Alan Wake 2 - How To Get The Bolt Cutters

You can pick up various items in Alan Wake 2 to help with exploration and progression. One, in particular, is quite important, as it lets you access some late-game areas. Our guide discusses how to get the Bolt Cutters in Alan Wake 2 so you can pry open the last few remaining locks. Likewise, please be reminded that this guide contains minor spoilers.

How to get the Bolt Cutters in Alan Wake 2

You’ll obtain the Bolt Cutters in Alan Wake 2 during the Return 5 – Old Gods chapter, where Saga Anderson is playable. We don’t want to spoil all the major details, but here’s a quick summary:

Both Return 4 – No Chance and Return 5 – Old Gods take place in Bright Falls. These lead you to the western portion of the town, where you’ll eventually arrive at Valhalla Nursing Home.While chatting with the old folks, you’ll realize that something is amiss. The main objective then requires you to open a portal to the Overlap in this area.After acquiring the Anger’s Remorse record and playing it on the jukebox, a portal will appear over the pond at the courtyard.Gallery The layout of this Overlap (left) is downright confusing and creepy, but you'll eventually reach a room that has the Bolt Cutters (right).