Remedy Entertainment officially announced Alan Wake as a new video game project.
Alan Wake was released as an exclusive title for the Xbox 360, receiving critical acclaim for its story and atmosphere.
Alan Wake was released on PC for the first time, allowing a wider audience to experience the game.
Remedy released Alan Wake's American Nightmare, a spin-off game expanding on the Alan Wake universe.
Alan Wake and his wife Alice arrive at their cabin near the town of Bright Falls for a vacation.
Alice mysteriously goes missing during their first night at the cabin.
Alan discovers scattered pages of a manuscript he does not remember writing, which foretells dark events.
Alan encounters shadowy enemies known as the Taken who are possessed by dark forces.
Alan understands that a supernatural force called the Dark Presence is manipulating reality.
Barry Wheeler is saved from the Dark Presence's influence and becomes Alan's ally.
Alan faces the Dark Presence at the lodge, attempting to save Alice and escape the nightmare.
Alan sacrifices himself to the Dark Presence to free Alice, entering into a dark dimension.