Remedy Entertainment has announced that Control 2, the follow-up to its critically acclaimed 2019 game, will incorporate action-RPG elements. This revelation came during the studio’s Capital Markets Day on November 19, where Remedy also shared updates about Control’s upcoming Mac release and a free content update for the original game. Although the term “action-RPG” might suggest a significant shift in gameplay, Remedy has reassured fans that the sequel will build upon the foundation of the first game while introducing deeper mechanics focused on exploration and player agency.
In a statement shared with GameSpot, Remedy hinted at what’s in store for players: “Let people speculate, but suffice to say, Control 2 is a natural continuation to the first game, holding on to key tenets of storytelling and spectacle, but leaning even further into player agency, exploration, and RPG mechanics.” Additionally, the studio revealed that the sequel is being developed with a wider audience in mind, though specific details about what this means remain under wraps. Fans of the original Control can look forward to a free update in early 2025, which is expected to unlock previously exclusive content such as special outfits and DLC bonuses.
News from our Capital Markets day:🔦 Alan Wake 2 has sold over 1.8M units🔻 Control Ultimate Edition will release on Mac February 12th 2025💥 Control 2 will be an action RPG🎁 Control will receive a free update in early 2025, unlocking some previously released content🔎 https://buff.ly/4eCBQEU
— Remedy Entertainment (@remedygames.com) 2024-11-19T12:34:28.983Z
Other highlights from the event included the announcement of Control Ultimate Edition for Mac, launching on February 12, 2025. While a release date for Control 2 has yet to be confirmed, Remedy is keeping the Control universe alive through its multiplayer spin-off, FBC Firebreak, set for release next year. Players eager for a glimpse of what lies ahead in the Control saga can also explore Alan Wake 2: The Lake House DLC, which offers a tantalizing connection to the sequel and further showcases Remedy’s expanding narrative universe.
