Remedy Entertainment has always been known as a studio that likes to do things its own way. Although individual efforts can lead to such great success Max Paynemay lead to games that are not very satisfactory to critics or audiences, such as Quantum Break. But Remedy's willingness to take risks and follow their hearts is the main reason why die-hard fans keep coming back time and time again, and that's why they're so excited. Control 2shipping day.
Confirmed to enter full production in August 2024, Control 2 is on the way, and Remedy continues to tease the status of the sequel. This includes confirming that P.O 2 makes a small change of type, and is given Alan Wake 2commercial adoption, this change may be for the best.

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Control 2 must correct that the first mark is missing
Despite its many unique features and interesting gameplay elements, the original Control missed out on a major feature that the sequel couldn't.
Control 2's Genre change might be the best
Control 2's Genre Shift is a major disaster
During Remedy Entertainment's Capital Markets Day show in November 2024, it was confirmed that Control 2 will be an action-RPG. According to Remedy itself, the original P.O has been classified as an adventure game, suggesting that the upcoming sequel will include more elements related to the role-playing genre, such as a deeper skill tree, perhaps some sort of loot or gear, and possibly some sort of choice-based the choice. narrative, although it is only speculation at this point.
The original P.O managed to build a strong and dedicated fan base in the year following its release in 2019. Although different fans have different reasons behind their love for the game, P.OAction-adventure gameplay was probably something that resonated with most. IF Control 2 changing that formula too much, it might alienate fans of the first game.
Control 2's Genre Shift can be a disaster
But in the grand scheme of things, Control 2Changing species can be a risk that Remedy can take. Alan Wake 2 received critical acclaim when it debuted in October 2023, and became the best-selling game in Remedy's history. But despite this positive reception and initial sales of the game, Alan Wake 2 far from the great success it should be.
In March 2024, Remedy's CEO Tero Virtala announced in Business Review that Remedy had returned “significant shares”. Alan Wake 2development and marketing costs. Eight months later, in November 2024, Virtala confirmed it Alan Wake 2 returned “most” of the price. This means that more than a year after the launch, Alan Wake 2 has not turned around, let alone made a profit.
Of course, Alan Wake 2 It's far from a disappointment or failure for Remedy, but it's an unprecedented failure, and these statistics must be playing on the minds of Remedy's higher-ups. Although Remedy has not confirmed this, it is possible Alan Wake 2Commercial adoption is one of the reasons Control 2 then change type. Proof of this is the presentation of Remedy on the market day, which announced that Control 2 has “the potential to attract new players from the genre,” apparently confirming that the genre's shift in sequels is at least in part an attempt to attract a wider audience.
That is, Control 2 Fans probably don't have to worry about the sequel changing their favorite things from the original. During the same Capital Markets Day presentation, Remedy's Sam Lake said “We're trying to create a commercial hit”, but quickly followed up with “The game is an ambitious, passionate, creative expression” and ” What we create at Remedy is special, and we must never lose that.”