Alan Wake 3 and Control 2: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Alright, here’s my take:

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Okay, listen up. Remedy Entertainment is like this wild, experimental artist who decided “Hey, why not mix the weirdest stuff together and see what happens?” Seriously, these guys are like the mad scientists of video game storytelling. Remember Alan Wake? And Control? Well, surprise! They’re actually part of the same universe, and it’s as trippy as it sounds.

So, I stumbled upon this gem about their DLC called AWE. Apparently, that’s where they first hinted at their grand universe mash-up. And to top it all off, Alan Wake 2 jumps right in, featuring these Federal Bureau of Control dudes, like Jesse Faden and some new face, Kiran Estevez. It’s like a crossover episode of two of your fave shows, but, you know, weirder.

Rumor has it, Control 2 and Alan Wake 3 are on the horizon. I can only imagine them cooking up something that’ll probably make our brains explode—in a good way, though. Or maybe not. Guess we’ll see.

Now, I’m not saying Alan Wake 3 is official or anything, but come on. The second game left us with enough hints to keep conspiracy theorists busy for a while. And if they keep merging these stories, who knows where we’ll end up? It’s like they’re knitting one big, complex quilt of mystery and darkness. Not to mention, Control 2’s ditching the whole action-adventure thing and making a pit stop at the action RPG genre. Not sure what that’ll be like, but I’m here for the ride.

Funny thing, when Alan Wake first showed up, I figured it was a one-hit wonder with its oddball vibe. And yet, here we are, with a whole universe sprouting from its eerie storytelling. Imagine if David Lynch had a movie night with The X Files, and you got the idea. Remedy’s got this bizarre mix of creepy tales and unexpected comedy, and honestly, I can’t tell if I should be scared or amused.

Oh, by the way, Control 2 apparently kicked off full production in Feb 2025. So yeah, patience, people. Might be a bit before we see anything.

And then there’s something about a new multiplayer project, FBC: Firebreak. Launched it in June, it wasn’t exactly met with fireworks, but it’s setting the stage for Control 2. Just picture three players going all detective mode in the Oldest House, while Jesse Faden deals with some backlash from her crew. The Hiss is still lurking around, and it’s anyone’s guess how these characters—from Alan to whoever pops up next—will tackle the lurking darkness.

So that’s that. Stay tuned for more mind-bending fun because there’s no telling what Remedy’s cooking up next. They definitely have some tricks up their sleeves, and I’m all here for it.