Remedy Reveals Control 2 as Action RPG; Alan Wake 2 Hits 1.8M Sales Milestone
During today's Capital Markets Day, Remedy Entertainment unveiled key updates for Control 2 and Alan Wake 2. While Alan Wake 2 has sold 1.8 million units, it hasn't yet recouped its production and marketing costs. Meanwhile, Control 2 is aiming higher with a €50 million budget, evolving into an action RPG to capture a broader audience.
Key Updates:
Alan Wake 2:
Sold 1.8 million units since release.
Sales are on track but haven’t yet covered the total costs.
Continues to benefit from positive reviews and audience interest.
Control 2:
Transitioning from action-adventure to action RPG, a more marketable genre.
Requires 3-4 million units sold to recover its €50 million budget.
Original Control sold 4.5 million units, with 19 million players accessing it via Game Pass, PS Plus, and other platforms.
Development Insights:
Remedy reacquired the Control IP from 505 Games for €17 million earlier this year.
Partnering with Annapurna Interactive for co-financing and live-action adaptations for Control and Alan Wake.
Other Projects:
FBC Firebreak, a co-op multiplayer spin-off, has a €30 million budget and needs to sell 3 million units to break even.
Max Payne 1 and 2 remakes are in full production, in collaboration with Rockstar Games.
