Achievements (or Trophies on PlayStation platforms) have become commonplace since they first made their debut on the Xbox 360. While many players do not care for achievements/trophies, just as many players go out of their way to get every single achievement or trophy in a game. Obtaining achievements/trophies will vary in difficulty across all games, and in some cases, players will not have to 100% the game to get every achievement.
Alan Wake 2is a fairly easy game to get all the achievements/trophies in, especially since there are no achievements associated with difficulty. That said, there are plenty of collectibles that are easy to miss that will result in needing to do another playthrough. There are 66 achievements (or 67 for PlayStation because of the platinum trophy) in total forAlan Wake 2, and here is how to get them.
Updated June 12, 2025 by Paul Woodward:The second and final DLC forAlan Wake 2,The Lake House, adds 10 new achievements/trophies to the game. In the second DLC, you play as Agent Estevez as she investigates the FBC facility in Bright Falls known as the Lake House. This relatively short DLC further connects Alan Wake and Control as part of the Remedy Connected Universe. While this will be the last bit ofAlan Wake-related content for the foreseeable future,Control 2is in development though it doesn’t have a release date yet at the time of writing.
How to Unlock
Escape its Gravity
If players happen to get grabbed by an enemy, they can escape by using a Hand Flare if they have one in their inventory. There will be a button prompt on the screen to use the Hand Flare.
This is the Moment
While dodging attacks is fairly easy, the tricky part of this achievement/trophy is that it has to be done at the last possible second. If done correctly, time will (briefly) slow down and the achievement/trophy will unlock.
Not the Last
Unlocks upon picking up the first page of the manuscript. Since this is part of the story, it cannot be missed.
Shining in the Night
When enemies are approaching, activate a Hand Flare. Not only will they move away from players, but this will also unlock the achievement/trophy.
Secret Stashes
Unlocked by simply opening one Cult Stash and one Lunch Box. Both of these items can be found all over the place, especially if players take time to explore every corner of the map. These only appear in Saga’s chapters.
Finding a Way
This is unlocked during Return 3: Local Girl. Since finding the screwdriver is a mandatory objective, this cannot be missed.
Cut Short
Unlocked as part of the story during Return 5: Old Gods. Since the Boltcutters are needed to advance the story, this cannot be missed either.
Chase the Source
When the darkness shield is burned away on a Taken, there will be a glowing red point somewhere on their body. Shooting this not only causes massive damage to the enemy but also unlocks this achievement/trophy.
Darkness Coiled
All players have to do to unlock this is focus the flashlight on an enemy to remove their shield.
Strange Reality
Throughout Saga’s chapters, players will encounter dolls that can be picked up and placed on diagrams. There will be a paper nearby that gives a hint for what dolls go where. If done correctly, a Charm will spawn nearby. Players need to solve five of these puzzles to unlock this achievement/trophy.
The Koskela Brothers
to unlock this, players will need towatch every single TV commercialin Saga’s chapters.
The Trail of the Writer
Just like the achievement/trophy above, this one can be unlocked by watching every TV scene that occursduring Alan’s chapters.
Bring It
This can be unlocked by obtainingthe Sawed-Off Shotgunin Return 2: The Heart.
Ready for a Fight
Unlocked byacquiring the Hunting Riflein Return 5: Old Gods.
Greatest Hits
Unlocked in Return 3: Local Girl byobtaining the Crossbowfrom a Cult Stash.
Stop Right There
This achievement/trophy can be unlocked byacquiring the Pump-Action Shotgunin Return 6: Scratch.
Find the Light
Unlocked as part of the story between Initiation 1: Late Night and Initiation 2: Casey.
Lights Shining
This achievement/trophy is unmissable, as it is part of the musical chapter in Alan’s story.
Yippee Ki-yay
Can be unlocked by finding and acquiring the Double-Barrelled Shotgun in the Oceanview Hotel bar. Once in the bar, use the Angel Lamp.
Aimed Ahead
Kill five enemies with headshots. Progress is saved, so players do not need to kill five enemies at once.
Coffee Thermos
This cannot be missed, as unlocking a save point room is part of the story.
Defeatboth Mulligan and Thorntonduring Return 3: Local Girl.
Defeat Scratchin Return 6: Scratch.
Storm Cloud
Successfully escape from the Dark Presence during Initiation 2: Casey. This is mandatory, so it cannot be missed.
Stop the Monster
This is unlocked by focusing the flashlight on a Taken Thrower just before they are about to teleport. This variant of Taken teleports around a lot, so players will either have to get familiar with their attack and teleport patterns or unlock this through luck.
Growing Stronger
Unlocked byupgrading one of Saga’s weapons once. This is done by finding scattered manuscript fragments and spending them on upgrades in the Mind Place.
All Smiles
Upgrade one of Saga’s weapons completely, which means getting all the upgrades that are available for one weapon. The easiest way to unlock this is to focus on one weapon to upgrade, especially since there won’t be enough scattered manuscript fragments to upgrade every weapon.
Carry his Words
Find and unlockone Word of Powerwhile in the Dark Place. While these are easily missable, players only need to find one to unlock the achievement/trophy.
Nightmare Territory
Pick up any map that is found throughout the game. The location of one is called out to players during Return 1: Invitation.
This can be unlocked byupgrading inventory size once.
I’ll Find You
This can be unlocked by findingevery single dollthat is part of the Nursey Rhyme puzzles.
Stunning Vistas
This achievement/trophy can easily be unlocked by tossing a Flashbang grenade at the feet of an enemy.
Gone for Good
Take a Propane Canister and throw it at the feet of a Taken and then shoot the canister to cause an explosion.
End of the Road
Told and Retold
Findall weapons for both Saga and Alan.
In One Go
To unlock this trophy/achievement, players simply have to kill an enemy in one shot with the Crossbow. Make sure to remove their darkness shield first and then aim for the head.
Hidden by the Trees
Unlocked by findingevery Lunch BoxandCult Stashin the game.
Coffee-Themed Fun
Shoot the cardboard cutout of a bear in Coffee World. The cardboard cutout will be to the left of a sign that points to the left for The Percolator and points to the right for The Espresso Express and Fresh Pot Gift Shop.
Filling the Shape
to unlock this trophy/achievement, place a charm on every slot of Saga’s charm bracelet. There are only three, and if players are doing the Nursery Rhyme puzzles they will have plenty of charms.
Rustic Charm
This achievement/trophy can be unlocked by finding every charm in the game. These only appear during Saga’s chapters, so don’t look for them while playing as Alan.
Back to Life
In order to unlock this achievement/trophy, all players have to do is have a Coffee Mug Charm equipped and then take fatal damage from any enemy or boss. The Coffee Mug Charm will bring players back to life.
The Nice Things in Life
This is unlocked by petting the dog who appears in Suomi Hall in Downtown Watery at the end of Return 5: Old Gods.
The Other Side
This achievement/trophy is easily unlocked by using the dark puddle in a save point room to switch between either Saga or Alan.
Since the platinum trophy simply requires unlocking all other trophies, it has not been included in the table above. Listed below are the achievements/trophies forNight SpringsandThe Lake House. There is no platinum trophy for either DLC.
Complete Number One Fan
Smooth Blend
Enter the warehouse office without getting caught by the coffee mascotsduring Episode 2.
Dark as the Void
Read the pages on the floor in the Green Room
Complete the arcade reality
Travel to a different reality by using a TV
Fault in the System
Use a Power Core to restore power.
Whirls of Color
Stun one of the new Painted enemies with a Flashbang grenade.
Trail and Error
Shape of a Man
Discover what happened to Rudolf Lane.
Less Carrot, More Stick
Kill one of each enemy with the new weapon, the Black Rock Launcher.
Find all the files and documents scattered across the facility.
Murderer and Victim
