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Control Resonant Has Leaked, But There's a Push Among Some Pirates to Pay For It Anyway
IGN • • technology
Key Points:
- Control Resonant, released today on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, has already been pirated, but some pirates are choosing to buy the game to support Remedy, the developer facing financial challenges.
- Remedy, known for titles like Max Payne, Alan Wake, and Control, has struggled with sales recently, prompting fans and some pirates to encourage purchasing Control Resonant to help keep the studio afloat.
- Discussions on piracy forums and Reddit reveal a rare sentiment among some pirates to financially support Remedy, citing the studio’s unique and innovative games as deserving of success.
- Remedy's CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon highlighted strong pre-order numbers and wishlists for Control Resonant, expressing confidence in the game’s market positioning and its role in establishing a lasting franchise.
- Beyond Control Resonant, Remedy is working on Max Payne remakes and an unannounced project, with plans to expand its own franchises Control and Alan Wake within the Remedy Connected Universe.
