This is a list of easter eggs in other games or media referencing or collaborations with the Alan Wake franchise.
Video games[]
Death Rally[]
- Barry Wheeler and Emerson can sometimes be seen racing against you.
Quantum Break[]
- A chalkboard can be found making reference to the mystery of Alan Wake.
- There is a live-action video titled 'Return' shown on one of the screens in the game, featuring a detective called Alex Casey. The video also featured a mysterius seriel killer who shares some similarities to Mr. Scratch, although it was not confirmed.
Control[]
- Since Control takes place directly in the same universe as Alan Wake, it has several connections, references and easter eggs to the franchise.
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Fortnite[]
- Due to the collaboration between Epic Games and Remedy Entertainment for Alan Wake 2, Alan Wake was released as a playable skin, which can be unlocked for free by purchasing Alan Wake 2 on the Epic Games store (Until October 2024). The skin, along with Alan's Messenger Bag back bling, Dark Place Lamp pickaxe, and Dark Place wrap can also be purchased on the item shop as part of the Waking Nightmare set.
- A map was also released titled "Alan Wake: Flashback", code 3426-5561-3374, which detailed some of the major plot points of the first game. At the end, an Alan Wake 2 video was shown of Alan rambling about the Dark Presence hunting him and trying to steal his identity with Mr. Scratch.
- The video also appears in Alan Wake 2 as the Writer's Journey video titled "The Dark Presence", although with a different take by Matthew Porretta.
Dead by Daylight[]
- Alan Wake appeared as a playable character in the video game on January 30, 2024. Ilkka Villi and Matthew Porretta both officially provide their likeness and voice for the appearance.
- Saga Anderson, Rose Marigold and Scratch were also available as alternative skins, with Jessica Preddy returning to voice Rose as well.