Remedy Entertainment returns to profit as Control Resonant tops one million sales

Finnish game developer Remedy Entertainment announced that Control Resonant has become the fastest-selling release in its more than 31-year history. Following its launch in September, the self-published title crossed one million units sold as of October 15. The surge drove third-quarter revenue up 226 percent year over year to €39.6m, pushing the studio to an operating profit of €0.6m compared to a €16.4m loss during the same period last year. [1][2]

CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon described the launch as a defining milestone for the company's first self-published project of this scale. The United States accounted for nearly half of the game's player base across PC and console, followed by Chinese-speaking territories and the United Kingdom. Remedy also noted that nearly half of all players were newcomers to the franchise, while the original 2019 Control experienced an accompanying lift in sales. [1][2]

The title garnered an 83 score from critics on Metacritic alongside a 91% rating on Steam, though Eurogamer noted its narrative changes drew some mixed reactions compared to the original. Gaudechon stated that the game's momentum provides a strong financial footing for future projects, which include the studio's upcoming remakes of Max Payne 1 & 2. [1][2]