Is Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition Worth It?

Can’t decide if you want the Standard or Deluxe Edition of the upcoming horror-thriller Alan Wake 2? We got you covered, fellow survivor. We’ll tell you if Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition is worth it or not.

Alan Wake 2 is the long-awaited sequel to Remedy Entertainment’s original Alan Wake story. Are you brave enough to take on the role of bestselling thriller novelist? Team up with Saga Anderson, an FBI agent, and see what The Dark Place has in store for you this time. But is it worth getting the Deluxe Edition and what benefits does it bring? Let’s see.

Is the Deluxe Edition Version Worth It?

Yes, the Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition is worth it, as the deluxe version comes with 2 additional story content, cosmetics, and in game benefits.

At the time of writing, the Deluxe Edition is $20 more than the Standard Edition. Given that, the official pricing is $59.99 for the Standard and $79.99 for the Deluxe Edition on the Xbox and PlayStation websites. However, at the Epic Games store it comes a little cheaper at $49.99 for Standard and $69.99 for Deluxe. If budget is not an issue, Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition is definitely worth it.

What Is The Difference Between Alan Wake 2 Standard and Deluxe Edition?

The Alan Wake 2 standard version only comes with the digital version of the base game., whereas the Deluxe Edition of AW2 has more than a few benefits over its Standard counterpart. Both versions get a bonus from the Pre-Order version, but the Deluxe Edition has some exclusive benefits. The official website states these are included:

• Digital base game
• Expansion Pass
• Night Springs Expansion (additional story content, available post-launch, more to be unveiled later)
• Lake House Expansion (again, additional story content)
• Nordic Shotgun Skin for Saga
• Crimson Windbreaker for Saga
• Celebrity Suit for Alan
• Parliament Shotgun Skin for Alan
• Lantern Charm for Saga (gives Saga an additional battery for the flashlight)

To read more about Alan Wake 2 check out our other articles, like Is Alan Wake 2 Scary?, Is Alan Wake 2 on PS5? and Is Alan Wake 2 a Direct Sequel?