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Control Resonant becomes Remedy's top Steam launch, and even pirates are telling people to buy it
TweakTown • • technology
Key Points:
- Remedy Entertainment's latest release, Control Resonant, has become the studio's most successful Steam launch, peaking at over 34,000 concurrent players and reaching first place on the Steam bestseller chart with an 88% positive review score.
- This performance significantly surpasses the original Control's peak of around 9,100 concurrent players and Quantum Break's 2,719 players on Steam, indicating strong commercial success for Remedy.
- The game has received notable industry support, including public congratulations from Rockstar Games, which is also funding Remedy's Max Payne remakes, providing valuable visibility for the studio.
- Even the piracy community has shown unusual support by encouraging users to purchase Control Resonant, reflecting widespread recognition of Remedy's unique contributions to gaming.
- Despite mixed past outcomes where critical acclaim did not always translate into profits, Control Resonant's strong launch suggests it may be a commercial turning point for Remedy Entertainment.
