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Return 0: The Cult (2)
Alan Wake 2

Return 0: The Cult (2)

Alan Wake 2 Return 0: The Cult (2) walkthrough. You gain control of a naked man emerging from Cauldron Lake and encounter the Cult of the Tree.

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Alan Wake 2 Return 0: The Cult (2) walkthrough. You gain control of a naked man emerging from Cauldron Lake and encounter the Cult of the Tree.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the opening narration, you gain control of an overweight, naked man emerging from a lake (Cauldron Lake).
  2. 2
    Walk forward towards the lights of some hikers on a hill.
  3. 3
    Follow the path to the right deeper into the forest.
  4. 4
    Continue up the slope until you reach a clearing.
  5. 5
    Jog (press L3) along the path and up another slope.
  6. 6
    As you pass an abandoned shelter on your left, make your way towards distant lights.
  7. 7
    Sinister figures in deer masks (the Cult of the Tree) will emerge from the shadows.
  8. 8
    They will grab you and tie you to an altar.
  9. 9
    In the ensuing scenes, the cultists cut the man's heart out but flee when disturbed by hikers.
Tips
  • Pay attention to the minimap (the small map on your HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap)) to navigate the forest paths.
  • The game automatically saves at checkpoints, so don't worry about losing progress if you are interrupted.

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