A total of 21 Lunch Boxes can be found in Alan Wake 2. Lunch Boxes always carry Manuscript Fragments. When you collect enough of these fragments you will be able to upgrade your weapons.
Once you find all Lunch Boxes and Cult Stashes, you will unlock the "Hidden by the Trees" achievement / trophy.
Weapon Upgrades
Pistol
- Again and Again (18 Fragments) - Hold the fire button to activate auto-fire mode. This significantly increases the rate of fire.
- More Bullets (12 Fragments) - Increases the magazine size by 50%.
- Another Headshot (12 Fragments) - Land two headshots in quick succession to stun an enemy for an extended duration.
Shotgun
- Fluid Motion (16 Fragments) - Increases reload speed.
- Out of Action (14 Fragments) - Deals increased damage to enemies that are stunned, blinded, or knocked down.
- Ready for More (18 Fragments) - Kill an enemy to restore health. The amount of restored health depends on the strength of the enemy.
Crossbow
- Pull the String (15 Fragments) - Hold the fire button to draw the crossbow further for increased damage and a straighter arc.
- Two Shots (18 Fragments) - Fires two bolts before needing to be reloaded.
- Magnetic Pull (12 Fragments) - Bolts lodged into enemies will attract bullets fired near them.
Rifle
- Feedback Loop (12 Fragments) - Consecutive successful hits will significantly reduce the time between shots.
- Kill Shot (15 Fragments) - Stand still to enter an improved focus mode. This mode grants perfect accuracy, pulls shots toward enemy weak spots, and deals increased damage.
- Way Home (18 Fragments) - Bullets penetrate the enemy's Darkness Shield.
