What is Alan Wake Remastered
Alan Wake Remastered is a polished, updated version of the original Alan Wake, developed by Remedy Entertainment. It was released on October 5, 2021 for PC, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One & Series X|S; later it also came to Nintendo Switch. Alan Wake+3Alan Wake+3Gematsu+3
It includes not only the main game, but also the two story expansions: The Signal and The Writer.
✅ Minimum Specs
- OS: Windows 10, 64‑bit
- CPU: Intel Core i5‑3340 or equivalent
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD equivalent with ~2 GB VRAM
- RAM: 8 GB
- Storage: ~36 GB
⚙️ Recommended Specs
- OS: Windows 10, 64‑bit
- CPU: Intel Core i7‑3770 or equivalent
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD equivalent with ~4 GB VRAM
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: ~36 GB
What’s New / Improved
These are the features and enhancements brought by the Remastered edition:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Visual improvements | Enhanced environmental details (textures, geometry), updated models, especially character faces, improved lighting and special effects. Epic Games+3Epic Games+3Alan Wake+3 |
| Cutscene polish | Redone cinematics: better facial animation, lip-sync improvements. Epic Games+2Alan Wake+2 |
| Gameplay performance | On PS5 & Xbox Series X: 4K at 60 FPS. On PS4 / Xbox One there are trade‑off modes: a 60 FPS performance mode vs 30 FPS quality mode. Epic Games+2PlayStation.Blog+2 |
| Platform availability | Remastered brings the game to new platforms: before this, Alan Wake was not available on PlayStation. Alan Wake+1 |
| Languages / Extras | Multiple subtitles / interface languages supported; also physical & digital editions, no content differences. Alan Wake |
What isn’t changed:
There is no support for ray tracing or HDR in the Remastered version. Alan Wake
The core story, game structure, pacing, level design, enemy types etc. are largely unchanged. This is very much a remaster, not a remake. Alan Wake+1
Reception & Critiques
Overall, Alan Wake Remastered was met with mostly positive responses, though not without its criticisms. Here’s a summary:
What people liked:
The story, atmosphere, and setting remain strong — many reviewers praise how well Alan Wake holds up as a narrative thriller with horror elements. Metacritic+2MonsterCritic+2
Visual enhancements are appreciated, especially in environmental effects, improved resolution, lighting, and cutscenes. Alan Wake+3Metacritic+3PlayStation.Blog+3
The inclusion of the two expansions gives the “complete” Alan Wake package, making it appealing both to first‑time players and returning fans. Alan Wake+1
What people criticized:
Some feel that although improved, certain visual elements still show their age — stiff animations, character models, etc. MonsterCritic+2Metacritic+2
Cutscenes enhancing helped, but some reviews noted stutters or frame inconsistencies, particularly in non‑gameplay cinematics. Metacritic
For players who already own older version(s), some questioned whether the improvements justify buying again. Reddit+1
Metacritic Score: Generally Favorable, ~79/100 from critics.
