How to switch between Saga and Alan in Alan Wake 2
Switching between Saga Anderson and Alan Wake in Alan Wake 2 is pivotal if you’re going to advance the story, so we’re here to show you when and how to do it.
You will have noticed that Alan Wake 2 has two branching paths between two characters: the titular Alan Wake, and FBI Agent Saga Anderson, but we’re here to show you how you can switch between and play as both of them.
There is an assortment of unique characters in Alan Wake 2, from the nightmarish Nightingale to the stranger-than-fiction Alex Casey, played by Sam Lake. But switching between Alan and Sage in the game is going to help you progress the narrative.
So, read on to find out when you can start switching between Alan and Saga in and Alan Wake 2, and how to do it.
SPOILER WARNING: This guide may contain story spoilers, so be sure to proceed at your own risk to ensure details in the game remain a surprise.
How can you switch between Saga and Alan in Alan Wake 2?
To switch between Saga and Alan in Alan Wake 2, you’ll have to find a Janitor’s Break Room. While your standard Break Rooms allow you to manually save, the Janitor’s Break Room (indicated as such by the wet floor sign) allows you to chop and change which world you’re in.
To swap between Saga and Alan, you’ll need to interact with the puddle of darkness in the Janitor’s Break Room. After an eerie montage, you’ll be playing as your alternative character, and free to roam around and continue with the story.
When can you switch between Saga and Alan in Alan Wake 2?
You can start swapping between Alan Wake and Saga Anderson following the first Alan Wake section of the game. For the first few chapters you’ll be playing as Saga in the Pacific Northwest, but as the game progresses, you’ll eventually find yourself as Alan in The Dark Place.
Once you have completed this section and you're back to playing as Saga, you simply need to profile Alan a little and you'll be able to switch between them.
However, you can only switch characters under a certain set of circumstances which we’ve detailed below – so you should read on.
That’s everything you need to know about switching between Saga Anderson and Alan Wake in Alan Wake 2. If you’re curious about some of the other plot points in the game, be sure to check out where to find Nightingale’s Heart in Alan Wake 2.
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Jack Roberts
Jack is a Guides Writer at GGRecon. With a BA (Hons) & MA in English and Creative Writing, he was also the Gaming Editor for The Indiependent. When not pondering which game has the best cup of coffee (and drinking far too much of it himself), he can often be found playing Dead by Daylight, Street Fighter or making yet another build in Bloodborne.
