Once the game launches in windowed mode, you can usually change the internal settings to your desired resolution and switch back to full screen. 2. Update Graphics Drivers and Windows

Antivirus sometimes quarantines these wrappers. Add an exception for your Alan Wake folder.

, you can bypass resolution conflicts by forcing the game into windowed mode.

: Some overlays or background games (like Valorant or Discord) can conflict with the game's ability to claim the graphics processor. Check System Requirements

: Ensure you have the latest drivers from NVIDIA or AMD. You should also install the DirectX End-User Runtime from Microsoft to ensure all legacy files are present.