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Alan Wake 2has been nothing short of a creative triumph from Sam Lake and Remedy. It’s an eerie and cerebral experience that feels so“out there”that everyone deserves to experience it at least once in their lives.
Now, though, our time with the game finally draws to a close, with its final expansion, theLake House DLC, right around the corner. However, something curious is unfolding with its release date, leaving many questioning Remedy’s strategy with the game.
The Exact Release Date forAlan Wake 2’s Lake House DLCRemains Shrouded in Mystery
Following the release of theNight Springs DLCearlier this year, the game’s final expansion, theLake House DLC, was unveiledduring Sony’s September 2024 State of Play.
The expansion will constitute the final pieces of anyAlan Wake-related content for the foreseeable future, potentially until the end of the decade. Keeping that in mind, many people within the community are wondering why Remedy hasn’t engaged in much fanfare regarding the DLC.
Given that the expansion has an October 2024 release window with no specific date provided, some believe it will arrive on the base game’s one-year anniversary on October 27th.
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Many more also anticipate a kind of shadow-drop at any time during this time of Halloween, somewhat similar to how theNight Springs DLCwas unveiled and released on the same day back in June.
Admittedly, the strategy isn’t out of character for Remedy.Alan Wake, as a series, has always thrived on surprise announcements and unconventional marketing. So, in a way, the unpredictability of these reveals seems to fit perfectly with the game’s eerie, unsettling atmosphere.
But then again,Lake Houseis yet another good shot forRemedy to make some sales for the base game, so even though sudden decisions and unexpected drops have become part of the franchise’s allure, it’s difficult not to wonder if some well-needed marketing is in order here.
TheLake House DLCIs What Will Open the Door to the Next Chapter of the RCU
All that money talk aside, it’s clear from the State of Play trailer that theLake House DLCwon’t just be the conclusion toAlan Wake 2. It will also, in all likelihood,lay the groundwork for Remedy’s other projects.
Just think about it – the DLC already promises to explore the side of the story that remained the most shrouded in mystery, the FBC’s involvement with Cauldron Lake and the Dark Presence.
Sure, Saga could find reports through the area relating to the Bureau’s investigations, but playing through the Bureau’s story through the eyes of the very charming Agent Kiran Estevez is going to be one hell of a ride on its own.
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This, of course, has led to further speculation about the RCU’s future projects. WithControl 2already entering full production, theLake Housewill most likely serve as either a catalyst ora bridge between that game andAlan Wake 2.
Whatever the case may be, it’s clear that Remedy is cooking up something incredible and generational with its games at the moment, and thinking about it, you just can’t help but feel honored to be a part of the studio’s wacky and mind-bending adventures.
But, with that said, what are your thoughts onThe Lake House DLC’strailer? How do you think it will impact the RCU going forward? Let us know in the comments below!
Akshit Dangi
Writer - Gaming
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Akshit is a supposed human being and gaming writer who lurks in different corners of the internet in search of fascinating rabbit holes. Outside of that, though, you’ll most likely find him staring at a piece of art for days or completing another playthrough of Silent Hill.
