If you’re aiming to finish **Alan Wake 2** at 100 percent or simply want to push Saga Anderson’s combat potential to its limit, Lunch Boxes are one of the most important collectibles in the game. At first glance they look like old metal boxes abandoned in the forest. But inside them you’ll find something extremely valuable. Each Lunch Box contains **manuscript fragments**, a resource used to upgrade Saga’s weapons inside the Mind Place. Depending on the box, you can receive anywhere from **1 to 9 fragments**. Across the whole game there are **21 Lunch Boxes** to discover. Tracking them all down is not just about completion. The notes and decorations around them quietly reveal a small hidden story about someone leaving these boxes across the region. Before going hunting, it helps to understand how the game usually hides them. --- ## How to Recognize a Lunch Box The game almost always leaves subtle visual clues nearby. Once you notice the pattern, spotting Lunch Boxes becomes much easier. You’ll usually find them close to things like: * painted rocks * colorful fabric tied to branches * small knitted decorations * hidden spots slightly off the main path These objects act like a breadcrumb trail. If you follow them, there’s a good chance a Lunch Box is waiting nearby. Another useful thing to know Some areas are not fully accessible when you first visit them. As the story progresses, water levels change or new routes open, making it possible to return and collect boxes you couldn’t reach before. --- ## Lunch Box Overview The collectibles are spread across three main regions. | Region | Amount | | ------------- | ------ | | Cauldron Lake | 8 | | Watery | 6 | | Bright Falls | 7 | Total: **21 Lunch Boxes** --- ## All Lunch Boxes in Cauldron Lake This is the first large area you explore with Saga. A few Lunch Boxes are available during the first visit, but others require returning later in the story. ### Mortar Falls Sign Early in the exploration of the region. Look for a small path near the Mortar Falls sign. The Lunch Box sits on the ground beside some vegetation. Reward: around 2 fragments. --- ### West of the Witch’s Hut After leaving the hut, follow the trail that moves left from the main path. The box is tucked between trees and rocks. Reward: 1 fragment. --- ### Behind the FBC Monitoring Station Near the monitoring station from the **Federal Bureau of Control**. Climb the small hill behind the building and you’ll find the box resting on the ground. Reward: 2 fragments. --- ### Campground Area Toward the southern part of the map you’ll find a small campsite. Check beside one of the tents. Reward: 3 fragments. --- ### Near the Witchfinder Station This area becomes easier to explore after the water level drops later in the story. The Lunch Box sits hidden among bushes close to the station. Reward: up to 9 fragments. --- ### Waterfall Base Follow the river until you reach the waterfall. The box is hidden among rocks at the base. Reward: 9 fragments. --- ### Rental Cabins Area Close to the cabin rental buildings there’s a box hidden in a section that requires unlocking access later. Reward: around 9 fragments. --- ### Northern Forest Edge One of the last Lunch Boxes in this region sits near the northern edge of the map, partly concealed by vegetation. Reward: assorted fragments. --- ## All Lunch Boxes in Watery Watery is a more open region with lots of side paths. Most of the Lunch Boxes can be collected during the main investigation in the area. --- ### Radio Tower Located at the northern edge of the map. The Lunch Box rests near a large rock close to the tower. Reward: 7 fragments. --- ### Ranger Cabin Camp There’s a small campsite near the ranger cabin. Look beside a tent. Reward: 5 fragments. --- ### Lighthouse Trailer Park After entering the trailer park, turn right. The box sits near some trees and a swing. Reward: 7 fragments. --- ### Kalevala Knights Workshop Behind the biker workshop belonging to the **Kalevala Knights**. You’ll find the box between a boat and a small building. Reward: 6 fragments. --- ### Coffee World Entrance Near the ticket booth of **Coffee World**. Look for a small yellow structure close to the entrance. Reward: assorted fragments. --- ### Watery Lighthouse Climb up to the lighthouse area, then follow the side trail that goes downhill. The Lunch Box sits near a rocky ledge. Reward: up to 9 fragments. --- ## All Lunch Boxes in Bright Falls Several Lunch Boxes around Bright Falls are easy to miss because they sit along forest paths outside town. You’ll be able to collect all of them starting around **Saga’s Chapter 5**. --- ### Path to the Nursing Home Follow the trail leading toward **Valhalla Nursing Home**. At a fork in the road with wooden signs, take the small uphill path on the left. Reward: 7 fragments. --- ### Bright Falls Park Inside the town itself. Look in the park area near the **Oh Deer Diner**, beside a tree. Reward: about 5 fragments. --- ### Ranger Station Beach Near the beach area outside the ranger station. The Lunch Box sits between trees near the sand. Reward: 6 fragments. --- ### Hill Near the Forest Trail Climb the hill south of the path leading toward the property area. Reward: 7 fragments. --- ### Valhalla Nursing Home Grounds Behind the nursing home grounds. This location becomes accessible after certain story events. Reward: 5 fragments. --- ### West of the Nursing Home Behind a gate leading into the forest area west of the building. Reward: 9 fragments. --- ### Billy’s Boat Yard Located near the outskirts of town. Look for a small campsite near a cliff edge. Reward: up to 9 fragments. --- ## Tips from Experienced Players If your goal is to collect everything efficiently, these strategies help a lot. ### Always explore off the main path The game rewards curiosity. Many Lunch Boxes sit just a few meters away from the obvious route. --- ### Revisit old areas After story progress changes certain environments, new paths open and previously blocked collectibles become reachable. --- ### Watch for unusual decorations Whenever you see things like: * painted stones * colored cloth tied to branches * handmade knitted objects there’s usually a Lunch Box nearby. --- ### Upgrade weapons strategically Save fragments for weapons you rely on most. In many cases, the **shotgun and rifle upgrades** give the biggest impact during combat encounters. --- ## Reward for Collecting All Lunch Boxes Once you track down all **21 Lunch Boxes**, you’ll gain: * a large amount of manuscript fragments * the ability to fully upgrade several weapons * progress toward Saga’s investigation board * insight into the hidden story behind the boxes For completionists, it’s one of the most satisfying collectible hunts in the entire game.