Summary
Remedy Entertainmenthas been around for quite some time, with its first title,Death Rally, released back in 1996. But while Remedy found quick success in the early 2000s thanks to theoriginal twoMax Paynegames, its lengthy hiatus followingMax Payne 2caused the studio to go from a well-known name in the industry to one only mentioned in a few cult circles, and the release of the middlingAlan Wakein 2010 didn’t help matters.
ButRemedy Entertainmentmanaged to turn heads once again in 2019 with the release of the excellentControl, and now Remedy’s name has returned to the forefront of headlines, withAlan Wake 2’s release last year firmly cementing its comeback position. This time, Remedy Entertainment isn’t going to let the world forget about it. Along with twoAlan Wake 2DLCs currently set for a 2024 release, Remedy has a total of four new games in development right now, all of which hold promise.
Every Game In Active Development at Remedy Entertainment
Control 2
Originally referred to as Codename Heron, Remedy Entertainment announced back in November 2022 that it’s officially working on a sequel to 2019’sControl. Right now, there are very few official details on the status ofControl 2’s development, or what the sequel will contain in terms of content or story.
The only real piece of official news is that as of October 2023,Control 2is still in the proof-of-concept stage of development, where designs, story details, and gameplay features are all mapped out and tested. According to Tero Virtala, the CEO of Remedy,Control 2will stay in this stage of development for “the next few quarters,” meaning that it could be a while until fans see anything concrete fromControl 2.
Max Payne 1 and 2 Remakes
A partnership with Rockstar, Remedy Entertainment is currently developingMax PayneandMax Payne 2remakes. A nice full-circle moment for the developer, Remedy’sMax Payneremakes also received an update back in October 2023, where it was confirmed that they were moving into the “production readiness stage.” This essentially means that all proof-of-concept and pre-production on the remakes have finished, and now the games are ready to enter full production, which could still take quite a long time as this is often the lengthiest part of video game development.
Projects Condor and Kestrel
Remedy Entertainment’s last two projects are both set to be multiplayer titles, which seems to be causing the developer some slight issues. Currently codenamed Condor, this project is said to be a co-op spinoff ofControl, allowing up to four players to join together to presumably take down a range of paranatural threats for theFederal Bureau of Control. According to its October 2023 update, Condor is progressing well in development, having wrapped up its proof-of-concept stage and entered full production.
However, it hasn’t been quite as smooth for Kestrel. Originally codenamed Vanguard, this Remedy multiplayer game was set to be a free-to-play live-service titlepublished by Tencent, but in November 2023, Remedy announced that Vanguard was shifting its scope and direction, going from a free-to-play live-service title to a “premium game with a strong, co-operative multiplayer component.” According to Remedy, this decision was made based on the rapidly changing live-service market and its associated risks, which is probably a smart choice in the long run after the dismal reception of recent games likeSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Control
WHERE TO PLAY
Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Blending open-ended environments with the signature world-building and storytelling of renowned developer, Remedy Entertainment, Control presents an expansive and intensely gratifying gameplay experience.A corruptive presence has invaded the Federal Bureau of Control…Only you have the power to stop it. The world is now your weapon in an epic fight to annihilate an ominous enemy through deep and unpredictable environments. Containment has failed, humanity is at stake. Will you regain control?Can you handle the bureau’s dark secrets? Unfold an epic supernatural struggle, filled with unexpected characters and bizarre events, as you search for your missing brother, and discover the truth that has brought you here.
