Alan Wake 2: Is there a Photo Mode? Alan Wake 2 guide, walkthrough

Are you wondering how to capture the most beautiful landscapes in Alan Wake 2? This page will answer your questions about photo mode and taking virtual photos.

Last update: 02 November 2023

The latest game by Remedy Entertainment surely impressed the players with its beautiful visuals which contribute a lot to the effort to build a believable, gloomy and graphically impressive story starring a female FBI agent and the cursed writer. It's no wonder that some players would like to capture some of the more spectacular vistas and environments with a photo, as dedicated modes for this are somewhat popular in modern-day games. On this page of our guide, we explain the basic assumptions of taking photographs/screenshots in Alan Wake 2, reveal what future patches and updates may bring, and tell how to employ a makeshift solution to combat certain restrictions.

• Does the game feature a Photo Mode?
• How to make screenshots/photographs without a dedicated Photo Mode?

Does the game feature a Photo Mode?

Unfortunately, the answer to the question asked in the title of this page is - no. At the time of writing this page, Alan Wake 2 does not offer a Photo Mode that allows taking screenshots/photographs in the game. This information may be particularly painful for fans of capturing in-game views, as the new production from Remedy spoils the audience with beautiful visuals.

However, the players' disappointment with the lack of a photo mode was apparently not lost on the developers themselves, as they announced the addition of a similar functionality in one of the next updates . Unfortunately, the approximate date of this awaited update hasn't been confirmed.

However, if you want to capture the landscapes of Bright Falls and Dark Places, there is an alternative method which we describe below.

How to make screenshots/photographs without a dedicated Photo Mode?

A screenshot with the game interface turned off can serve as a substitute for the real photo mode in Alan Wake 2 . To do this, go to the game settings and select the tab "Interface". After scrolling to the bottom, one of the last options will be "Hide HUD" . Enable this option.

With the option active, all elements of the interface such as health, ammo, and equipment indicators will disappear. Additionally, the more relaxed camera control during more peaceful parts of the game will allow you to catch a good shot, which can be done via screenshot capabilities of console OSes or PC launchers.