Alan Wake 2 is the title that truly tied together the Remedy universe, all beginning with Control. This game is set within The Oldest House, the headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC), where Jesse Faden steps into the role of the new director. Armed with a shape-shifting weapon and unique abilities, she battles the Hiss. A downloadable content (DLC) chapter established a connection with Alan Wake, and the upcoming DLC for Alan Wake 2 redirects the spotlight back on the FBC. The next entry in this eerie and supernatural saga, Control 2, promises to be distinct from any other titles in our list of anticipated games. While we anticipate some time until we uncover more about the world of altered items and objects of power, we’re grateful for titles like Civilization VII and Assassin’s Creed Shadows to keep us entertained. Nonetheless, nothing quite matches the unique thrill Control provided. Here’s what we know about Control 2.
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Release Speculation
As it stands, there’s no official word on when Control 2 will be available. The title was officially revealed at the end of 2022 when it entered production. However, in October 2023, it was disclosed that the game remains in its “proof-of-concept” phase. Given this timeline, we might not see Control 2 until 2026 or later.
Platforms
Since the release of Quantum Break, Remedy games have not been tied to any specific platform, and we don’t expect that to change with Control 2. Anticipate its availability on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, and there’s a possibility it could also land on the upcoming Switch 2.
Trailers
No gameplay footage for Control 2 has been released so far. However, it seems Remedy is gearing up to reveal more about the game soon, given the frequency of their updates. What we play as, the setting, and the activities involved remain to be seen.
Gameplay
News from our Capital Markets day:
🔦 Alan Wake 2 has sold over 1.8M units
🔻 Control Ultimate Edition will release on Mac February 12th, 2025
💥 Control 2 will be an action RPG
🎁 Control will receive a free update in early 2025, unlocking some previously released content— Remedy Entertainment (@remedygames) November 19, 2024
The definitive detail we have about Control 2’s gameplay is that it will follow the action RPG format, as disclosed by Remedy Entertainment. This aligns closely with the gameplay style of its predecessor. The development budget is set at approximately $52.9 million, which is modest in comparison to many modern titles but a notable increase from the first game’s $30 million budget.
We can expect Control 2 to maintain its roots as a third-person shooter, featuring a variety of weapon options, psychic abilities, and skill progression systems. How Remedy plans to enhance these features or introduce new mechanics remains unclear.
Preorder
Details regarding preorders for Control 2 will not emerge until a definitive release date is announced. We will keep this article updated with any new information as soon as it becomes available.
