Alex Casey Lunchboxes are a hidden collectible for Saga Anderson to find in Alan Wake 2. They contain Manuscript Fragments which you can use to upgrade Saga’s weapons giving you an edge against the Taken. These lunchboxes are small so they’re very easy to miss. That’s why in this guide, I’ll show you how to find all Alex Casey Lunchboxes.
Finding the Alex Casey Lunchboxes half of the requirements for the Secret Stashes and Hidden by the Trees trophies. You can come back for any Alex Casey Lunchboxes you potentially missed by going in-between Cauldron Lake, Bright Falls, and Watery. This is until the Point of No Return in Return 6: Scratch where you’ll be locked into a path and can’t explore anymore.
There are 21 Alex Casey Lunchboxes in Alan Wake 2. Here’s where you can find all of them:
All Alex Casey Lunchboxes in Cauldron Lake
There are 8 Alex Casey Lunchboxes in Cauldron Lake. Here’s where you can find them:
Mortar Falls – Cauldron Lake Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 1: Invitation
- Contains 2 Manuscript Fragments
On you way to the murder site in Return 1: Invitation, you’ll follow Casey as they descend on broken stairs the game refers to as the Bony-Legged Path. You’ll reach an area with a landslide blocking the way. Follow to the pathway on the right until you see the Mortar Falls signpost near the waterfall. The Alex Casey Lunchbox is nearby behind the bushes.
Witch’s Hut – Cauldron Lake Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 1: Invitation
- Contains 1 Manuscript Fragment
During the murder site investigation, you can break from the area and explore. Go to the Witch’s Hut northwest of the General Store. There is a path to the left that leads to a campsite where you’ll find an Alex Casey Lunchbox on top of colored toy eggs.
FBC Station – Cauldron Lake Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 1: Invitation
- Contains 2 Manuscript Fragments
On the way back from the murder site, Saga and Casey will use the shortcut where they’ll run into a big contraption with a satellite. That’s the FBC Station. Go behind that contraption and climb up on the ledge to grab an Alex Casey Lunchbox.
Witchfinder’s Station – Cauldron Lake Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 2: The Heart
- Contains 9 Manuscript Fragments
After clearing the Overlap, you can explore before heading back to Bright Falls. Go to the Witchfinder’s Station at the northwest side of the Cauldron Lake map. Outside of the cabin there’s a table on the right side with colored eggs scattered on the ground. Follow those to the northeast edge and you’ll find the Alex Casey Lunchbox.
Streamside Waterfall – Cauldron Lake Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 2: The Heart
- Contains 9 Manuscript Fragments
Go to the Witch’s Hut and travel down to follow along the river’s path to the north. When you reach the end area blocked off by a dam, you’ll find an Alex Casey Lunchbox on the rock.
Southwest of Murder Site – Cauldron Lake Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 2: The Heart
- Contains 3 Manuscript Fragments
After the flood has subsided head southwest of the murder site to find a torn down campsite. You’ll find an Alex Casey Lunchbox there.
Landslide North of General Store – Cauldron Lake Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 2: The Heart
- Contains 1 Manuscript Fragments
Go to the front of the General Store before the murder site and take a turn. Follow the path up to the landslide area and look to the left side of the rubble to find the Alex Casey Lunchbox.
Rental Cabins – Cauldron Lake Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 5: Old Gods
- Contains 9 Manuscript Fragments
Use the Boltcutters to open the gate and access the Rental Cabins area. Go inside Cabin 3 and head into the backdoor. Go right and open the door to Cabin 2 from the back. You’ll find an Alex Casey Lunchbox on the table.
All Alex Casey Lunchboxes in Bright Falls
There are 7 Alex Casey Lunchboxes in Bright Falls. Here’s where you can find them:
Park – Bright Falls Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 1: Invitation
- Contains 5 Manuscript Fragments
Go to the park and look for a tree near the Gazebo. The Alex Casey Lunchbox is behind there.
Woods Near Save Room – Bright Falls Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 5: Old Gods
- Contains 7 Manuscript Fragments
As you head south from the break room on the way to the Valhalla Nursing Home, make a detour further down south. You’ll eventually come across a wooden ladder. Before descending down, go right using the pathway that leads up. You’ll find a Alex Casey Lunchbox there.
Valhalla Nursing Home – Bright Falls Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 5: Old Gods
- Contains 5 Manuscript Fragments
Go to the Valhalla Nursing Home. After entering, go directly to the room on the right. It’s the one with the Alan Wake cutout. The Alex Casey Lunchbox is on the cabinet to the left.
Southern Shore – Bright Falls Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 5: Old Gods
- Contains 6 Manuscript Fragments
There is a shore to the south of the Bright Falls map where you’ll find a Nursery Rhyme and a campsite. The Alex Casey Lunchbox is on an elevated area overlooking the shore.
Billie’s Boat Yard – Bright Falls Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 5: Old Gods
- Contains 9 Manuscript Fragments
After completing the Overlap, go to Billie’s Boat Yard. Outside in the direction of the water tower is an Alex Casey Lunchbox.
Ranger’s Station – Bright Falls Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 5: Old Gods
- Contains 8 Manuscript Fragments
Go to the Ranger’s Station and head north. The Alex Casey Lunchbox is on top of an elevated position on the path before you pass the light post.
Outside Valhalla Nursing Home – Bright Falls Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found in Return 5: Old Gods
- Contains 9 Manuscript Fragments
Go outside the Valhalla Nursing Home and head right between the fork in the path. The Alex Casey Lunchbox is right in between.
All Alex Casey Lunchboxes in Watery
There are 6 Alex Casey Lunchboxes in Watery. Here’s where you can find them:
Radio Tower – Watery Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 3: Local Girl
- Contains 7 Manuscript Fragments
Go to the very north of the map. Past the save point you’ll find the Watery Radio Tower where an Alex Casey Lunchbox is on the edge of the cliff.
Ranger Cabin – Watery Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 3: Local Girl
- Contains 5 Manuscript Fragments
Go to the Ranger Cabin area. On the right side there is a campsite where you can find an Alex Casey Lunchbox next to the tent.
Coffee World – Watery Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 3: Local Girl
- Contains 9 Manuscript Fragments
Go to the entrance of Coffee World. Right next to the ticket booth is a yellow mug structure. Go behind it and you’ll find an entrance with the Alex Casey Lunchbox inside.
Lighthouse Trailer Park – Watery Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 3: Local Girl
- Contains 7 Manuscript Fragments
Go to the Lighthouse Trailer Park area. Right next to Saga’s trailer is a playground. The Alex Casey Lunchbox is at the back near the blue garbage bins.
Kalevala Knights Workshop – Watery Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 3: Local Girl
- Contains 6 Manuscript Fragments
Go to the side of Kalevala Knights Workshop. Look for a shed with steel walls next to a boat with garbage cans in front of it. The Alex Casey Lunchbox is next to it.
Watery Lighthouse – Watery Alex Casey Lunchbox Location
- Can be found on Return 3: Local Girl
- Contains 9 Manuscript Fragments
Go to the save room near the Watery Lighthouse. On the cliff right beside it is an Alex Casey Lunchbox.