Alan Wake 2 is a sequel 13 years in the making, and fans of the cult classic horror game have been dying to know the fate of the game’s titular protagonist. It’s clear Remedy Entertainment has wanted to make this game for a long time, evidenced by how much Alan Wake has influenced the studio’s other projects like Control. It’s a central piece of Remedy Connected Universe, the idea that all of Remedy’s games are set in one giant multiverse. There’s a lot of history and narrative context that leads into Alan Wake 2, so whether you’re new to the franchise or simply need a refresher, here are all the details, across games, you need to know before jumping in.
