Alan Wake 2: 20 Clues You May Have Missed In The Reveal Trailer

Alan Wake 2 is formally on the best way. Remedy’s sequel as soon as felt unattainable, however the Finnish developer has been constructing towards this second for the previous a number of years, which included buying the mental property rights from Microsoft, revealing its Remedy Connected Universe, and remastering the unique 2010 cult traditional Alan Wake. The debut trailer mixes some computer-generated environments with a live-action Alan who appears to be like a bit like John Wick on day 10 of insomnia.While there is no gameplay to take a look at but, the temper piece does include many clues as to the story and setting for Alan Wake 2. We’ve tried to unravel all of these clues right here. If you assume we missed any, tell us. We’re desperate to be taught extra in regards to the 2023 sport, which Remedy says goes all in on survival-horror. Here are 20 issues you’ll have missed within the Alan Wake 2 trailer, as damaged down into its 4 primary scenes.The woodsClick to broaden every picture and extra intently look at the clues.In the primary scene of the dioramic reveal trailer, we see Alan standing within the woods surrounded by some particulars properly price noting.1. The lifeless bodyWithout a doubt, you caught the human corpse mendacity on the picnic desk like Hannibal Lecter was there having fun with a day on the park. The attention-grabbing factor to notice is that the physique doesn’t seem like that of a Taken, particularly contemplating that defeated Taken wither away into the air when killed. It appears as if somebody (Alan?) has killed the person or come across this grisly scene. And regulation enforcement is clearly on the scene too, as they’ve marked at the least 38 items of proof, together with the unusually bare physique.2. Deer head (or masks?)Beneath the picnic desk on the precise sits a deer’s head, although it seems so clear that it could truly be a masks of some type. Is it a Deer Fest memento belonging to the obvious sufferer mendacity lifeless atop the desk? If it is a masks, it could suggest that Deer Fest will as soon as extra be ongoing throughout Wake’s long-awaited return, one thing a later a part of the trailer suggests much more.3. Overlapping trianglesIn what is going to change into a recurring image within the transient trailer, we see our first glimpse of overlapping triangles carved into the tree on the left. In this instance, the triangles are organized with one overlapping the opposite in a north and south method. While we have not seen this image in Alan Wake earlier than, we do see it within the Wake-heavy “AWE” DLC for Control, however provided that you catch it amid a fast-moving montage of purposely blurry photos.The image appears to narrate to the Cult of the Tree, which is a mysterious group solely talked about by identify in a couple of obscure locations like this to this point. We do not know what their motives are, who’s on this group, or actually something aside from their identify. According to 1 unknown investigator’s corkboard, The Cult of the Tree is expounded to this image, and it appears solely to be present in Watery, Washington, the rival city throughout the lake from Bright Falls. Thanks to Sir Galehaut–the most educated Remedy lore fan I do know–for the picture and extra background data.4. A cabin… however possibly not the cabinOn the precise within the background, we see a cabin. One’s first intuition could also be to imagine that is Bird Leg Cabin reborn because it was in Alan’s first nightmarish journey. But not solely is the position of this cabin not in step with Bird Leg Cabin, which sat on a small island in the course of Cauldron Lake till it sank away within the 1970s, however the roof is barely totally different from the Bird Leg Cabin we have seen earlier than. It incorporates one extra peak in its ceiling between the 2 home windows that, admittedly, do appear very related in each the unique sport and the brand new trailer. Still, it is extra probably that is only a cabin within the woods, not Alan’s former author’s den–but additionally a bit unusual that the 2 buildings are so related.5. Cauldron Lake signalWe’re unable to make out the underside line of the signal, however look between the thick tree and the cabin and you will find an indication for Cauldron Lake. Does this level to the notorious physique of water being close by? Probably, however we won’t know extra till we’re capable of decipher the remainder of the writing on the massive however sadly shadowy signal.6. Coffee thermosLess essential to the lore (most likely), however nonetheless a enjoyable reference is the enduring blue Oh, Deer Diner espresso thermos. Who might overlook having to trace down all of those tucked-away do-nothing thermoses just because they beloved the sport a lot and needed the entire achievements?The metropolisAlan will apparently discover himself in a city–perhaps his outdated stomping grounds of New York?When we transition to the cityscape, much more clues might be pulled out of the scene. Here’s all we have discovered so far7. Oceanview MotelStraight away, the colourful crimson lights of the Oceanview Motel signage might be seen within the again left. We know from Control that the Oceanview is a “Threshold,” and acts as some kind of transit junction, like a prepare station between realities and bodily areas in our world. In Control’s AWE DLC, it was within the Oceanview that protagonist Jesse Faden was capable of get a glimpse of Alan. It’s attainable Alan has discovered the best way to journey on this means, or possibly he is merely stumbled upon it by chance.8. Caldera St. subway stationWe’ve not seen point out of a Caldera St. within the RCU earlier than, finest we are able to inform. However, we all know that Cauldron Lake itself is a caldera, or a lake shaped by a volcanic eruption. This once more factors to Alan’s world taking up an more and more fantastical, malleable shape9. More trianglesWe can see extra triangles on the left of the scene, drawn on a bus cease. Curiously, this time the triangles are aspect by aspect, not one on high of the opposite, which appears to be the extra generally seen model of the image. Does this make it one thing aside from the Cult’s icon? Perhaps it factors to 2 parallel worlds colliding, or it has one thing to do with Control’s pyramid-manifesting and mysterious Board.10. “Initiation”Across from the Oceanview, we are able to see one other neon-lit signal that appears to learn “Initiation.” We know from Quantum Break that somebody was finding out Alan Wake’s disappearance, and for some purpose associated it to the Campbellian Monomyth–the Hero’s Journey, because it’s extra generally identified. Split into three fundamental elements, the Monomyth tells a narrative of “Departure, Initiation, Return.”Alan’s manuscript within the unique sport was to be referred to as Departure, and extra just lately, we have heard the sequel story referenced as “Return,” akin to in a live-action teaser present in Quantum Break. But with “Initiation” now cropping up, does that imply Wake’s story is a deliberate trilogy, or maybe, is that this trailer the center half that can lead us to his true Return in Alan Wake 2?11. Tom The PoetOn the telephone sales space on the left aspect, we are able to clearly make out a Tom The Poet poster, even perhaps the identical one we see within the early minutes of the unique sport. This is a nod to Thomas Zane, a personality who could have skilled one thing very like Alan’s personal horrific journey many years earlier than him–if he existed in any respect, that’s.12. “Night Gala”Next to the Tom poster, a harder-to-read poster appears to function a clown and the phrases “Night Gala” on it. We’re stumped as to what this one might imply, however once more, nothing is finished accidentally in a Remedy world, so it is most likely solely a matter of time till we be taught what it’s. Whether it is a TV, a reside occasion, or a twisted reminiscence plastered on the wall in the actual world, we guess we’ll know quickly sufficient.13. The clockOn the left, a tall clock appears to learn 10:10 on its face. This is both a inconsiderate choice–the clock has to say one thing, proper?– or, possibly, the mirrored numbers are a nod to the unusual and violent Alan doppelganger, Mr. Scratch. It’s actually not the final reference to the obvious satan on this trailer.14. Ahma beer modelIn Alan Wake Remastered, new property had been added to the city of Bright Falls within the kind of some fliers, which appeared to sign they’d be essential. (Otherwise, why add them?) One of those was an advert for Ahma beer firm, a neighborhood brew made throughout the lake from Bright Falls in Watery. Ahma means “wolverine” in Finnish and is probably going the drink Ahti is holding in Control when gamers discover his postcard that reveals the janitor is staying in Bright Falls’ rival city.Downtown Bright FallsBright Falls and rival city Watery appear extra at odds than we knew.Naturally, Bright Falls additionally homes a couple of clues of its personal concerning Alan Wake 2. Here are the stones we have uncovered to date.15. Zane quote on the deli signOn the precise, behind the meals truck, sits a deli-style signal that reads “Quote of the day: Your friends will meet him when you’re gone.” This is a direct reference to what Thomas Zane says to Alan concerning Mr. Scratch, the weird doppleganger whom we understand later is relatively unhinged. Does this quote showing right here imply the places we have seen will not be tangible locations on this planet, however relatively Alan’s psyche manifested as a real-world time and place? And does this imply Mr. Scratch is again, after apparently being destroyed on the finish of the pseudo-sequel, Alan Wake’s American Nightmare?16. 81st Deer FestA banner draped over the Oh, Deer Diner on the left aspect of the scene reads “Deer Fest – 81st Annual.” In the unique 2010 sport, Alan and Alice arrived in Bright Falls simply in time for the 68th annual Deer Fest. That means Alan’s world in Alan Wake 2 would seem to have aged in lockstep with the actual world. When the sport arrives in 2023, it’s going to have been 13 years between chapters.17. Coffee WorldLike the Ahma beer signage that first popped up within the remastered unique sport, we additionally began to see indicators for Coffee World, an obvious native favourite for Watery residents. Like the beer firm, this Coffee World would appear to brew its product utilizing native water reserves. We get the sensation that there is possibly one thing particular in regards to the water in Watery (and never simply due to the city’s identify). A Coffee World post-it additionally seems on that investigation board briefly proven in AWE that mentions the Cult of the Tree, suggesting there’s additionally one thing unusual about it.Thus, it feels a bit foreboding that the meals truck parked in Bright Falls appears to have come throughout the bridge from Watery. If there’s one thing unwelcome in Watery, are some residents there knowingly corrupting Bright Falls by promoting it to them as coffees and beers? Something is certainly off about this city, however we aren’t fairly positive what it’s but.Alan’s close-upIn darkness, battle with mild.In the ultimate scene, we zoom in on Alan’s face. This quick, jump-scary second nonetheless holds a couple of extra secrets and techniques.18. Alan’s magical lampIn Alan’s hand appears to be a lamp with out its shade on. That’s hardly exceptional, however what makes it price noting is that it is also not plugged in anyplace. It would appear, like he did with The Clicker, Alan is ready to imbue this object with energy. Perhaps it alerts an Alan who’s stronger and extra succesful.19. Alan’s actually magical lampNot solely does Alan function a lamp with none obvious energy supply past his personal penchant for manifestation, however the base of the lamp additionally appears to be like like a fairy of some type. (It additionally kind of appears to be like like a Game Award–subliminal messaging?) The fairy design might be merely symbolic, however both means, it probably factors to the creature of Finnish folklore, the Keiju (to not be confused with Kaiju). According to delusion, the Keiju “are tiny and beautiful humanoid creatures with wings like those of a dragonfly or butterfly. They reside in forest ponds or misty meadows, usually in a parallel world.” That’s our emphasis added, for apparent causes.Given that the Remedy Connected Universe already pulls quite a bit from folklore (Baba Yaga, Bird Leg Cabin, Yggdrasil), is Alan’s fairy mild one other deliberate image?This one probably wants no rationalization.20. Mr. Scratch is the monsterThe final picture we see is of a very unhinged Alan, grinding his blood-stained enamel and looking out able to tear somebody’s flesh from their bones. It’s probably that that is truly Mr. Scratch, because the trailer already consists of nods to the doppelganger and the haunting image of him is much like what we hear Alice recount on an audio log in Control’s last enlargement, AWE. She describes being visited by a deranged model of Alan very very like the one we see right here. And in Alan Wake’s American Nightmare, we noticed Mr. Scratch committing quite a lot of murders–and he appears to be like precisely like Alan. So if you happen to’re nervous whether or not Alan has actually gone off the deep finish, he hasn’t. Well, possibly. Hopefully.Did you see something we did not within the Alan Wake 2 reveal trailer? Let us know, and we’ll remedy this thriller collectively.