Eager to head into Alan Wake 2 but haven’t played the original yet? Now might be the time to jump in, as Epic Games has revealed that it will be sending a digital voucher code for a free copy of Alan Wake Remastered on PC to customers who purchase Remedy’s new sequel through the Epic Games Store.
Here are some of the Q&As for the promotion that Epic shared through its FAQ, which can confirm that customers have a few weeks to take advantage of the offer, and not only that, those who already own Alan Wake Remastered are still eligible to get a code:
How does this promotion work?
Buy Alan Wake 2 from the Epic Games Store between December 13, 2023 at 11am EST and January 10, 2024 at 11am EST and we’ll email a voucher code to the address associated with your Epic Games Account.
Does this voucher expire?
Yes, the voucher expires on December 31, 2024 at 11:59pm UTC.
How do I redeem a voucher code on the Epic Games Store?
You can redeem on web or mobile by going here and entering your code. Note, you must be logged in to redeem. From launcher, navigate to your Account in the upper right of your window then select Redeem Code. For more information, check out our help article here.
I already own Alan Wake Remastered, will I still get a code?
You will still get a code, which can be redeemed by any eligible Epic Games Store account.
Epic Games goes on add that Alan Wake 2 purchases will, for a limited time, include bonus items for one of its most popular games, Fortnite:
How can I get the ‘Alan Wake’ Outfit and ‘Alan’s Messenger Bag’ Back Bling?
Any purchase of Alan Wake 2 editions on the Epic Game Store before October 27, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET will grant you both the ‘Alan Wake’ Outfit and the ‘Alan’s Messenger Bag’ Back Bling in Fortnite. Both items may also be available for purchase in the Fortnite in-game Item Shop at a later date.
And here’s a description for Alan Wake Remastered, a remastered version of Remedy’s 2010 action-adventure game that bundles the main game with its two story expansions, The Signal and The Writer, now with 4K visuals and other upgrades:
In this award-winning cinematic action-thriller, troubled author Alan Wake embarks on a desperate search for his missing wife, Alice. Following her mysterious disappearance from the Pacific Northwest town of Bright Falls, he discovers pages of a horror story he has supposedly written, but he has no memory of.
Wake is soon forced to question his sanity, as page by page, the story comes true before his eyes: a hostile presence of supernatural darkness is taking over everyone it finds, turning them against him. He has no choice but to confront the forces of darkness armed only with his flashlight, a handgun and what remains of his shredded mind. His nightmarish journey to find answers to the mind-bending mystery he faces will lead him into the terrifying depths of the night.
Alan Wake Remastered offers the complete experience, with the main game and its two story expansions – The Signal and The Writer – in stunning new 4K visuals. The tense, episodic story is packed with unexpected twists, heart-stopping cliff hangers, and intense bursts of combat where it takes more than bullets to banish the darkness. The game’s cutscenes, quirky cast of characters, and the majestic Pacific Northwest vistas have been enhanced for an experience that delivers as much on its visual impact as its unnerving atmosphere.
Alan Wake 2 is currently available for 20% off ($39.99) as part the Epic Games Store’s holiday sale, but those who aren’t ready for the sequel yet and just want Alan Wake Remastered can grab it for $9.89. (Don’t forget the Epic Coupon, which offers an additional 33% off for carts of $14.99 or more.)
“The new textures and the modernized lighting system make the game a lot prettier to look at,” said one critic. “A pity the cutscenes are 30 fps locked and their animations a bit sluggish, though.”