Remedy Entertainment on Alan Wake and Control: 'They should have sold more'

Remedy Entertainment, known for its innovative and narrative-driven gaming experiences, is entering a challenging period. With the recent appointment of Jean-Charles Gaudechon as CEO, the studio has announced a new direction, with a clear focus on improving the performance of its popular franchises, such as Alan Wake and Control. Gaudechon, who previously worked at EA, believes these titles "should have sold more".

Appointment of Jean-Charles Gaudechon

In February 2026, Jean-Charles Gaudechon was appointed CEO of Remedy Entertainment. Despite his background in the sports game industry, where he spent nearly five years working on the FIFA franchise, he has ambitious plans to protect and strengthen Remedy's creativity and unique identity. Gaudechon says the studio needs to do more to bring its work to a wider audience.

Sales results for Alan Wake and Control

While both Alan Wake and Control have received critical acclaim, Gaudechon acknowledges that these titles did not reach the sales figures expected of them. Alan Wake 2, released in 2023, only reached profitability in February 2025 after selling two million copies. This shows that for Remedy, it is essential not only to develop new products, but also to make better use of its existing franchises.

Strategic partnerships

An important step in this new direction is the partnership with Annapurna Pictures, announced in 2024. Under the deal, Annapurna acquired the film and TV rights to Control and Alan Wake in exchange for funding half of the development costs of Control 2. Gaudechon believes cross-media projects offer a huge opportunity to breathe new life into established IP such as Alan Wake and Control and attract a broader audience.

The future of Remedy

Gaudechon stresses that it is time to think about how Remedy can grow its franchises and build a new community. He says the studio already has several strong products, but has not yet fully tapped their potential. The emphasis is on maximizing existing IP before developing new titles.

In the near term, Remedy is looking ahead to the release of Control: Resonant, a sequel to the successful Control from 2019. The title, which focuses on melee combat and is set in an alternate version of Manhattan, does not yet have a specific release date, but is planned for later this year.

With these strategic changes, Remedy Entertainment hopes to preserve and expand its unique voice in the games industry while improving the commercial performance of its beloved franchises.