For all the coffee you’ll spill playingAlan Wake 2
Video game merch can be hit or miss for me, but one in particular caught my eye this morning. Remedy Entertainment is teaming up with Finnish lighting company Airam to release a special Oh Deer Diner thermos inspired byAlan Wake.
The special thermos is slated to arrive in September 2023, just ahead ofAlan Wake 2, on Remedy’sstorefront. As you might remember from the firstAlan Wake, you could get an achievement for finding the hidden thermos bottles littered throughout the game.
“In the sequel, the thermos plays a significantly more important role,” Remedy communications director Thomas Puha said in a press release. “This got us excited about the idea of creating an authentic Oh Deer Diner thermos for our fans.”
The collaboration is between two Finnish companies, Remedy and Airam. It’s a 0.45 liter bottle with a glass interior. Perfect for that cup of coffee you might want to enjoy while booting up a scary experience in the fall.
Also, enjoy the reveal trailer above, featuring a special guest appearance from aControlcharacter you might recognize.
Oh, deer
So with that in mind, even though I’ve only played a little bit of the firstAlan Wake, I dig this thermos. It’s sleek and looks well-made. It’s a subtle nod, one that might get you an “ah” from friends who’ve played the game, without looking like a billboard.
Basically, I wish more merch was like this. Fewer over-logo’d T-shirts, more useful items with smart in-game ties.
