Remedy has good news for fans of Alan Wake and Control, hinting that the time between games won't be as long as the wait between Alan Wake 2 and its predecessor. As the Remedy universe continues to grow, the studio behind Alan Wake and Control has ambitious goals for both series.
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04.03.2024 - 16:09 / gamesindustry.biz / Thomas Puha / Chris Dring / James Batchelor / Alix Attenborough
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