Alan Wake 2 Recoups Most Development and Marketing Costs; Control 2 on Track for Full Production in 2025

Remedy launched the acclaimed Alan Wake 2 in October 2023, but it seems the project’s total costs still haven’t been fully recouped, despite being in the running for Game of the Year. However, early signs suggest that this survival-horror title will soon turn profitable for its creators.

In its latest financial report, Remedy briefly addressed this situation. CEO Tero Virtala noted that Alan Wake 2 has recouped “most” of its development and marketing expenses in the July-September quarter. Although there’s still ground to cover for the game’s profitability, recent expansions, like the Lake House DLC, might boost sales and bring the title closer to financial success.

This situation isn’t stopping Remedy from funding its future projects. The studio has made a financing agreement with Annapurna, which will cover 50% of Control 2’s development costs in exchange for the rights to adapt the Control and Alan Wake franchises into films and television. Additionally, the Xbox Partner Preview recently showcased FBC: Firebreak, showing that this project is progressing smoothly.

Remedy’s report also sheds light on other highly anticipated projects. According to the document, Control 2 has progressed well in the production readiness stage and is on track to start full production during 2025. Many of the critical features of the game have been implemented to mitigate production risk, and workflows and pipelines are being tested in preparation for full production.

In the case of the much-anticipated Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake with Rockstar, Remedy states it is “making steady progress in full production. The development team continues their work, gradually reaching important milestones.” Both projects, however, are likely still years from release. The nearest in line, according to previous announcements, is FBC: Firebreak, expected to release in 2025.

In the meantime, read our review of Alan Wake 2, where we gave it a score of 9.5 out of 10, stating, “It’s one of the greatest survival horror games ever made, this shouldn’t be skipped.” It is also worth noting that Alan Wake 2 has already sold over one million copies, making it the fastest-selling game in Remedy’s history.

For those that have played Alan Wake 2, the game’s Anniversary Update and final DLC, The Lake House, is available now.

More MP1st Reading:

• Remedy Reveals How Alan Wake Keeps His Hair and Beard Shiny and Clean
• Dragon Age: The Veilguard Becomes Most Played Single-Player EA Game on Steam; Knocks Off Black Ops 6 From #1 Top Sellers Spot
• Call of Duty’s Development Process Won’t Change Under Microsoft; 15 Studios Still Working on the Franchise

Thanks, MauroNL3!

Stay connected to MP1st and the latest news by following us on Bluesky, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and Google News.