Remedy Entertainment Unveils Development Progress on Upcoming Titles
Remedy Entertainment recently shared updates on its game development pipeline, including the Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake, Control 2, and Codename Condor. These updates, revealed in the company's financial report, shed light on the progress of each project and Remedy's overall publishing strategy.
Control 2 Nears Completion
The highly anticipated Control 2 has reached the "production readiness stage." This signifies the game is fully playable, and the development team is now focused on scaling up production, including rigorous testing and performance optimization to ensure it meets quality standards. Additionally, the Control Ultimate Edition, developed in partnership with Apple, is slated for release on Apple silicon Macs later this year.
Codename Condor in Active Development
Codename Condor, the Control universe multiplayer spin-off, is in full production. The team is actively developing multiple maps and mission types, with internal and limited external playtesting underway to refine gameplay and gather feedback. This marks Remedy's entry into the live-service market, with a planned "service-based fixed price" release model.
Alan Wake 2 and Max Payne Remake Updates
Alan Wake 2's Night Springs expansion has received positive critical and fan reception, and the game itself has already recouped a significant portion of its development and marketing costs. A physical Deluxe Edition is launching October 22nd, followed by a Collector's Edition in December. Pre-orders are open on the official Alan Wake website.
The Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake, a co-production with Rockstar Games, has transitioned from the production readiness phase to full production. The team is currently refining a fully playable version, focusing on key gameplay elements to differentiate the remake.
Remedy's Future with Control and Alan Wake
Remedy has acquired full rights to the Control franchise from 505 Games, giving them complete control over its future. The company is strategically evaluating self-publishing and other business models for both Control and Alan Wake, with further announcements expected before year's end. They are exploring self-publishing and potential partnerships to optimize long-term growth.
Remedy emphasizes the importance of its Control and Alan Wake franchises within the Remedy Connected Universe, highlighting their expansion as a key strategic focus, alongside their continued work on the Max Payne franchise. Further updates on these titles and the company's publishing strategy are anticipated in the coming months.
