Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake 2 has established itself as a formidable narrative force and a late entry to the Game of the Year conversation. The sequel to the cult classic horror title, Alan Wake, which came out in 2010, was met with so much more anticipation and critical acclaim, further solidifying Remedy's genius in the creation of horrifyingly intricate tales. However, recent developments suggest that the narrative threads of "Alan Wake 2" might not be entirely woven, hinting at the possibility of an alternate ending concealed deep within the in-game files.
A week following its release, the game's ending left fans in a state of awe, setting the stage for future narratives with a monumental cliffhanger. While Remedy confirmed the arrival of new DLC in 2024, which might extend the storyline, the canonical status of these additions remains uncertain. Yet, it's the discovery of an alternate ending through datamining that has stirred conversations. This new ending, teased alongside the announcement of an upcoming new mode, New Game+, proposes a resolution to the cliffhanger, revealing the fate of Alan Wake and Saga's enigmatic phone call to her daughter.
Although the specifics of this alternate ending remain under wraps, its existence indicates a potential shift in the story of Alan Wake 2, one that could further entwine it with the Remedy Connected Universe, including Control, which isn't getting a sequel anytime soon.