Alan Wake 2 Wins Best Narrative at The Game Awards 2023

Integrating a well-written, and above all, captivating story into the framework of a video game is a tall order—a task that, quite frankly, not every studio is overly capable of executing. As luck would have it, though, there was one IP, in particular, that was able to produce the better verses, as made clear from its accomplishments at The Game Awards 2023. That's right, Alan Wake 2 has taken the crown for Best Narrative at The Game Awards 2023, which means, if you've yet to get lost in a masterclass in storytelling this year, then you've likely just found your perfect calling card.

Of course, it wasn't exactly an easy win for Alan Wake 2, what with the Best Narrative category containing four other worthy candidates. As a reminder, the titles that wound up competing for Best Narrative are as follows:

Best Narrative 2023 Nominees

• Alan Wake 2
• Final Fantasy XVI
• Baldur's Gate 3
• Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
• Marvel's Spider-Man 2

So, what's next for Alan Wake? Are we likely to see another story sprout up over the next several years? Who knows? Either way, you can stay up to date with all the latest developments by checking in with the team's official social handle here. For more Game Awards coverage, be sure to check in with our social feed here.

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