This main game, released in 2023, shifts into survival horror, blending intense third-person shooter mechanics with deep exploration. You navigate two intertwined realities: as FBI Agent Saga Anderson investigating ritualistic murders in the Pacific Northwest, and as writer Alan Wake, trapped in a nightmare dimension. Distinctive features include Anderson's clue-solving "Mind Place" and Wake's ability to manipulate the environment using his "Plot Board." The core loop focuses on resource management, light-based combat against dark entities, and unraveling a story where fiction manifests as reality.

Alan Wake II: The Lake House is a DLC expansion for Alan Wake II. It introduces new story content set in an isolated lake house near Bright Falls, where players uncover additional clues about the supernatural forces affecting Alan Wake. The expansion retains the base game’s focus on psychological horror and narrative-driven exploration.

Alan Wake II: Night Springs is a DLC expansion for Alan Wake II. It adds new story content that delves into mysterious broadcasts and eerie environments connected to the Night Springs phenomenon. The expansion continues the base game's focus on psychological horror and narrative-driven exploration.

The Final Draft is the New Game Plus mode for Alan Wake 2, released with Update 13 on December 11, 2023. It includes a new difficulty level (Nightmare), an expanded version of the base ending, new collectables, and other narrative changes/additions. Players will retain all weapons, Charms and character upgrades earned during their first playthrough.