Control 2 Seemingly Teased in Alan Wake 2: The Lake House DLC

As a seasoned Remedy Entertainment fan with years of gaming memories intertwined with their captivating narratives and immersive worlds, I find myself once again enthralled by the latest developments that have unfolded within the Remedy Connected Universe. The tantalizing glimpses of the upcoming “Control 2” teased in the recent “The Lake House” DLC for Alan Wake 2 has sent a wave of excitement coursing through me, much like Jesse Faden’s unparalleled power coursed through New York City during the events of the original game.

NOTE: There are spoilers ahead for Alan Wake 2: The Lake House.

Previously, Remedy Entertainment utilized the second expansion for “Control,” titled “AWE,” as a foundation for “Alan Wake 2.” In a similar fashion, it appears that the developer has employed a similar strategy with the recently launched “The Lake House” DLC for “Alan Wake 2,” subtly providing initial peeks at the upcoming sequel to “Control.

Near the culmination of the expansion, character Kiran Estevez is teleported to recognizable spots known as Control locations, first at the Oceanview Hotel and subsequently at the Panoptican within The Oldest House, which serves as the FBC’s main headquarters. Remarkably, in the Panoptican, she engages in dialogue with Dylan, the sibling of Control protagonist (and FBC Director) Jesse Faden.

The dialogue is often mysterious and intentionally obscure, yet it concludes with Dylan hinting at future events for Estevez, using visuals that appear to be from the game “Control 2”. These visuals suggest that the game might not take place inside the Oldest House as previously thought, but rather immerse players in New York City itself, which seems to have been tainted by the Hiss’ corruption.

“I’ve got some exciting footage for you! Check out the screenshots and full scenes of those locations, generously shared by IGN on their YouTube channel.

Indeed, before Alan Wake 2 was released last year, its writer and creative director, Sam Lake, had confirmed that the game would further develop and establish elements within the broader Remedy Connected Universe. This aligns well with the developer’s consistent approach.

Back in 2022, it was officially confirmed that development for “Control 2” was underway. More recently, it was disclosed that the game had reached a crucial production milestone, marking its readiness for full-scale production. Remedy Entertainment has also revealed that they will be taking on the role of publishers for this upcoming title.

In the world of Control, a separate cooperative game called Firebreak has been announced for release next year.