Remedy have many projects on the table, but he also wants to take them forward. Much of the players’ eyes are on the future Alan Wake 2that still has a long way to go in terms of development, but from the studio they wanted to update the status of each of their games with some comments that, as can be read in your statement referring to its latest financial results, reflect slight progress.
“After seeing how the elements come together, I’m sure we will release an excellent game” (Remedy)
Alan Wake 2 is the most advanced title that Remedy has in hand right now, which is why it is mentioned in the document as follows: “it is in full production phase and the game will be released in 2023 as planned. There is still a lot of work to be done, but the game is being completed on all fronts. User testing continues and feedback from user research has been encouraging. After seeing how the elements come together, I am sure that we will launch an excellent game”.
Mystery experience aside, it’s worth noting that the developers’ statement also leaves room for initiatives set in the Control universe: Condora four player co-opY Heron, a larger title. “Codename Condor, a Control spin-off, is still in the proof-of-concept phase. Our development team has discovered smart ways to use the world of Control, as well as designs that ensure a cooperative experience that fits into the world of Control. These designs are being prototyped and the gameplay around this early phase feels fun, ”they comment on Remedy about the cooperative delivery.
“Codename Heron, a higher budget Control game, is on the concept phase”, they continue in the report. “Based on the good progress of early development, the size of the team has been gradually increased. We will keep the team moderate in size for now and provide the necessary time to continue concept and prototype work for the game.”
Remedy’s document also alludes to one of the study’s latest surprises: remakes of Max Payne 1 and 2. Although the developer does not provide new details about the state of the game, it takes advantage of the publication of this report to comment on its strategy regarding the organization of its employees: “In the third quarter, we continued developing the game with a small, core teamusing production and technology synergies throughout our projects”.
Finally, Remedy alludes to its cooperative multiplayer that, with the name of Vanguardis carried out in collaboration with the Chinese giant Tencent. Here, his strategy of offering enough time for developers to reach the level of quality they have in mind is mentioned again, although he does not miss the opportunity to highlight the particularities of the experience: “Vanguard will be a expansive free to play and service with a rich world and new selected elements, which makes a game that stands out from other multiplayer games”.
What do we know about Alan Wake 2?
Considering that Alan Wake 2 is Remedy’s most advanced project at the moment, it’s no surprise to learn that the development team is already promoting their game through details including the return of the original actorswhich will undoubtedly encourage fans of the installment released back in 2012. However, this also leaves room to talk about the setting and story of the titlewhich will pleasantly surprise us.
At the end of the day, from Remedy they affirm that Alan Wake 2 will not only stand out for its graphicswhich is why they have already cataloged it as the most beautiful game in its historybut also wants to fascinate players through a huge story. In this sense, the study already affirms that the title will have the longest script they’ve ever createdso we can expect a gigantic experience.