Control 2 has officially found its publisher Remedy Entertainment itself! In an exciting move, Remedy has announced a new partnership with Annapurna to co-finance Control 2. But that’s not all. This collaboration also marks a strategic step toward bringing the beloved Control and Alan Wake franchises to TV and film.
In a press release, Remedy shared that the creators of Alan Wake 2 are teaming up with Annapurna to expand these iconic franchises into other digital media. Creative Director Sam Lake described this partnership as a game-changer, allowing them to maintain their creative freedom while collaborating with a partner who shares their passion for storytelling. He further commented:
“I’m absolutely thrilled (yes!) by this opportunity to expand the story of Alan Wake and our whole Remedy Connected Universe to mediums beyond games, and to build all of this in close collaboration, games, film, TV, and other mediums as well, as one unified vision. I trust Annapurna are the perfect partner for us to make this dream come true.”
Earlier this year, Remedy acquired the original Control IP from 505 Games, giving them full ownership of the franchise. Now, with Annapurna’s support, Remedy can maintain their creative freedom and independence while benefiting from vital funding.
Annapurna, celebrated for its indie games prowess, is famed for championing and publishing award-winning titles. Although Remedy will self-publish Control 2, this partnership promises exciting new developments for the franchise and beyond.
Control and Alan Wake have drawn significant influence from various films and TV shows, as Sam Lake has mentioned before. It will be intriguing to see how these video game narratives translate into other digital media. Megan Ellison, founder of Annapurna, noted, “The way we tell stories is evolving. Nowadays, people connect with characters and worlds, not just specific formats. We’re excited to bring Remedy’s beloved, immersive stories to life in these new mediums.“
With Remedy and Annapurna teaming up on the co-funding of Control 2, as well as TV and film projects, fans are in for a treat. What aspect of this thrilling new collaboration gets you most excited? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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