Max Payne 1 + 2 remake is “making good progress”

Since its announcement in 2022, Remedy has been very forthcoming about the remakes of Max Payne 1 and 2. In April of last year, the team said that the remakes had reached the proof-of-concept stage, in October they said that the game had reached the “production-ready stage” and in confirmed in April 2024 that the game will enter full operation. production in the 2nd quarter, which was achieved.

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Now, as part of a recent investor call, the Finnish studio has given another small update on the games, saying they are “making good progress”.

Remedy shares an update on its titles in development

In its Q3 2024 review to investors, Remedy said of the remakes: “Max Payne 1 + 2 remakes continue to make good progress in the production phase,” adding, “Overall, our game projects have been accelerating progress throughout 2024. “

Remedy also touched on the highly-anticipated Control 2 on the call, saying, “Control 2 continues to be production-ready and moving step-by-step towards the production phase.”

Answering questions from investors, Remedy confirmed that Control 2's budget remained the same as expected at €50 million.

The company was also asked if it had the resources to produce Control 2 alongside FBC Fire Break (and the Max Payne 1 + 2 Remakes), with CFO Santtu Kallionpaa saying, “We are managing our portfolio of games and projects and have plans in place. to make it happen.”

With so many games in the works, Remedy said “it doesn't stop there,” as it improves its development processes and efficiency, the company will have “more room for creativity in the areas that matter most to players.”

Remedy Entertainment

Date of establishment

August 18, 1995

Headquarters

Espoo, Finland