Alan Wake 2 Release Time - When Can You Play It? Time Zones & File Size

After more than a decade since the release of the original game, Alan Wake 2 is set to launch globally on Friday, October 27th. This time, it's coming to next-gen consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, along with PC. Players will once again immerse themselves in the eerie and nightmarish world of Remedy's 2010 cult classic, Alan Wake.  

The sequel offers two distinct single-player stories, one following the titular character, the horror novelist Alan Wake, and the other focusing on FBI Agent Saga Anderson. It marks a shift from the action-adventure style of the first game and its 2012 spin-off, Alan Wake's American Nightmare, moving firmly into the realm of survival horror. Whether you're a returning fan or a newcomer to the series, Alan Wake 2 promises to provide a terrifying gaming experience, just in time for Halloween.

When Can You Start Playing Alan Wake 2?

The worldwide release time for Alan Wake 2 is 12 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 27th, so you'll have it in your hands for the Halloween weekend. However, the release times will be staggered based on your location. If you're on the east coast of the United States, you can start playing at 12:00 AM local time. In Europe, players will gain access during the early hours of Friday morning. For those in Los Angeles, it will be available at 9:00 PM local time on Thursday, the 26th, giving you a head start on the weekend to delve into the terrifying world of Bright Falls, Washington, with Alan and Saga.

What's the Alan Wake 2 File Size?

If you're looking to add Alan Wake 2 to your gaming collection, make sure you have enough space for its hefty file size. While the file sizes for Xbox and PlayStation haven't been confirmed, the PC version is expected to be around 90 GB, comparable to the file size of this year's Resident Evil 4 (2023) from Capcom. Console downloads are likely to be similar in size. Considering potential DLC for the Alan Wake sequel, you should have about 100GB of free storage to accommodate it. Be prepared for some sizable space requirements!