Alan Wake 2: Lake House DLC - How to Unlock the Shape of a Man Trophy

The Alan Wake 2: The Lake House DLC introduces several new trophies that players can earn as they progress through the expansion. One notable achievement is the "Shape of a Man" trophy, which becomes available after uncovering the fate of Rudolf Lane. However, some players may find themselves unable to unlock this trophy despite meeting the necessary requirements. Fortunately, there’s a workaround to help you unlock the "Shape of a Man" trophy in Alan Wake 2: The Lake House, even if you encounter bugs along the way.

Steps to Obtain the "Shape of a Man" Trophy in Alan Wake 2: Lake House DLC

Before diving into the trophy requirements, make sure to switch to Quality Graphics Mode if you’re playing on Xbox or PlayStation. PC players should either max out their graphics settings or limit their in-game frame rate to 30 FPS.

To successfully unlock the "Shape of a Man" trophy, you’ll need to read several notes found in the sublevel 2 (-2) area and watch a complete video on the projector in the interview room. Follow these steps to secure your trophy:

1. Retrieve the Security Clearance 03 Keycard: Head to the Inventory Management room located on sublevel 1 (-1) to find this keycard.

2. Explore Sublevel 2: Go to sublevel 2 (-2) and descend the stairs to the right until you reach a containment cell marked by blood splatters.

3. Read the First Note: Find the first note on the floor beside the bed. Next, turn right to play a recording and read the notes on the desk. The last note is located on a case just outside the containment cell.

4. Access the Interview Room: Use the Security Clearance 03 keycard to enter the Interview Room.

5. Watch the Projector Video: Once inside, a video will begin playing on the projector. Ensure you watch the video in its entirety to unlock the "Shape of a Man" trophy.

If you've followed these steps correctly, the trophy should pop up without any issues. It’s unclear why this trophy only unlocks under low frame rate conditions, and players hope the developers will address this glitch so that the achievement can be obtained without compromising game performance.