Alan Wake 2’s most talked-about scene was almost cut

If you have played through Alan Wake 2, you will by no doubt be well aware of its musical number. In fact, even if you haven't played it, you may also be aware of this particular moment. It has become quite popular online.

After 13 long years, Alan Wake has returned and his flashlight is brighter than ever. Ilkka Villi, who stars as Alan in Alan Wake 2 and its predecessor, recently had an interview with Wassup Conversations where he discussed his experiences playing the writer.

Remedy Entertainment's revival of Alan Wake sees the developer bring back its winding, complex game about horror storytelling in a bold new way. Along with the return of the troubled, reality-bending writer, a new protagonist named Saga Anderson enters the horrifying and supernatural fray. But Saga's unique place in the main story pushed the developers to come up with a compelling way to structure the game's parallel stories and how best to portray the newest character.

has a deep and intriguing mystery that extends beyond the game into other titles and even TV shows. With a story that's been over a decade in the making, it makes sense that the second game, which takes place 13 years after the first title, would include a few hidden details. While some are more innocuous call-backs to previous media in the extended Remedy universe, others serve as clever clues left behind by the game's writer, Sam Lake, and the team of creatives at Remedy Entertainment.

One of Alan Wake 2's standout moments sounds like it had some trouble getting off the ground. At least according to the game's director, Sam Lake.

Alan Wake 2's most memorable – and surprising – chapter was almost cut.

If you've played the game, you know the one.

The release of has been met with wide approval, praised for its strong storytelling and creepy atmosphere. Naturally, as a sequel to a game made in 2010, many wonder whether experience with the previous entries in the franchise is necessary to play or understand. Like many sequels, the story of directly follows the events of the first game, but the question of whether it's required to play other Remedy Entertainment games like is a bit more nuanced than a yes or no answer.

Remedy Entertainment has rolled out a major new Alan Wake 2 update across all platforms, including over 200 improvements and fixes.

If you're a fan of games such as Alan Wake, Control, and Quantum Break, you'll know that developer Remedy Entertainment has some pretty far-reaching narrative plans to tie all of its work into the same universe. Quantum Break is the exception, as its status as an Xbox exclusive and semi TV series has made it difficult for Remedy to merge it with the overall narrative, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have a few easter eggs of its own.

Remedy creative director Sam Lake has said that he’d like to make a “crazy, huge-budget, dark gothic fantasy” game.

Alan Wake 2 creator, Sam Lake, has revealed that he's always wanted to tell a «crazy, huge budget, dark gothic fantasy».