Best settings

Alan Wake 2 Best Settings for FPS (2026)

Practical presets to improve performance without destroying image quality.

Check your PCRead reviewRequirementsSteam Deck

Recommended tweaks

  • DLSS/FSR Quality essential
  • Low/Medium RT on mid-high GPUs only
  • 16 GB RAM minimum
  • SSD required
Target GPU (rec)RX 7800 XT / RTX 4070 Ti
Minimum GPURX 5700 / RTX 2070
RAM16 GB recommended

FAQ — Alan Wake 2 performance

Is Alan Wake 2 one of the hardest games to run?

Yes among narrative AAA — especially with ray tracing on.

Steam Deck?

Generally unsupported for enjoyable play — use a gaming PC.