"Alan Wake 2 Expands Remedy's Connected Universe in IGN First"

Remedy Entertainment's upcoming game, Alan Wake 2, is not only a continuation of the beloved haunted novelist's story but also the third entry in the Remedy Connected Universe (RCU), where the studio's games overlap, connect, and influence each other. The RCU currently includes Alan Wake and Control, with plans to expand further in the future. The games feature Easter eggs and nods to Remedy's previous works, and Alan Wake 2 will prominently feature the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) from Control. The meta humor extends to the return of Alex Casey, a fictional character based on Remedy's Max Payne, voiced by James McCaffrey. The RCU aims to create a web of interconnected stories, drawing inspiration from authors like Stephen King.