Remedy updates on Control 2 and Max Payne remakes

Remedy outlines milestones for Control 2 and the Max Payne remakes in its latest financial update, signaling stronger publishing control and ongoing partnerships.

Remedy presses ahead with Control 2 and Max Payne remakes

In its latest financial report, Remedy Entertainment says Control 2 is on track for a PlayStation 5 release, with the team currently prioritizing gameplay, environments, and missions as it aims to turn the sequel into a strong commercial offering. The Max Payne remakes, covering the original game and The Fall of Max Payne, are in full production, with Rockstar Games described as close and productive partners as the project moves toward its next major phase.

Remedy notes that the original Control has surpassed five million sales, while Alan Wake 2 continues to sell steadily and generate royalties. The company confirms it now self-publishes Control, after transferring publishing, distribution, and marketing rights from 505 Games, a shift that places sales entirely in Remedy's hands. 2025 also marked Remedy's first self-published venture, the multiplayer spin-off FBC Firebreak, which Remedy says performed unsatisfactorily during its launch, with most commercial gains coming from PS Plus Extra and Xbox Game Pass.

Remedy's plan signals a shift toward a hybrid model: it will keep major remakes under its own roof while leaning into live-service and subscription channels for revenue. If Firebreak's launch disappointment drags near-term results, the company still has a cushion from five million Control sales and steady royalties from Alan Wake 2 to fund its ambitious slate.

The Rockstar collaboration is a reminder that big budgets can follow strategic alliances with established publishers. The challenge lies in balancing nostalgia with risk: remakes and a new Control iteration raise quality expectations, while self-publishing shifts all revenue risk to Remedy and tests its ability to manage margins over a longer arc.

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Time will tell how these bets reshape Remedy's long game.