The latest Alan Wake Remastered trailer highlights the striking visual differences between the original version on Xbox 360 and the boosted experience that will soon hit Xbox Series X. Remedy Entertainment's cult classic first launched for Xbox 360 in May 2010; the title's proximity to Red Dead Redemption's release arguably led to its less-than-stellar market performance. Those who did give the Bright Falls-set adventure a chance quickly found themselves enamored, however, taken by the light-based gameplay and unconventional gaming protagonist, a novelist named Alan Wake.

Apart from a standalone expansion, Alan Wake's American Nightmare, it long seemed as though the nascent franchise had been tossed aside, its punishment for failing to set the world on fire. But hope arose two years ago when Remedy acquired the rights from Microsoft, leaving many to wonder if and when Wake would return. And return he did in 2019's Control, garnering mention in collectibles strewn throughout the environment. The AWE DLC for Control set the novelist's presence in stone, giving new audiences a taste of what had come before. Fortunately, the revival of Alan Wake isn't over just yet.

Today, Microsoft and Remedy Entertainment unleashed a brand-new trailer for Alan Wake Remastered, specifically spotlighting the differences between the game's Xbox 360 and Xbox Series X versions. As seen in the video, the updated iteration boasts 4K visuals, higher quality character models, and increased environmental detail, all of which come across clear as day in both gameplay and cutscenes. Lighting and fog effects have received noticeable boosts, too, which should make wandering around Bright Falls at night feel much more immersive. See the full comparison trailer in the video linked below:


Remedy shared the first Alan Wake Remastered gameplay trailer a couple of weeks ago during the September 2021 PlayStation Showcase. The footage, of course, looked impressive then, but stands out even more when compared side-by-side to its 11-year-old counterpart. Longtime fans and newcomers alike could be in for quite the treat come early October.

In addition to an enhanced version of the classic experience, Alan Wake Remastered will also pack in two DLCs -The Signal" and The Writer. Better still, the re-release will feature audio commentary delivered by writer Sam Lake. Here's to hoping the remaster's potential spawns widespread demand for a proper sequel.

Alan Wake Remastered makes its way to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S platforms on October 5.