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Alan Wake 2: The Lake House

Released: 10/22/2024

The Lake House is an entirely new location which our teams have crafted specifically for this expansion. While those of keen eyesight may have noticed FBC warning signs posted up around Cauldron Lake in Alan Wake 2 – and a chain link fence preventing entrance to an interesting looking area – this is the first time you will be able to enter the facility. While the events of The Lake House take place towards the beginning of the game, you can access the expansion from the main menu at any time, or during the mission “Scratch” by asking Estevez about the Lake House. We hope this expansion will be a delight to play for all you theory-crafters out there.

The Lake House is an entirely new location which our teams have crafted specifically for this expansion. While those of keen eyesight may have noticed FBC warning signs posted up around Cauldron Lake in Alan Wake 2 – and a chain link fence preventing entrance to an interesting looking area – this is the first time you will be able to enter the facility. While the events of The Lake House take place towards the beginning of the game, you can access the expansion from the main menu at any time, or during the mission “Scratch” by asking Estevez about the Lake House. We hope this expansion will be a delight to play for all you theory-crafters out there.

The Lake House is an entirely new location which our teams have crafted specifically for this expansion. While those of keen eyesight may have noticed FBC warning signs posted up around Cauldron Lake in Alan Wake 2 – and a chain link fence preventing entrance to an interesting looking area – this is the first time you will be able to enter the facility. While the events of The Lake House take place towards the beginning of the game, you can access the expansion from the main menu at any time, or during the mission “Scratch” by asking Estevez about the Lake House. We hope this expansion will be a delight to play for all you theory-crafters out there.

Critics
78
Metacritic
71

Score Breakdown

77.7

Critic Average

29 reviews

N/A

Steam User Score

Less than 50 reviews

71

Metacritic User Score

185 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
N/A
Metacritic Disparity
+6.7
Combined Disparity
+6.7

Average of both sources

Review Timing

29 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated Dec 21, 2024

Based on 29 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 77.7/100. Critics score this game 6.7 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 29)+
  1. Hamed MohammdPorviaCriticLenz
    Dec 21, 2024·Launch window
    75/100View review
    Metacritic 71/100 · +4.0 pts
  2. Jon ScarrviaCloud Dosage
    Nov 26, 2024·Launch window
    86/100View review
    Metacritic 71/100 · +15.0 pts
  3. Lee MehrviaVGChartz
    Nov 25, 2024·Launch window
    65/100View review
    Metacritic 71/100 · -6.0 pts
  4. Risto KarinkantaviaKonsoliFIN
    Nov 22, 2024·Launch window
    100/100View review
    Metacritic 71/100 · +29.0 pts
  5. David BurdetteviaGamingTrend
    Nov 13, 2024·Launch window
    85/100View review
    Metacritic 71/100 · +14.0 pts