Remedy Entertainment, the developer behind the highly anticipated horror sequel Alan Wake 2, has revealed the immense undertaking involved in remaking the iconic Max Payne games. Creative director Sam Lake shared his thoughts on the challenge of updating these third-person shooters for modern audiences and hardware. He described it as a “big, big project” for the company.
While details about the Max Payne remakes remain scarce, CEO Tero Virtala confirmed that production has been progressing well. The remakes aim to bring the classic games up to modern standards and offer an enhanced experience for both PC and console players.
In an interview with VGC, Lake also shed light on Remedy's strategy of balancing sequels and original IP. Although the company is working on sequels like Alan Wake 2 and the Max Payne remakes, it remains committed to creating new content. Lake mentioned upcoming projects like Vanguard, which demonstrates Remedy's dedication to expanding its Remedy Connected Universe.
While fans eagerly await the release of the Max Payne remakes, Remedy has plenty of other games to offer in the meantime. In addition to Alan Wake 2 and the co-op PVE shooter Vanguard, the studio is developing two new entries in the Control franchise. With a diverse range of games in the works, Remedy aims to continue providing its signature blend of style and substance for years to come.
Sources:
– VGC
