According to Remedy's annual report, Control 2 has successfully passed the concept validation stage and has now moved into full production. This milestone marks a significant step forward, ensuring that the project is progressing as planned. Fans of the franchise can look forward to this highly anticipated sequel.
In addition to Control 2, Remedy is actively developing two other exciting projects: FBC: Firebreak and the remakes of Max Payne 1+2. A year ago, these games were still in the preparation phase for production, but they have since advanced to the next stage of development. Unfortunately, the project Kestrel, which was being developed in collaboration with Tencent, has been removed from Remedy's plans following its cancellation in May of last year.
All of these projects are being crafted using Remedy's proprietary engine, Northlight, which has already demonstrated its prowess in titles like Alan Wake 2 and other Remedy projects. This engine continues to be a cornerstone in Remedy's game development strategy.
Regarding the budget, Control 2 is set at a robust 50 million euros. This sequel will be self-published by Remedy and is slated for release on Xbox Series, PS5, and PC. On the other hand, FBC: Firebreak has a slightly more modest budget of 30 million euros. This game will be accessible through PlayStation and Xbox subscription services upon its launch, as well as on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
The remakes of Max Payne 1+2 keep their budget details under wraps, but it is confirmed that they will be AAA-level productions. The development and marketing costs for these remakes are fully covered by Rockstar Games, adding an extra layer of anticipation for fans eager to revisit these classics with modern enhancements.
