Remedy Entertainment continues its stellar post-launch support for the survival horror hit Alan Wake 2. The latest patch, Update v1.0.16.1, is now rolling out for the Deluxe Edition across PC (Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. While not a massive content drop, this update focuses heavily on critical bug fixes, performance optimization, and minor quality-of-life improvements that further polish the haunting experience of Bright Falls.
Here’s a complete breakdown of everything included in Version 1.0.16.1. Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition - Update v1.0.16.1...
A common question on forums: Does v1.0.16.1 unlock hidden Deluxe content? Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition Update v1
Short answer: No. The Deluxe Edition still includes the base game, the Expansion Pass (Night Springs & Lake House), the Nordic Shotgun skin, the Celebration Light charm, and the Alan Wake Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II inspired t-shirt (exclusive pre-order carryover). Here’s a complete breakdown of everything included in
However, dataminers have discovered strings within the v1.0.16.1 code referencing DLC_Access_Failsafe. This suggests the update is a preparatory patch for the upcoming Lake House expansion, ensuring that Deluxe Edition license checks don't fail when that DLC drops in late 2024.
For a comprehensive understanding of what's new and what's fixed, players can refer to the official patch notes provided by Remedy Entertainment. These notes detail all the changes, including specific bug fixes, performance optimizations, and enhancements.
While Remedy’s official changelog is concise, community testing has revealed several undocumented tweaks. Here is the verified breakdown: