The Finnish studio Remedy Entertainment unexpectedly announced that after an agreement and signing a contract with the Rockstar Games, they set to work on a remake of the first and second parts of the legendary shooter Max Payne. They immediately supplemented their announcement on Twitter with a press release, in which representatives of Remedy and Rockstar praised the agreement, and according to the responses, it is clear that this is no different on the part of the series’ fans.
“Both games have left an indelible mark and were praised for their neo-noir atmosphere, groundbreaking story and bullet-shootings,” the press release said. He subsequently confirms that both remakes are being developed by Remedy for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series, where they will be powered by Northlight’s own engine. It’s the technology he’s running on Control, CrossfireXQuantum Break and will use it as well Alan Wake 2. The development will be financed by Rockstar and the volume of provided funds is said to correspond to the current standard of AAA games from Remedy.
We are pleased to announce that we will remake the iconic Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, in a new development agreement with Rockstar Games.
Read the full press release here: https://t.co/gx9tuH425j
— Remedy Entertainment (@remedygames) April 6, 2022
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According to Sam Houser, the founder of the Rockstar Games, the idea came to remake the first two episodes directly by Remedy. Rockstar’s approval was needed because, although Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne from 2001 and 2003 are backed by Remedy, the rights to the series were sold to Rockstar. Prior to the transfer of rights, this company took care of the release of the second part and added the third part in 2012, which is also the last addition to the series.
Speaking for Remedy, CEO Tero Virtala said: “Max Payne has always had a special place in the hearts of all Remedy people, and we know that millions of fans around the world feel the same way. We are excited to be able to work with our Rockstar Games partners again to re-communicate the story, action and atmosphere of the original games to players. ”
We are excited to be able to work with our Rockstar Games partners again to re-provide players with the story, action and atmosphere of the original games in a new form.
However, the project is at the very beginning, so it is difficult to predict when the reworked Max Payne (and whether his face will still be Sam Lake) will come out – there was no indication from Remedy or Rockstar in this regard, which is not the case or too surprising. Given that the signing of the contract is just beginning, the whole project may take a few more years. In addition, Remedy is in one round and in addition to the recently announced druhého Alana Wakea they also have to work on game from the common universe of Alan and Control or cooperative FPS action Vanguard.
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