Summary
Remedyhas good news for fans ofAlan WakeandControl, hinting that the time between games won’t be as long as the wait betweenAlan Wake 2and its predecessor. As theRemedyuniverse continues to grow, the studio behindAlan WakeandControlhas ambitious goals for both series.
The games within the Remedy universe are known for their unique stories. FromMax PaynetoQuantum Break,Remedy has brought to life some fascinating games, butAlan WakeandControlhave grown to be some of the most popular projects headed by the studio.Controlwas one of the best games of 2019, and the release ofAlan Wake 2last year proved another big win for Remedy. When it comes to both franchises,Controlis the first installment in its series, butAlan Wake 2was a long-awaited sequel. The firstAlan Wakegame was released 13 years ago, and Remedy has good news for fans who are concerned about another long wait for future games.
Recent comments from Remedy’s CEO, Tero Virtala, have hinted that the developer is looking to expand both franchises consistently in order to grow a vast, connected universe. WithAlan Wake 2being Remedy’s fastest-selling game and the studio recently gainingfull ownership of theControlIP, the future of both games are high priorities for Remedy.
The Future of Alan Wake And Control
Virtala made it clear in recent statementsthat Remedy is aiming for more frequent sequels, promising shorter wait times between games. “WithAlan WakeandControlwe now have two established franchises, and our ambition is to grow them into franchises that have high brand recognition, steadily growing user base, more regular cadence of sequels and an ability to generate revenues and profits at a high level,” Virtala said in Remedy’s recent financial reports.Control’s in-development sequeland multiplayer spin-off, in addition toAlan Wake 2’s upcoming DLCs, is a clear example of Remedy wishing to expand both franchises as much as possible. As further proof of Remedy wanting to grow its connected in-game universe, Virtala also revealed that sales forAlan Wake 2have been great, meaning that the demand for moreAlan Wakegames is definitely there.
WithAlan WakeandControlwe now have two established franchises, and our ambition is to grow them into franchises that have high brand recognition, steadily growing user base, more regular cadence of sequels and an ability to generate revenues and profits at a high level.
After 13 years since its first chapter, it’s impressive thatAlan Wake 2was able to achieve such a successful comeback for the series. With the stories ofAlan Wake 2andControlbeing intertwined, it makes sense that Remedy would want to focus on growing these franchises further. TheAlan Wakegames andControlhold some of the most compelling stories in modern gaming, and it will be exciting to see how Remedy chooses to evolve the game’s fascinating lore as the studio dives deeper into these worlds.
