Alan Wake 2 Devs Aim for "Europe's Naughty Dog" Status

Remedy Entertainment's ambition: To become the European Naughty Dog. Inspired by Naughty Dog's cinematic masterpieces, particularly the Uncharted series, Remedy Entertainment, led by Alan Wake 2 director Kyle Rowley, aims to establish itself as a leading European developer of narrative-driven games. Rowley, in a Behind The Voice podcast interview, explicitly stated their aspiration to be "the European version of Naughty Dog."

This ambition is clearly reflected in Alan Wake 2's cinematic presentation, lauded for its stunning visuals and compelling storyline. The game's success has cemented Remedy's position as a top-tier European studio. Their sights are set beyond the horror genre, emulating Naughty Dog's mastery of single-player cinematic experiences, a legacy defined by titles like Uncharted and the critically acclaimed, award-winning The Last of Us franchise.

Alan Wake 2 continues to receive ongoing support, even over a year post-launch. Recent updates deliver significant performance enhancements across all platforms. A key improvement is the addition of a "Balanced" graphics mode for the PS5 Pro, cleverly merging the strengths of its Performance and Quality modes. These updates also include minor graphical refinements for smoother framerates and reduced visual noise, alongside bug fixes that enhance gameplay, particularly within the Lake House expansion.