Earlier this month, the community celebrated another milestone with the ninth anniversary of Alan Wake! As always, we're returning to the day of celebrations, new artwork, retrospectives, and more with a brand new wrap up.
Following the events of the day, Remedy also compiled a wrap up of community contributions, collecting posts using their hashtag #9yearsofalanwake. You can check out their coverage, HERE.
The day started with a lovely and nerdy tribute by Remedy's Creative Director, Sam Lake, and one of two writers at Remedy for Alan Wake:
From digital artwork to traditional artwork, the amount of hand-drawn creations coming in for the milestone has been incredible!
I love the adorable Barry Wheeler with its soft colours from Nati, and Carla's cute birthday gif with their little expressive faces. There's also stunningly detailed work as always by Kristy, careful and detailed sketches by Jake, bittersweet art by Fraser, eye-catching work from Evergreen, and mesmerising work by Melissa (melfpic). Tom's coffee thermos model is a nice flashback to caffeine-filled nights searching for that final 1% for the Hypercaffeinated achievement. We also got a wonderful flashback to some of Mary's incredible past work, and an atmospheric collage by Karen! Check out the gorgeous pieces below!
#9yearsofAlanWake #AlanWake He's been trapped in the Dark Place for 9 years guys.... :( @remedygames https://t.co/IKWovmZmed.ever. pic.twitter.com/0vwGucP0Tm— Kristy: #SaveDaredevil (@InvisibleRain) May 15, 2019
#9yearsofAlanWake huh? I wonder what's Alan up to right now? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ntgAS785yN— Corpse 🔻Control Hype (@fraserbitme) May 14, 2019
Still fighting the dark after 9 years with #AlanWake Almost made it an decade @remedygames WHERE IS HE pic.twitter.com/Mbl8VxKMel— Evergreen (@EverGre38803517) May 14, 2019
I have never found them all.— Tom Bentkowski (@bentkowski_t) May 14, 2019
Maybe this year?#9yearsofAlanWake #SubstancePainter #UnrealEngine pic.twitter.com/OvUHvZsNgY
Anyone who knows me has definitely heard me talk ad nauseam about how much I love this game. Drew this as an art project back in high school. Thank you @remedygames! #9yearsofAlanWake pic.twitter.com/4qAb2KgOkG— Jake Richardson (@EggRollJake) May 14, 2019
Old but still gold! Christmas Lights Barry Wheeler from #AlanWake! Celebrating #9yearsofAlanWake pic.twitter.com/Dz7UkZfRmk— 👑Nati🦎loves teetlez🐢 (@queenofliz4rds) May 14, 2019
A birthday must have a cake too! #9yearsofAlanWake #AlanWake @remedygames pic.twitter.com/6yiZlWQCKK— Veggie Nightmare (@Eydaemonbroccol) May 14, 2019
May is anniversary of #AlanWake 🔦, king of psychological terror! Happy b-day Wake, whatever universe you are now 🤣 One of my favorite #games EVER 🤩 Yes, I LOVE all #Remedy games 😂 #9yearsofAlanWake #Fanart #DigitalArtist pic.twitter.com/Zvu0MnNBvz— Karen Keslen (@KeslenArttour) May 16, 2019
my favorite game 😢💙☕️💚#9yearsofAlanWake pic.twitter.com/JS8l2aE95M— 100% не Олег|Марко блять с нг (@loe_loe_lie) May 14, 2019
There was also a brilliant retrospective which took an in-depth look at the title!
We've mentioned about Mister No Life's fascinating and in-depth retrospectives in the past but this month he was back with something extra special; an hour-long look back at the 2010 title. For the video, he delves deep into the levels, exploring what works and what he would change, and his favourite moments from the title.
In addition to all of the artwork and videos, a couple of community members also shared photographs of things they created; a live-action set, and a photograph of permanent memento!
SpecialAgentR's created a wonderful tribute to the game with their replicated set. The items in the photographs include a series of torches, a flare gun, Bright Falls postcards from the PC special edition of the game, and a selection of manuscript pages; definitely capturing that Alan Wake-vibe! The second fan is Jack (JonathonGarrad on Twitter) who shared his beautiful game-inspired tattoo that he got inked four years ago and which looks amazing!
Happy 9th B-day #AlanWake! Just wanted to share my replica display. I tracked down the Energizer flashlight used in Episode 1: Nightmare, a Bright Falls postcard, a flare gun, & some manuscript pages. I plan to make a Clicker in time to celebrate the 10th. #9yearsofAlanWake pic.twitter.com/j6VeC0HaGQ— R (@SpecialAgentR) May 15, 2019
#9yearsofAlanWake #AlanWake Nine years ago, my favorite game came out. I've had my AW tattoo for about four years now. It's a little faded. I need to get it touched up. Next to it is a blue Rose from Twin Peaks, a series that influenced Alan Wake ❤️ pic.twitter.com/pCxihmRtc0— Jack Graves (@JonathonGarrard) May 14, 2019
Finally, we have a series of screenshots capturing the eerily beautiful world of Alan Wake.
There was amazing work by Tina, Mefiul, and Phoenix, who all posted gorgeous screenshots, each carefully framed and recorded, and beautifully demonstrates the importance of light and darkness.
#9yearsofAlanWake and after countless of playthroughs, those dark woods are still scary! #AlanWake is a superb game with a great atmosphere and a masterfully told story. Still one of my favorite games that I never really stop playing. pic.twitter.com/Vwa7MLAcqg— Tina (@tinas_space) May 14, 2019
Happy anniversary Alan Wake. 9 years. One of the best games ever made. #9yearsofAlanWake #alanwake pic.twitter.com/U7cYUIFtYW— Mefiul (@Mateusrphaw) May 14, 2019
One of my favorite games that inspires me and does not let me give up my hands in the digital world of photography.— Phoenix (@AlexSanchous81) May 9, 2019
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