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Remedy CEO Tero Virtala has resigned after nine years, with co-founder Markus Mäki appointed as interim CEO while the company begins searching for a new leader. The resignation follows recent financial adjustments due to weak sales of the multiplayer game FBC Firebreak, which impacted the company's outlook for 2025.
Alan Wake 2, one of 2023's top games, is now available on PS Plus Essential, with its Deluxe Upgrade and DLCs on sale for just £4.50/$6 until October 23, 2025, offering access to expansions and additional content at a bargain price.
Remedy's FBC: Firebreak, despite being technically successful and reaching over 1 million players, underperformed commercially, mainly on PC, with initial player drop-offs and negative reviews. Remedy plans a major update to improve the game and remains committed to its development, while also progressing on other projects like Control 2 and the Max Payne remake.
Remedy is dissatisfied with the sales performance of FBC: Firebreak on Steam, despite initial success on Xbox and PlayStation subscription services, and plans a major update to improve the game, while development of Control 2 and other projects continues on track.
Remedy's multiplayer game Firebreak received Update 1.2 to enhance progression, economy, and clarity, addressing initial player dissatisfaction and aiming to improve onboarding, communication, and gameplay experience.
Remedy is planning to improve FBC: Firebreak, a multiplayer Control spinoff, by updating mission accessibility, balancing cosmetics, and enhancing in-game explanations, in response to mixed reviews and player feedback, with further updates expected. The game has faced criticism for its difficulty, mission design, and lack of story, but Remedy aims to address some issues through upcoming patches.
A review of FBC: Firebreak was initially critical due to its grindy progression system, but a recent patch has significantly improved the game's mechanics by separating cosmetic and gameplay upgrades and rebalancing costs, which may enhance player engagement. The reviewer plans to revisit the game for a more comprehensive evaluation after further playtime with the update.
Remedy is implementing significant updates to FBC: Firebreak following player backlash, including UI improvements, reorganization of unlockables, and better onboarding for new players, with plans for further enhancements based on ongoing feedback.
FBC: Firebreak is a chaotic and fun cooperative first-person shooter set in the Control universe, featuring quirky objectives, diverse enemies, and team-based mechanics with unique Crisis Kits. While it offers engaging gameplay and replayability, its story elements are sparse, leaving players eager for more lore as they progress through various jobs and difficulty levels.
Remedy has confirmed that Control 2, the sequel to its surreal action-adventure game, will be an action-RPG. This announcement was made during a Capital Markets day presentation and reiterated in a social media post. Additionally, Control Ultimate Edition is set to release on Mac in February, and a free update for Control will be available early next year. Meanwhile, Alan Wake 2 has sold over 1.8 million units, nearing its development and marketing cost recovery. Remedy is also working on a Control spin-off, FBC: Firebreak, a three-player co-op multiplayer game set to release in 2025.
A devoted fan of the game Alan Wake has purchased 4,000 download cards for the original 2010 horror shooter, despite none of them working. The fan, Alisa, plans to use the cards for a fan video inspired by the game's live-action cinematics and to decorate her room with them. Despite the cards likely being more than ten years old and never activated, Alisa's dedication to the game showcases an extreme level of fandom.
Remedy shares details on its upcoming live-service multiplayer game, Condor, set in the Control universe with a development budget of €25m, built on Remedy's Northlight engine, and planned for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game won't be free-to-play but will offer a "service-based fixed price" model with post-launch live operations. Remedy also plans to release sequels for Alan Wake and advance Control 2 and Max Payne remakes to the next stages of development, along with two paid DLC expansions for Alan Wake 2.
Remedy has revealed new details about Codename Condor, a co-op multiplayer spin-off of Control with a development budget of €25 million. The game, set in the aftermath of the Hiss Invasion, will be a service-based fixed price title for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, offering a premium experience with potential for revenue through updates and expansions. Additionally, Remedy is working on a Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake funded by Rockstar Games and has plans for more sequels in the Alan Wake and Control franchises.
Remedy has released a second teaser image and some lore details for their upcoming co-op spin-off game, codenamed 'Condor', set in the Control franchise. The game will likely focus on combat and feature a four-player co-op PVE experience, with a strong emphasis on gear and a live service model with potential microtransactions. The game is set in the aftermath of the Hiss invasion, and players will take on the role of members of the Federal Bureau of Control as they battle supernatural forces within the Oldest House.
Remedy has acquired the rights to its hit action game Control, its upcoming sequel, and the multiplayer spin-off Condor from 505 Games for €17 million. 505 Games will continue as the publisher of the original Control until December 31, 2024. Remedy is considering whether to self-publish or find a new publishing partner for the Control titles, and Digital Bros, the owner of 505 Games, is shifting its strategy to focus on fewer titles and owned IP. Remedy CEO Tero Virtala expressed excitement about having complete ownership over the Control franchise and the freedom to decide its future path.