Bright Falls Light and Power

Follow this complete Alan Wake walkthrough for the Bright Falls Light and Power section, detailing enemy encounters, item locations, and objectives to progress.

As the helicopter approaches the power station and comes in to land, birds will attack it, causing Alan to fall out. Sarah shouts down that they'll meet Alan at the plant.

Cross the Transformer Yard

You start with a simple flashlight with two battery charges and birds overhead. You can shoot some birds with your torch, or run into a shed on your left to make them fly off. Inside the shed, grab the Revolver, some Batteries, and stock up fully with Revolver Ammo.

From the shed door, run across the yard to find a Coffee Thermos (80/100) on a low wall.

Head back into the yard towards a warehouse with a chained door. Shoot the chain to open it slowly. As it opens, several Taken will spawn. Avoid their attacks and enter the warehouse to reach a safe haven.

Inside, pick up supplies including a Pump Action Shotgun, three lots of Shotgun Ammo, three Flares, and two packs of Lithium Batteries. Climb up some boxes and drop down to the other side of the warehouse, where you will be swarmed by enemies. They will keep coming, so use Flares to create breathing room and make your way to the back of the warehouse. You'll find a Coffee Thermos (81/100) among some concrete pipes.

Exit through the nearby door, avoiding enemies, and head towards a safe haven a short distance away. If you missed the thermos, you can return to the warehouse to grab it, but more enemies will spawn.

Go up the slope from the haven and drop into the yard below. To the left, look for a Chest (23/30) containing a Flare Gun, Flare Gun Ammo, a Flashbang, and a Flare.

Cross to the right of the yard and use a switch to open a gate to a fenced area. As you enter, a Heavy will attack from the left. After defeating him, you'll see a manuscript page to your left, but electrical hazards prevent you from reaching it yet.

Go down the steps in front of you and turn left. Use a switch to create an illuminated area and pick up Lithium Batteries, Shotgun Ammo, and Revolver Ammo. Head up the steps from the safe haven. Near a gate, a Heavy and two Taken will emerge. You can retreat to the safe haven and use its light if needed. Go through the gate the Taken emerged from; another Heavy will attack. After defeating him, proceed to the location where you saw the manuscript page and pick up the Cynthia on Her Way to the Dam Manuscript Page (82/91).

Turn around and follow the path to an emergency cabinet containing Shotgun Ammo, Revolver Ammo, Batteries, and three Flares. Past the cabinet, turn right into an enclosed area with electrical hazards. Two Heavies will attack, one from the front and one from behind. Duck under the first Heavy's attacks to escape the enclosed space before engaging them. Once they are dealt with, pick up the Coffee Thermos (82/100) behind you on a pallet.

Continue left until you reach a cherry picker. Use its button to lower the platform, then use it to reach the roof. On the roof, find the Wake's Plan Manuscript Page (83/91) on an armchair.

Drop from the roof and follow the path past a safe haven. When you reach the road, the swing bridge is open and impassable. Read the Lt. William T.G. Randall Memorial Bridge Sign (18/25).

Cross the Bridge

Nightmare Difficulty Note: Head up the road to the left and grab the Children of the Elder God Lyrics 1 Manuscript Page (9/15) on the road by a school bus.

Cross the road and head to the right of the control booth to find a Coffee Thermos (83/100).

Go around to the back of the booth and deal with the Taken emerging from the door. Enter the booth and pick up a Flare Gun and some Revolver Ammo from a table. Go to the console to grab Lithium Batteries and two rounds of Flare Gun Ammo. Use the bridge controls.

Exit the booth and wait for the bridge to slowly move into position. Jump onto the bridge as it rotates. Flocks of birds will attack; use your flare gun if necessary. When you see the next section of road, get off the bridge and enter the building on your left. Inside, find a Coffee Thermos (84/100) on a sofa.

Pick up a Flare, a Pump Action Shotgun, and Shotgun Ammo from the console. Switch on the TV (13/14) to watch an episode of Night Springs called An Absence of Creativity.

Go to the Power Plant

Return outside and head towards the objective marker. Sarah will fly overhead, spotlighting the ground. You will be attacked by a large group of Taken, including four Heavies. Even with the spotlight, it's difficult to fight them all. Duck under their attacks and run down the path towards the power station. A flock of birds will join the attack, and Sarah will depart. As you near the power station, run left to a safe haven, causing any pursuing enemies to despawn. Before continuing, backtrack to the way you came. Enemies will respawn, but you'll be in a better position to fight them and can retreat to the safe haven if needed. Once all enemies are defeated...