Remedy Entertainment, the acclaimed Finnish game developer behind hits like Alan Wake and Quantum Break, has officially announced that Control 2 has completed its proof of concept phase and is now transitioning into full development. This exciting update was revealed in the company’s recent annual report, giving fans a more explicit timeline for the highly anticipated sequel.
Development Timeline and Team Expansion
According to Remedy’s annual report, Control 2 is expected to have a development cycle of 15 to 26 months. This timeframe gives gamers a rough estimate of when they might expect the supernatural action-adventure title to hit shelves.
Remedy plans to significantly expand the development team to support this ambitious project, potentially growing from 75 to 200 people. This substantial increase in the workforce highlights the studio’s commitment to delivering a high-quality sequel to the award-winning original game.
Budget and Technical Details
The initial development budget for Control 2 has been set at 50 million euros, indicating the scale and scope of this sequel. This investment suggests that Remedy aims to create an experience that surpasses the original in terms of gameplay and visual fidelity.
Control 2 will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S platforms when released. The game is being built using Remedy’s proprietary Northlight engine, the same technology that powered the original Control and Alan Wake 2, which are known for their impressive visual effects and physics-based destruction.
Publishing Partnership
The publishing strategy for Control 2 follows a split approach: Remedy Entertainment will self-publish the game on PC platforms, while 505 Games will handle the console release. According to the report, future development costs, marketing expenses, post-launch investments, and net revenue generated by the game will be split equally between Remedy and 505 Games.
Other Projects in Development
Control 2 isn’t the only project in Remedy’s pipeline. The annual report also mentioned that “FBC: Fire Line” (a Control spin-off) and the highly anticipated “Max Payne 1&2 Remake” are both progressing steadily in full production. This indicates a busy and productive period for the Finnish developer.
For fans of the supernatural world of the Federal Bureau of Control, these developments signal an exciting future for the franchise that began with the critically acclaimed original Control in 2019.
