Remedy Entertainment’s New Partnership and Control 2
Remedy Entertainment has recently announced an exciting new partnership with Annapurna Pictures for the development of Control 2. Annapurna Pictures will be financing half of the game’s budget in exchange for the film and TV rights to Control and Alan Wake.
Control 2 Development Update
Control 2, the anticipated sequel to Remedy’s acclaimed 2019 paranormal shooter, was officially announced in 2022. The studio has now confirmed that the project has entered full production, with the Control 2 team actively working towards bringing the game to an early functional state.
New Partnership Details
In a statement on its website, Remedy shared that Annapurna will finance 50 percent of Control 2’s development budget. In addition, Annapurna will gain the rights to expand the award-winning Control and Alan Wake franchises into film and television.
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Revenue Share Agreement
Remedy will retain full intellectual property rights for Control and Alan Wake under the terms of the deal. However, revenue share from the partnership will vary based on the release medium. Remedy will receive a higher revenue share from game sales after initial investments are recovered, while Annapurna will receive a greater share from audiovisual productions.
The Future of Storytelling
Annapurna CEO Megan Ellison emphasized the importance of seamlessly integrating gaming, film, and television in modern storytelling. This partnership aims to explore innovative ways of bringing narratives to life across different mediums, leveraging Remedy’s immersive worlds.
Expanded Universe Possibilities
Control and Alan Wake share the same universe, providing Annapurna with flexibility in how they can manifest the two properties for television and film adaptations.
Upcoming Projects
In addition to Control 2, Remedy is currently working on developing a live-service multiplayer spin-off titled Condor and remakes of Max Payne 1 & 2. The studio’s next release will be the second DLC for Alan Wake 2, titled The Lake House, set to be released in October.
FAQs
Q: What is Control 2?
A: Control 2 is the sequel to Remedy’s acclaimed 2019 paranormal shooter, currently in full production with the support of Annapurna Pictures.
Q: What does the partnership between Remedy and Annapurna entail?
A: Annapurna Pictures will finance 50 percent of Control 2’s development budget in exchange for the film and TV rights to Control and Alan Wake.
Credit: www.eurogamer.net
