Video Games
“The Final Draft” New Game Plus Mode Available Now for ‘Alan Wake 2’ [Trailer]
Those looking to jump back in to Alan Wake 2 to experience the New Game Plus mode can do so today. Announced during The Game Awards 2023, the New Game Plus mode, referred to as “The Final Draft”, allows players to not play Alan Wake 2 with all of their weapons, charms and player upgrades, but also introduces a new difficulty mode and a new ending.
“From the beginning, our plan was to create a New Game Plus mode for Alan Wake 2 as an essential part of the experience,” explains Remedy Creative Director Sam Lake via PlayStation Blog. “When we started working on the game and the story, the idea was always there. It made sense on multiple levels. We were creating a dense experience. It felt that there was enough to support multiple playthroughs for all the aspects of the story to sink in, and for all the collectibles to be found and pieced together. With the New Game Plus, a clear motivation exists to do that.”
According to Lake, in addition to the new ending and difficulty, “The Final Draft” includes further incentive to play the game again in the form of some narrative elements that have “shifted”, providing meaning for the replay. “There is progress. You are making progress. You will hear that in Alan Wake’s narration at the very beginning. A new awareness, even if it soon fades—a promise.”
If that’s not enough, there will be additional post-launch content for Alan Wake 2 in the new year. The first expansion, called “Night Springs”, is estimated to be coming out in late Spring 2024.
Alan Wake 2 is out now for PC via the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series.
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Video Games
‘System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary’ Now Available on the Nintendo Switch 2; Free Upgrade Available
Nightdive Studios has given Nintendo Switch 2 fans some love when it comes to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary. Previously released for the original Switch, players can now grab the Switch 2 version from the Nintendo eShop. Or, if you already own the Switch version, you can grab the Switch 2 version as a free upgrade! There’s even a 40% discount on now until June 23.
Initially launching for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Store on last June, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster eventually made it to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch the next month. The Switch 2 version of the game offers enhanced resolution, higher fram rate, and support for mouse control.
Set 42 years after the events of the first game, it’s the year 2114. As you awake from cryo sleep on the FTL ship Von Braun, you are unable to remember who or where you are… and something has gone terribly wrong. Hybrid mutants and deadly robots roam the halls while the cries from the remaining crew reverberate through the cold hull of the ship. SHODAN, a rogue AI bent on the destruction of mankind has taken over and it’s up to you to stop her.
Delve through the corridors of the derelict ship Von Braun and immerse yourself in the story rich atmosphere and environments. Explore deck by deck and unravel the horrifying fate of the Von Braun and her crew.