Remedy Entertainment has recently provided exciting updates on its upcoming titles, including the Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake, Control 2, and Condor (codename). Dive into the latest progress on these highly anticipated games and discover more about Remedy's strategic vision for the future.
Remedy Entertainment Provides Updates on Upcoming Titles and Publishing Strategy
Remedy Entertainment's upcoming games, such as Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake, Control 2, and Codename Condor, have reached significant milestones in their development cycles. These updates were shared in the company's latest financial earnings report, offering a glimpse into the progress of each project and Remedy's overarching strategy.
Control 2 Enters 'Production Readiness Stage'
The highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 hit, Control 2, has reached a pivotal milestone in its development. Remedy announced that the game has "progressed to the production readiness stage," indicating it is now playable. The development team is now concentrating on scaling up production. This stage involves extensive game testing, performance benchmarking, and ensuring the game meets high standards.
Remedy also shared that Control Ultimate Edition, developed in collaboration with Apple, is set to launch on Apple silicon Macs later this year, expanding the game's reach to new audiences.
Codename Condor in Full Production
Remedy provided updates on Codename Condor, a multiplayer spin-off set within the Control universe. The project is currently in full production, with the team actively developing multiple maps and mission types. The studio is conducting both internal and limited external playtesting to validate features and gather feedback. As Remedy's first venture into live-service games, Condor will be released with a "service-based fixed price" model.
Updates on Alan Wake 2 and Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake
Remedy also shared news about the Alan Wake 2 expansion, Night Springs, which has received strong press reviews and positive fan feedback. The company revealed that Alan Wake 2 has already recouped most of its development and marketing costs, showcasing the game's strong performance. Fans can look forward to a Physical Deluxe Edition of Alan Wake 2, set to release on October 22, with a Collector’s Edition following in December. Pre-orders for both editions are now open on the Alan Wake official website.
The Max Payne 1 & 2 remake, co-produced with Rockstar Games, has advanced from the production readiness phase to full production. Remedy's team is currently working on a version of the game that is playable from start to finish, focusing on key gameplay features that they believe will distinguish it from other titles.
Control and Alan Wake 'Key Part' of Remedy's Future
Remedy highlighted their strategic focus on the Control and Alan Wake franchises. Earlier this year, the company acquired the rights to the Control franchise from 505 Games, gaining full control over the series’ future, development, publishing, and other related aspects.
With complete ownership of the IP and publishing rights for both series, Remedy is exploring self-publishing and other business models for Control and Alan Wake. The company plans to share more details about their strategy by the end of the year. They are also considering potential partnerships with other publishers to enhance their long-term business prospects.
"We have two established own franchises, Control and Alan Wake, which are linked through the Remedy Connected Universe. Growing and expanding these franchises will be a key part of our future. In addition, we work with a partner franchise Max Payne that was originally created by Remedy," the company stated.
As the year unfolds, fans can anticipate further announcements regarding Remedy's plans for the Control and Alan Wake franchises, as well as ongoing developments on their upcoming games.
