Remedy Entertainmenthas gained a reputation for fully embracing the bizarre and experimenting with the limits of a game’s narrative potential. TheAlan WakeandControlfranchises are some of the most successful series fromRemedy, and when it comes to the latter, many were surprised when it was revealed that it’s actually connected to the former.
Control’s second DLC,AWE, plants the first seed of Remedy’s connected universe, kicking off a strange and compelling intertwining narrative that continues inAlan Wake 2. Not only does the sequel’s story involvethe Federal Bureau of Control, but itsNight SpringsandThe Lake Houseexpansions star FBC agents Jesse Faden and Kiran Estevez, further connecting the franchises. WithControl 2andAlan Wake 3expected in the future, Remedy is likely gearing up to take its universe to new mind-bending heights.
As Control and Alan Wake Continue to Bleed Into One Another, Remedy’s Universe is Bound to Become Wilder Than Ever
Although a thirdAlan Wakegame hasn’t been made official yet, the end of the second left the door wide open for another chapter. Of course, considering the connected universe, it’s actually quite possible thatAlan Wake 2’s story will continue intoControl 2. This is whereRemedy’s connected universegets particularly mind-boggling. Since the developer is blurring the lines between both worlds so much,Alan WakeandControlare quickly becoming one continuous narrative instead of two separate series.
It’s now at a point where both franchises need to be experienced in order to fully understand the other, and it’s a fascinating way to approach such a universe, especially since the gameplay mechanics are incredibly different. EvenControl 2is switching up its own genre. Instead of being labeled as an action-adventure game like the first entry,Control 2is being referred to as an action RPGthis time around.
Control and Alan Wake Continue to Be Mirror Images
Whenthe firstAlan Wakearrived, it seemed more likely that it was destined to be a wonderfully strange one-off action-adventure mystery. Little did gamers know that it would be fertile soil for an entire paranormal universe to grow. The Remedy universe feels like what would happen if David Lynch was in charge of directingThe X Files, and there’s no telling how much weirder the developer is planning on making its unique world.
With a special blend of sinister darkness and unexpected humor, the Remedy universe continues to have fun with its twisted subject matter in a way that makes it a standout series of games.Control 2is set to bring forth the next chapter, and there’s no telling what tricks Remedy has up its sleeve next.
Control 2officially entered full production in February 2025, so there still may be a while before the game is ready.
Remedy is Currently Expanding its Universe With its First Multiplayer Title
FBC: Firebreakmay be receiving more mixed reception thanControlandAlan Wake, but it’s also likelylaying the groundwork forControl 2. Based on messages that can be found throughout the Oldest House, Jesse Faden’s work as Director of the FBC is not being received well by some of the organization’s agents. As the threat of the Hiss still continues, it remains to be seen how she, Alan, Estevez, or any other future characters that have yet to be revealed will be able to defeat the darkness that lies at the heart of the universe’s story.
AsFBC: Firebreakadds post-launch content, it’s likely that there will be further clues aboutControl 2’s story leading up to the game’s launch.
