Alan Wake 2's release is creeping ever closer, and as fans prepare to dive into the long-awaited sequel, expectations about how it will feel and play compared to the original have already been set in many ways. Developer Remedy Entertainment has been extremely transparent about Alan Wake 2 being envisioned and built as a full survival horror experience from its inception. This is in contrast to the more action-oriented angle of the first Alan Wake, where the horror was not necessarily the main focus, but rather intertwined with the adventure aspects.