Summary
- Codename Condor will not be free-to-play, but will offer updates, expansions, and possibly microtransactions for revenue.
- Remedy's Control spin-off will explore Oldest House after Control events, built on Northlight engine for PC, PS5, and Xbox X/S.
- Remedy's shared universe plans include more frequent sequels for Control and Alan Wake after Alan Wake 2 DLC releases in 2024.
Remedy has recently shared more information about Codename Condor, its upcoming co-op Control spin-off. It was already known that the next entry in the Control franchise would be a live service title, but now Remedy shared some details about its premise and development, revealing that it will not be a free-to-play game.
Control was originally released by Remedy Entertainment and 505 Games back in 2019. Set in the same universe as Alan Wake, Control was quickly praised by both gamers and critics due to its unique gameplay and engaging story. At the moment, Control does not have an official sequel, but the upcoming Codename Condor is set to explore more of the game’s themes and locations.
Now, as spotted on Remedy’s financial reports by VGC, Remedy shared more details about its upcoming Control spin-off. According to the studio, the game has a budget of around $27 million, and it’s being built with Remedy’s in-house Northlight engine, which was also used for Alan Wake 2. The title is in pre-production right now and will be released for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Also, it will not be a free-to-play game, as Remedy confirmed that it will have “a lower initial price point” than the average AAA game, but will bring the company more revenue with updates, full-blown expansions, and possibly microtransactions.
Remedy's Control Spin-Off Details
- Control spin-off will be a co-op multiplayer "service-based" game.
- Codename Condor is being built using Remedy’s in-house Northlight engine.
- Codename Condor will not be a free-to-play title, and will possibly have microtransactions.
- Codename Condor entering full production this year for PC, PS5, and Xbox X/S.
The combination of microtransactions and the need to buy the game may not please some players, but Codename Condor will be a part of Remedy’s shared universe, so it’s likely that it will interest fans. According to Remedy, the story of Codename Condor will happen after the events of Control. In the story, players will explore the depths of the Oldest House, a place where “dangerous supernatural forces” are active.
This news comes on the heels of Control’s IP acquisition by Remedy Entertainment. Last month, Remedy announced that it had finally made a deal with the publisher 505 Games and that it has the full rights to the Control franchise now.
Codename Condor is only a part of Remedy’s overall plans for its shared universe, though. A few days ago, Remedy shared plans for Control and Alan Wake, revealing that the devs intend to release more frequent sequels for both franchises in the future. Before all that, however, Alan Wake 2 still has two DLCs that will be released sometime during 2024: “Night Springs” and “The Lake House.”
Control
- Released
- August 27, 2019
WHERE TO PLAY
Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Blending open-ended environments with the signature world-building and storytelling of renowned developer, Remedy Entertainment, Control presents an expansive and intensely gratifying gameplay experience.
A corruptive presence has invaded the Federal Bureau of Control…Only you have the power to stop it. The world is now your weapon in an epic fight to annihilate an ominous enemy through deep and unpredictable environments. Containment has failed, humanity is at stake. Will you regain control?
Can you handle the bureau’s dark secrets? Unfold an epic supernatural struggle, filled with unexpected characters and bizarre events, as you search for your missing brother, and discover the truth that has brought you here.
- Developer(s)
- Remedy Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- 505 Games
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One
- Genre(s)
- Action, Third-Person Shooter, Supernatural
