Alan Wake 2: Night Springs

Alan Wake 2: Night Springs

June 8, 2024

ActionHorror PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S

Night Springs sets players on a path through the enigmatic Dark Place, a realm where reality bends and twists under the influence of Alan Wake’s frantic imagination. As Wake writes scripts for the “Night Springs” TV show—a task he hopes will lead him to an escape route—he unwittingly distorts reality …

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Critic Reviews (27)

Aaron Bayne Push Square Jun 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

85.0

"All in all, Night Springs is a short excuse to revel in the oddities of Alan Wake 2 and Remedy. Whether it&s;s comedic, horror-tinged, or genre-hopping, the developer is just having loads of fun with this DLC. We&s;d love it …"

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Adam Cook God is a Geek Jun 2024
85.0 /100

"It&s;s not a complete home run as a package, but with enough standout moments throughout the two packs, the expansion upgrade should be an easy buy for fans."

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Alberto Lloret Hobby Consolas Jun 2024
79.0 /100

"The universe of Alan Wake 2 grows with a small collection of original and fun ideas, which play with the unexpected, humor and "the impossible". A little genius that will not taste like much, and that has its biggest flaw …"

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Andrew Agress The Outerhaven Productions Jun 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Night Springs is the rare DLC that both retains a bit of everything from its base game and improves upon it. Alan Wake 2 already has a lot going for it, but its first DLC has its characteristic cheesiness, creepiness, …"

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Azfar Rayan NoobFeed Jun 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

50.0

"Alan Wake II: Night Springs isn&s;t very substantial or long-lasting unless you&s;re a huge fan of Alan Wake II. And the DLC ends with so many unanswered questions. Perhaps the second DLC will answer all these, but for now, unless …"

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Ben Kerry Pure Xbox Jun 2024
90.0 /100

"Late last year, Alan Wake 2 surprised us by how different a take it was from the first Alan Wake, and Remedy&s;s venture into the true unknowns of the universe is carried on here with Night Springs. You&s;ll have to …"

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Brad Goodwin NextPlay Jun 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Alan Wake 2’s Night Spring presents an entertaining ~3-hour journey through the lenses of some of the franchise’s most iconic characters. Remedy manages to squeeze in the humour, chaos, and exhilarating gameplay of Alan Wake 2 in these bite-sized episodes, …"

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Daniele Cucchiarelli The Games Machine Jun 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

84.0

"Three new stories set in the Alan Wake multiverse, starring alternative versions of familiar faces. Survival horror, unlikely love stories, caffeinated zombie-cultists and meta-humour condensed into three hours of multiverse gameplay, a condensed distillation of Remedy&s;s signature madness."

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David Burdette GamingTrend Jun 2024
95.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

94.0

"Where some teams would stay safe in their additional downloadable offerings, building on the foundation laid by the full game, Remedy has gone wild. This is exactly the kind of episodic content I&s;m looking for. While I&s;m sure the upcoming …"

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Francesco De Meo Wccftech Jun 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

92.0

"With its three entertaining scenarios showcasing Remedy Entertainment&s;s narrative and visual design prowess, the Alan Wake 2: Night Springs expansion is a more than worthy DLC for all fans of the base game and the Finnish developer, provided they can …"

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Hamed MohammdPor CriticLenz Jun 2024
65.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"If we look at the expansion packs released in comparison to what we have before us, Night Springs is nothing special. The most important thing is that the game is short, with all three episodes barely even 2 hours long, …"

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Jesse Norris XboxEra Jun 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"For any fan of Alan Wake 2 and especially those that are invested in the greater Remedy storylines this expansion is a no-brainer. It’s $20 for this and the second release, Lake House, which should hit around October 2024. Do …"

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Jordan Minor PCMag Jun 2024
90.0 /100

"Alan Wake II: Night Springs is a terrifically twisted, episodic DLC collection for one of 2023&s;s best video games."

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Lee Mehr VGChartz Jun 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"If willing to accept this expansion&s;s tradeoff of creativity over longevity then pay the toll and cross into... Night Springs."

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Lorenzo Bologna Uagna Jun 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

90.0

"Night Springs is content that fits perfectly with the universe created by Remedy and Alan Wake 2. All three episodes are characterised by deep and charismatic characters that, despite their short longevity, manage to leave a positive impression on the …"

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Matúš Štrba SECTOR.sk Jun 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"The Night Springs DLC expands on the rich and interwoven storyline of Alan Wake 2 in a truly unexpected way. The trio of different stories bring their own protagonists and their own approach to gameplay. In some places it&s;s more …"

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Muhammad Haris Umer eXputer Jun 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

93.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

87.0

"The Night Springs DLC lets you go all out with the gameplay of Alan Wake 2 while presenting short and stunning narratives."

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Nairon Santos de Morais GameLuster Jun 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

68.0

"Night Springs is a fantastic anthology that makes use of Remedy&s;s eclectic collection of characters and locations to create some truly absurd Twilight Zone-esque stories that are good fun for any fan of the studio."

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Panagiotis Petropoulos Enternity.gr Jun 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Whether they make their meaning clear or not, the three episodes of Night Springs hold several little surprises and plenty of easter eggs that speak to the heart of every fan of Alan Wake 2, and all Remedy franchises in …"

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Paweł Bortkiewicz ZdobywcyGier.eu Jun 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

85.0

"Night Springs is a great yet absurd look at Remedy&s;s connected universe. The expansion allows us to experience a whole range of different emotions and delivers it in the best possible style. I really regret that we only got three …"

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Perry Gottschalk Paste Magazine Jun 2024
84.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

86.0

"Perhaps these attempts distorted reality enough that Alan could build on them and eventually escape, and perhaps these attempts reflect Remedy’s own struggle in crafting what would become Alan Wake II. I wrote that “North Star” could have been a …"

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Raouf Belhamra Digitale Anime Jun 2024
85.0 /100

"Night Springs may be short, but it delivers an unforgettable, impactful experience. Each episode has its own unique style, from the action-packed chaos of Number One Fan to the eerie, puzzle-filled atmosphere of North Star, and the stunning narrative experience …"

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Risto Karinkanta KonsoliFIN Jun 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"The Alan Wake 2: Night Springs DLC offers three distinct, hour-long episodes that explore different aspects of the Remedyverse with a mix of horror, humor, and meta-narrative twists. Featuring familiar characters like Jesse Faden and Tim Breaker, along with deep-cut …"

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Saras Rajpal Final Weapon Jun 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"If Night Springs is indicative of the quality that can be expected for Alan Wake 2&s;s future DLC expansions, then the future is undoubtedly bright. While the DLC is a bit short, running for approximately three hours, each episode of …"

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Shubhankar Parijat GamingBolt Jun 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

90.0

"Though not an essential part of the Alan Wake 2 experience, the Night Springs DLC is a fun, quirky side adventure that&s;s worth looking into for fans of the base game."

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Tristan Ogilvie IGN Jun 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"Alan Wake II: Night Springs veers from ultra violence to tense survival horror, before settling into the multiversal madness of the series at its best."

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60.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Night Springs is an attempt to fit several characters into a criminally short period of time, which is why the add-on simply did not have time to tell full-fledged stories. Combined with the seriously simplified gameplay, the DLC looks more …"

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