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'A Must-Have Day 1 Purchase': Remedy Bets Big on Control Resonant, as Alan Wake 2 Passes 3 Million Sold

Remedy Entertainment's latest game, Control Resonant, is generating significant buzz ahead of its September release.

By · Published August 11, 2026  13:26 UTC · Updated August 14, 2026  09:29 UTC

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Remedy Entertainment reported financial struggles in Q2, with revenue declining and a loss in EBITDA. Despite this, the company expressed optimism for the future, highlighting the strong pre-release interest in Control Resonant and the continued sales success of Alan Wake 2, which passed 3 million units sold.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 11 distinct news outlets with 12 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 10.
  • Primary Driver: Remedy Entertainment's latest game, Control Resonant, is generating significant buzz ahead of its September release.
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Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake 2 has sold over 3 million units. This milestone follows a slow start in sales. Remedy's Q2 revenue fell 40%. Despite this, the company is optimistic about Control Resonant's launch.

The game has already amassed over 1.5 million wishlists on Steam. Remedy has positioned Control Resonant as a must-have day one purchase. Eurogamer.net, Push Square, Wccftech and IGN all describe the game as a 'must-have day 1 purchase'. TradingView and Wccftech both mention the 40% drop in Q2 revenue.

TradingView and Wccftech also note the strong launch outlook for Control Resonant. Eurogamer.net, Push Square, Wccftech and IGN all describe the game as a 'must-have day 1 purchase'.

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What is the current sales status of Alan Wake 2?

Alan Wake 2 has sold over 3 million units.

What is the revenue status of Remedy Entertainment?

Remedy Entertainment's Q2 revenue fell 40%.

What is the launch outlook for Control Resonant?

The launch outlook for Control Resonant is strong, with over 1.5 million wishlists on Steam.

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