Alan Wake 2 release times explained: When can I play?

Joaquín Frere
Alan from Alan Wake 2 in his live action performance

Alan Wake 2 is right around the corner, and it’s finally coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Here’s a list of release times for Remedy’s sequel by region.

Alan Wake, Remedy’s original story about the horror author who lives his own horror stories in the flesh, was released 13 years ago. Players will finally be able to catch up with Alan in the Dark Place, with the long-awaited sequel challenging Remedy into the survival horror genre.

With the Halloween season upon us, it’s the perfect time to play Alan Wake 2 on Playstation, Xbox, and PC. But when will players be able to play?

Alan Wake 2 character standing in rain
Alan Wake 2 is coming Friday, October 27 to PC and consoles

Alan Wake 2 global release times

Alan Wake 2 will officially unlock on Friday, October 27 at 4:00 AM UTC. People in London can join the adventure at 5:00 AM on October 27, while players living in Japan will be able to access the title at 1 PM. For players in Brazil, the release will be at 1:00 AM BST.

Thanks to Remedy Entertainment, fans now know when they’ll return to Bright Falls in Alan Wake 2. The game will put players in the shoes of Alan Wake, as well as FBI agent Saga Anderson.

Time ZoneRelease Time and Date
Pacific (US)9:00 PM (October 26)
Central (US)11:00 PM (October 26)
Eastern (US)12:00 AM (October 27)
São Paulo (Brazil)1:00 AM (October 27)
London (UK)5:00 AM (October 27)
Berlin (Germany)6:00 AM (October 27)
Helsinki (Finland)7:00 AM (October 27)
Tokyo (Japan)1:00 PM (October 27)
Sydney (Australia)3:00 PM (October 27)
Aukland (New Zealand)5:00 PM (October 27)

That’s all Alan Wake fans need to know about when the sequel will launch in their respective time zones. For more on Remedy’s latest, be sure to check out if Alan Wake 2 is on Xbox Game Pass, or if Alan Wake 2 does indeed have a New Game Plus.

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Joaquín is a new Senior Writer for Charlie Intel with years of experience on games journalism. Focusing on all things JRPGs and a videogame developer at heart. Graduated from Game-Dev School and Public Relations, his current work is Charlie Intel and Infobae for LATAM. You can contact Joaquín at [email protected]