The Alan Wake 2 Update v1.1.1 (also referred to as v1.100.001 on some platforms) is a targeted patch released in late June 2024 to refine the player experience following the launch of the Night Springs expansion. While it does not introduce major new features, it focuses on critical bug fixes and balancing for the new DLC episodes. Key Fixes and Adjustments
The highly anticipated sequel to the cult classic Alan Wake, Alan Wake 2, has been making waves in the gaming community. Recently, Remedy Entertainment released the Night Springs Update, which brings a slew of exciting changes and improvements to the game. In this post, we'll dive into what's new in update v1.1.1-RUNE and provide a step-by-step guide on how to install it.
This update supports the first major expansion for Alan Wake 2, which consists of three distinct, "what if" style episodes set within the context of the in-universe TV show, Night Springs:
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- Summarize the official Alan Wake 2 Night Springs Update v1.1.1 (what changes it adds) if you give me release notes or a link, or
- Write an original short story inspired by Alan Wake 2 and Night Springs (same mood, themes, characters modeled after originals but not copying), or
- Create a fan-fiction scene set in the Alan Wake universe that’s wholly original.
Out-of-Bounds Glitches: Fixed a bug where enemies could physically push the player outside the playable map area.
Save System: Resolved a misleading warning about "corrupting saves" that occasionally appeared while loading or traveling between areas. Included DLC Content (Night Springs)
- Verify your current version: The update requires base game
v1.1.0or the initial Night Springs release. It will not work on vanilla launch versions. - Mount or extract the RUNE patch: Download the
r-aw211.rarmultivolume archive. Inside, you will find aSetupfolder and aRUNEfolder. - Run the Patch.exe: Point the installer to your Alan Wake 2 root directory. The installer will hash-check every file (typically ~20 GB of data) to ensure no modifications have been made. If the CRC check fails, the patch aborts.
- Copy crack files: Navigate to the
RUNEfolder and copy thedatafolder andAlanWake2.exeinto your installation directory, overwriting the existing files. - Block in firewall: The -RUNE release usually includes a recommendation to block the executable from outbound internet connections to prevent the Epic launcher from detecting the crack.