In a recent update to Alan Wake 2, Remedy has finally added photo mode. As one of the most critically acclaimed games of 2023, Alan Wake 2 enjoyed a substantially positive reception when it was released, and recently, more content was revealed to be coming to the game. The long-awaited title was in development for several years, but for some reason, it launched without a core feature: photo mode. Now that it’s finally here, we’re asking the important question – should it always have been there?
More games are being released these days with ‘expected features’ being missing from the delivered version. It’s becoming increasingly commonplace for developers to save ‘New Game+’, photo mode features, and other mechanics such as harder difficulty modes and permadeath runs for later updates. It’s a subtly veiled tactic to bring back users further down the line, but it’s becoming increasingly annoying for gamers who want everything at launch.
Alan Wake 2 is one of the best horror games released in recent years. It boasts stunning visuals, which makes it perfect for an in-depth photo mode. Typically, modern photo mode platforms boast a vast array of manipulation tools, allowing users to tweak the weather, lighting, time of day, depth of field, and much more. Alan Wake 2 doesn’t disappoint in that respect, bringing about a firm photo mode that’s sure to become a fan favourite feature. Here’s a trailer for the new photo mode in Alan Wake 2:
Once upon a time, the most rudimentary photo modes would just pause the game without a HUD so the player could grab a nice screenshot. Today, even the most basic photo mode platforms have more mechanics than even a professional photographer could handle (not really). Typically, PlayStation games boast the best photo mode menus, with some best story games like Horizon, The Last of Us, Spider-Man, and God of War, having in-depth and advanced offerings that blow the minds of players worldwide.
There’s a huge following for the growing trend of ‘digital photography’, which is why it still seems strange that developers aren’t including this option at launch. Plenty of games are released without photo mode and users believe it should be a core part of the offering. For instance, in April, Stellar Blade was released on PlayStation 5. This next-generation title features intense combat sequences, flawless visuals, and a string of alluring outfits for the game’s main character, but there’s no photo mode.
It sometimes seems like the simplest inclusion is often the one thing that’s missing from a game.
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