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Remedy says Control Resonant will be the biggest, most ambitious game yet—a non-safe sequel moving the story beyond the Oldest House with Jesse Faden’s brother Dylan, expanding to the wider city and prioritizing melee combat, signaling a bold push after Alan Wake 2.
Remedy Entertainment's CEO Tero Virtala has resigned after underperforming sales of the Control spin-off FBC: Firebreak, with Markus Mäki stepping in as interim CEO. The company faces challenges with its live-service game, despite ongoing projects like Control 2 and the Max Payne remake, and Alan Wake 2 becoming profitable a year post-release.
Remedy Entertainment, a Finnish game studio known for surreal narrative titles like Control and Alan Wake, has evolved from a work-for-hire company into a self-reliant, multi-project studio with a focus on owning its creations and expanding into multiplayer and other media. Despite setbacks with some projects, Remedy's strategic shift towards ownership, efficiency, and diversification has positioned it well in the volatile gaming industry, with ongoing projects including a Control sequel, Max Payne remakes, and its first multiplayer game, Firebreak.
Remedy Entertainment's FBC: Firebreak, which had a rough launch, is set to receive improvements based on player feedback, including better onboarding, easier access to jobs and unlockables, and overall gameplay enhancements through recent patches, with more updates planned to improve the player experience.
FBC: Firebreak, a co-op shooter set in the Control universe, fails to capture the charm and depth of Remedy's signature world, offering a repetitive, bare-bones experience that lacks the intrigue and progression of the original game, making it unappealing for both fans and new players.
The recent Xbox Game Pass addition, FBC Firebreak, has been a critical and commercial disappointment, with low review scores and minimal player engagement, marking a rare flop for Remedy Entertainment and raising concerns about the value of Xbox's day one offerings in June 2025.
FBC: Firebreak, a Remedy Entertainment co-op FPS set in the Control universe, launches on Xbox with a quirky achievement list featuring 43 achievements worth 1,000 Gamerscore, including standard and humorous challenges, appealing to both completionists and casual players.
FBC: Firebreak is a visually impressive multiplayer co-op shooter by Remedy that offers engaging mechanics and quirky powers but ultimately feels dull and lacking in excitement, with its best moments arriving late in the game. Despite solid performance and a unique aesthetic, it fails to capture the compelling gameplay or lasting appeal expected from Remedy, making it a casual, forgettable experience.
Remedy Entertainment has announced that Control 2 will be an action RPG, marking a shift from the original's action-adventure style. This was revealed during an investor presentation, where the studio also discussed its plans for an interconnected universe spanning games, film, and TV, including franchises like Alan Wake and the newly announced multiplayer game FBC: Firebreak. Control's ultimate edition is set to release on Mac, and a free update is planned for next year.
Remedy Entertainment has announced that Control 2 will be an action RPG, incorporating RPG elements into the sequel. The game is being co-financed by Annapurna and will be published by Remedy. Additionally, Alan Wake 2 has sold over 1.8 million units, and its DLC, The Lake House, hints at Remedy's next project. Annapurna plans to expand Remedy's IPs, including Control and Alan Wake, into film and TV. Control Ultimate Edition will be released on Mac on February 12.
A dedicated fan of the game Alan Wake purchased 4,000 worthless promotional download cards for the Xbox 360 version of the game from eBay, believing they originated from a store with excess unsold vouchers. Despite knowing they are likely unusable due to their age, the fan, named Alisa, finds humor in the purchase and plans to use them as a quirky decoration in her room, showcasing her love for the game and Remedy Entertainment's storytelling.
Remedy Entertainment has acquired the full rights to the Control franchise from publisher 505 Games for approximately $18.4 million, including the original game, its sequel, the multiplayer spin-off Project Condor, and all future products. All publishing agreements between the two companies are terminated, with 505 Games continuing as the publisher through December 31, 2024. Remedy will pay the purchase price in three cash installments over the next twelve months. This acquisition comes after 505 Games parent company Digital Bros Group laid off 30 percent of its staff.
Remedy Entertainment has acquired the full rights to its Control series, including the debut game, upcoming Control 2, and multiplayer spin-off codenamed Condor, from publisher 505 Games for €17m. The acquisition covers publishing, distribution, and marketing rights, with 505 Games continuing as the publisher of Control until the end of the year. This move mirrors Remedy's previous acquisition of the rights to Alan Wake from Microsoft, and while Control 2 and Condor were announced in 2022, they are still in early stages of development.
Remedy Entertainment has acquired full rights to the Control series from 505 Games, paying 17 million euros for Control, Control 2, codename Condor, and all future games in the series. This move gives Remedy more control over the franchise's growth and the ability to make long-term decisions. While 505 Games will remain the publisher of the first Control game until the end of 2024, Remedy now has the option to self-publish Control 2 and Condor or negotiate with other publishers. Additionally, Remedy is progressing well with Control 2 and Condor, with expectations for the projects to reach their next development stages in the first half of 2024.
Remedy Entertainment has acquired all rights to the Control intellectual property from 505 Games, including Control, Condor, and Control 2. The transaction allows Remedy to explore self-publishing or finding a new partner for future Control projects. The maximum purchase price for the transaction is approximately €17 million, and Remedy will pay the net purchase price in three cash instalments over the next twelve months. Remedy CEO Tero Virtala expressed gratitude to 505 Games for their partnership and stated that having complete ownership over the Control franchise gives them the freedom to decide the best path forward.