Alan Wake 2 is bringing back fear and terror to Bright Falls, but it features a massive download size and high PC specification requirements. As a result, many players and fans want to preload the game and avoid downloading it on launch day.
Preloading is the best way to ensure you can wake up and play Alan Wake 2 on launch day. Here is when you can preload Alan Wake 2.
Alan Wake 2 preload times
No specific time was given for preload availability for Alan Wake 2 but preloads go live onOctober 25,2023. Xbox and PS5 players have been confirmed to be able to preload, but there is no confirmation at the time of writing aboutpreloads through the Epic Games Store. Preloads have been available on the EGS, but it is unclear if Alan Wake 2 will let you preload on PC.
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Alan Wake 2 release times
Alan Wake 2 becomes available at different times depending on your region. I’ve listed what time you can play Alan Wake on Jun 28, 2025, below.
Alan Wake 2 file size
Alan Wake 2 is aiming forat least 90 GB on PC, but you can expect around the same number on Xbox and PlayStation. I recommend ensuring you have at least 100 GB of free space to guarantee you can download Alan Wake 2. As the preloads go live on July 01, 2025, you have two days to clear up space and download Alan Wake 2 before it launches.
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