Control 2is set to continue Remedy Entertainment’s quickly growing connected universe. The mind-bending world that Remedy has crafted through the years is a bold form of storytelling, interweaving theControlandAlan Wakeuniverses into one overarching narrative. From the goofy to the horrifying, Remedy’s extended universe has balanced an exciting blend of genres, andControl 2is bound to have plenty of surprises in store, as well.
Alan Wake 2was one of the most blatant crossovers of the two series yet. The Federal Bureau of Control played a significant role in the base game, whileControlprotagonist Jesse Faden is featured in theNight SpringsDLC. Seeing the two worlds become even more intertwined was thrilling, butAlan Wake 2has faced one controversial decision thatControl 2already feels bound to avoid. Despite the two series being so connected,Alan Wake 2remains an Epic Games exclusiveon PC, keeping it from ever coming to Steam. However,Control 2feels bound to not have this problem.
Control 2 Having a Wider Reach in Audience Feels Inevitable
Alan Wake 2’s Epic Games Exclusivity May Have Hurt It in the Long Run
SinceAlan Wake 2was published by Epic Games, it only makes sense for it to remain an exclusive, but it also hinders the game’s overall reach with PC players. This was a controversial decision, butControl 2having a different publisher thanAlan Wake 2could be a promising sign for the former’s launch. With the stories oftheControlandAlan Wakeseries becoming more connectedwith each chapter, keeping the latter from a Steam release can be frustrating for some. However,Control 2is likely to have a much larger reach.
As of November 2024,Alan Wake 2has still not turned a profit. Its Epic Games exclusivity could unfortunately be keeping the title from making back its development costs, since it can’t reach a larger PC player-base.
Control 2’s Publisher is a Promising Sign
Just as its predecessor was,Control 2is once again being published by 505 Games. Of course, it’s important to note that Remedy has yet to confirm that the game will also be available on Steam. However, it feels like a given, considering that the firstControlwas made available on the platform with 505 Games as the publisher.
At this point, a Steam release is to be expected, and that bodes well forControl 2and its sales.Alan Wake 2has been one of Remedy’s best-rated games yet, but being kept out of the Steam ecosystem has likely not been helpful for the title.Control 2being given a bigger stage than its predecessor will likely only serve as a huge benefit to the highly-anticipated sequel.
Control 2having a different publisher thanAlan Wake 2could be a promising sign for the former’s launch.
Control’s Lore is About to Expand Even Further
Although theAlan Wakeseries kickstarted what is now Remedy’s connected universe,Controlsits at the center of the overarching story.Controlremains the heart of this universe’s lore, and Remedy’s eagerness to dive deeper is exciting. The next project scheduled by the developer isFBC: Firebeak, a multiplayer spin-off ofControl. Although the co-op title doesn’t serve as a mainline game,the teased presence of Jesse Fadenpromises some compelling lore expansion on the horizon.
FBC: Firebreakwill be Remedy’s first self-published title.
As the wait forFBC: Firebreakcontinues,Control 2will hopefully bethe next Remedy title set for launch. There still may be a bit of a wait for questions aboutControl 2to be answered, but its place on more platforms thanAlan Wake 2is likely locked in. Only time will tell, of course, but it would be surprising ifControl 2sidestepped Steam.
