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Remedy Gears Up for Production on Max Payne 1 and 2 Remakes

Remedy team up with Rockstar to remake these classics 
by Joe Wilcock on October 31, 2023   



Remedy Entertainment, the renowned game development studio, has recently provided updates on several of its ongoing projects, shedding light on their progress and future prospects. 

First on the docket are the Max Payne 1 and 2 remakes, which Remedy has reported as having "progressed into the production readiness stage." The studio expressed confidence in the project, emphasizing that they have achieved clarity regarding the style and scope of the game. They have formed an organized team dedicated to its development. These remakes, set to be published in collaboration with Rockstar, the company behind Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, are intended for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. It is worth noting that Remedy is responsible for the development, while Rockstar is financing the project. The use of Remedy's Northlight game engine, previously employed in Control and Alan Wake 2, is a part of this endeavor.

It's noteworthy that the original Max Payne games were a result of a Remedy and Rockstar partnership, with Remedy in charge of development and Rockstar Games handling publishing. Rockstar was also responsible for the development of Max Payne 3.

On the front of Control 2, the game remains in the proof-of-concept stage. According to Remedy, the sequel's plans are ambitious, and significant progress has been made in terms of design and the game build. The studio intends to continue in this stage for the next few quarters, with a focus on proving the identified key elements before scaling up the team.

Condor, a four-player co-op spin-off of Control, co-published with 505 Games, has moved from the proof-of-concept stage to production readiness. Remedy indicated that they have gained valuable insights into the development of service-based games and expressed the intent to create a game that players can engage with over the long term.

Lastly, Codename Vanguard, a project in collaboration with Tencent, is in the process of defining its next stages. Simultaneously, the project is moving toward completing the proof-of-concept stage by year-end. Vanguard is envisioned as a free-to-play, cooperative PvE shooter that combines Remedy's narrative expertise with action gameplay, creating an immersive multiplayer experience.

Tero Virtala, the CEO of Remedy, commented on these projects, mentioning that the teams working on them will benefit from the transition following the release of Alan Wake 2. However, regarding the survival horror sequel, Virtala cautioned that it is too early to draw conclusions about its commercial success. While the game has received appreciation from fans and critics, it remains to be seen how it performs in the long term.

Remedy Entertainment is making substantial progress on its various projects, including the Max Payne remakes, Control 2, Condor, and Codename Vanguard. The studio appears committed to delivering quality gaming experiences, but the success of these ventures and the recently released Alan Wake 2 will be determined by players and the market in the coming months and years.

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