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Fans ofControland the world that it shares with theAlan Wakegames may have much to look forward to, as a new trademark filed by Remedy Entertainment provides more information pertaining to the next game in the series. It’s known that Remedy apparently has a number of different projects in the works, but new information suggests that the studio has even grander aspirations for the future of theControluniverse than fans had expected.
First released in 2019,Controlis set within thesame universe as theAlan Wakeseriesand potentially other games from Remedy as well. Set within the confines of a paradimensional location known as the Oldest House, the story focuses on the existence of a top-secret government agency known as the FBC, or Federal Bureau of Control, which is tasked with identifying and containing paranatural objects which can carry disastrous consequences for the natural world. The name of this organization may be familiar to some, as the Federal Bureau of Control plays a role in the much more recently-releasedAlan Wake 2.
Controlopened up a massively complex world which has seemingly unlimited potential for expansion, though Remedy has previously announced multiple directions for the series' future.As reported by RespawnFirst, a new trademark filed by Remedy for a title namedFBC: Firebreakincludes some details that suggest it will be a particularly grand project. The trademark includes various clothing and multimedia assets as well, possibly pointing toward a variety of related merchandise products and potentially even a watchable series or movie related to the world ofControl. It’s not yet clear whetherFBC: Firebreakis to be the official name for the confirmed sequel toControl,or the upcominglive service multiplayer title set in theControluniverseknown as Project Condor.
It could also be something else entirely, perhaps even aDLC expansion forAlan Wake 2. This wouldn’t be out of the question considering the tie-ins betweenControlandAlan Wake, though the trademark itself has certainly raised some eyebrows within both games' communities. The term “firebreak” can also be observed inControl, with a firebreak representing a huge, physical separator between two areas within the Oldest House with the intention of maintaining a more effective level of security when it comes to containing paranatural threats.
This might suggest thatFBC: Firebreakwill similarly be set within the Oldest House, making it appear that the trademark will most likely have more to do with Remedy’s upcoming multiplayer project. After themassive success ofAlan Wake 2, it seems likely that interest in future titles set within theAlan WakeandControluniverse will be greater than ever.
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Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Blending open-ended environments with the signature world-building and storytelling of renowned developer, Remedy Entertainment, Control presents an expansive and intensely gratifying gameplay experience.A corruptive presence has invaded the Federal Bureau of Control…Only you have the power to stop it. The world is now your weapon in an epic fight to annihilate an ominous enemy through deep and unpredictable environments. Containment has failed, humanity is at stake. Will you regain control?Can you handle the bureau’s dark secrets? Unfold an epic supernatural struggle, filled with unexpected characters and bizarre events, as you search for your missing brother, and discover the truth that has brought you here.
