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Remedy Entertainment is advancing several major projects, including the Control sequel 'Resonant' and the Max Payne remakes, following a landmark partnership with Annapurna Pictures. The deal secures financing for Control 2 in exchange for film and TV rights to the studio's key franchises. The company's recent success with Alan Wake 2, which turned a profit in 2025, provides a strong foundation for this new phase of growth.
Facts First
- A new partnership with Annapurna Pictures will finance half of Control 2 in exchange for film and TV rights to Control and Alan Wake.
- The sequel Control Resonant is on track for a 2026 release, focusing on the story of Dylan Faden.
- Remakes of Max Payne 1 and 2 are in 'full production' with Rockstar Games, though no release date is set.
- Alan Wake 2 became the studio's fastest-selling game and turned a profit for Remedy in 2025.
- The multiplayer spinoff FBC: Firebreak will not receive further playable content following its final update.
What Happened
Remedy Entertainment announced a partnership in 2024 with Annapurna Pictures. Under the deal, Annapurna will finance half of Control 2 in exchange for the film and television rights to the Control and Alan Wake franchises. The studio is also in 'full production' on remakes of Max Payne 1 and 2 with publisher Rockstar Games. In May, Remedy stated that Control Resonant, a sequel to the 2019 game Control, is on track for a 2026 release. The studio's most recent major release, Alan Wake 2, was released in 2023 and became its fastest-selling game to date, turning a profit for Remedy in 2025. In March of this year, Remedy announced the Control multiplayer spinoff FBC: Firebreak will not receive further playable content following its Open House update. Jean-Charles Gaudechon, a former EA executive who worked on FIFA, was appointed as Remedy's new CEO in February.
Why this Matters to You
If you're a fan of Remedy's narrative-driven action games, this news signals a period of significant investment and expansion for the studio. You can expect a steady pipeline of new titles, including a major sequel in 2026 and highly anticipated remakes of classic games. The partnership with a major film studio like Annapurna Pictures could lead to high-quality adaptations of the games you enjoy, similar to how the Fallout TV show and The Super Mario Bros. Movie boosted interest in their respective franchises. This sustained creative output means more of the unique, cinematic gaming experiences the studio is known for.
What's Next
The most immediate milestone is the 2026 release of Control Resonant. The development of the Max Payne remakes and Control 2 will likely continue in parallel, though their release dates remain unannounced. The Annapurna Pictures deal may accelerate development on Control 2 and could lead to official announcements regarding film or television projects in the coming years.