In fact, Remedy is looking to increase the frequency with which it puts out new Alan Wake and Control games. That’s as per CEO Tero Virtala, who said in a recently published financial statement that Remedy is looking to grow both franchises in a number of different ways, which will include “a more regular cadence of sequels”. Given the fact that Alan Wake 2 launched 13 years after its predecessor, that should come as a big relief to fans.

“With Alan Wake and Control we now have two established franchises, and our ambition is to grow them into franchises that have high brand recognition, steadily growing user base, more regular cadence of sequels and an ability to generate revenues and profits at a high level,” Virtala said.

Last month, it was also announced that Remedy Entertainment had acquired the full rights to Control from publisher 505 Games. With the studio now looking for a new partner for the franchise, Virtala says having full control of the IP will allow it to “make the right product and business decisions focusing on long-term franchise growth for both Alan Wake and Control.”

Currently, Remedy is working on two paid expansions for Alan Wake 2, both of which are due out this year. Meanwhile, Control 2 is currently in pre-production, while co-op spinoff Codename Condor (which might be officially titled FBC: Firebreak) will enter full production before July.

In the announcement for Alan Wake 2’s sales figures, Remedy Entertainment’s CEO Tero Virtala said that the studio intends to “grow and expand” both Alan Wake and Control, with both franchises being “a key part” of the studio’s future. Virtala also revealed that Alan Wake 2’s successful launch has also provided a boost for the development of other projects, including the Max Payne 1 and 2 remake and Control 2, both of which well enter the next stage of production in the first half of this year.

“We are happy with the start of Alan Wake 2’s sales,” Virtala said. “The price point has also remained at a high level, and the game has already recouped a significant part of the development and marketing expenses. We will continue to develop the game to serve existing fans and attract new players and expect the game to continue selling well.”

“The successful launch of Alan Wake 2 has supported our other game projects: Condor, Control 2, and Max Payne 1&2 remake have all increased development pace thanks to the personnel released from Alan Wake 2, and we expect these projects to reach their next development stages during the first half of 2024,” he continued. “We now have two established franchises: Control and Alan Wake, which are linked through the Remedy Connected Universe. Growing and expanding these franchises will be a key part of our future.”

Alan Wake 2 is set to receive two paid expansions this year, titled Night Springs and The Lake House.

Remedy recently also announced that Control has sold over 4 million units worldwide.