dawn arises over Cauldron Lake and the dark streets of a twisted New York City call from the Dark Place. It's now time to mark your calendars with the release of Alan Wake 2 on October 27, 2023. Sadly, there's no head start on helping Alan escape the Dark Place with no early access available in the Alan Wake 2 game editions.

However, a Remedy X post recently revealed the specific global release times for Alan Wake releasing on October 27. As pictured below, the below Tweet details exactly when you can start playing the game according to your timezone. If you're living in LA, you can play the game at 9 PM on October 26, the earliest time possible to play.

Alan Wake 2's staggered, global release times show if you live on the East Coast of the United States, you'll get access from 12 AM local time. Those living in the UK can expect an early start of 5 AM in London, with the latest release time being 5 PM in Auckland, New Zealand.

Originally set to release in mid-October, Remedy delayed the release of Alan Wake 2 by only a couple of weeks, avoiding a stacked month for gaming, including big releases like Spider-Man 2. Yet, at long last, fans get to see what happens next in Alan's nightmarish story.

That's everything to know about the release time countdown for Alan Wake 2. If you're looking for more crime-solving and mysteries to solve, be sure to check out our Robocop Rogue City release countdown for all the details on Teyon's cybercop FPS. You may also want to keep tabs on our survival horror page for the lowdown on all the creepy action this season.