“Control 2 continues in the proof-of-concept stage,” the developers declare in the note.

We will continue at this stage for the next few quarters.

I’m not sure what I want from a Control sequel.

Concept art for Condor, a co-op spin-off to Control, showing four agents waiting on a bench with an occupied body bag in front of them.

More weirdness, I guess, but that’s also what I want from most sequels.

A touch more emphasis on investigation, ethereal story sequences, and non-combat puzzles, perhaps?

Much as I enjoyed the original, it’s a bit of a meatgrinder in places.

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As for the Max Payne remakes, these have “progressed into the production readiness stage”.

It’s a story-driven game concept he’s had on the shelf for a while, apparently.

I can’t quite picture you in chainmail, but by all means try it.

In the shorter term, here’swhat to expect from Alan Wake 2’s DLC and NG+ modes.

Our review will be with you soon - here are Katharine’sopening impressions.