The newly appointed CEO of Remedy has emphasized the importance of focusing on the company's intellectual property and learning from past errors

According to Jean-Charles Gaudechon, the newly appointed CEO of Remedy, the company plans to focus extensively on enhancing its own intellectual properties, placing a core emphasis on strengthening its leading franchises.

This strategic decision stems from insights gained when the studio ventured into a new gaming genre with "FBC: Firebreak," their inaugural self-published title, which proved to be more challenging than expected.

"Reflecting on past decisions, while it's easy to critique in hindsight, developing a game—especially a hit one—is a daunting task," Gaudechon shared with The Game Business. He expressed admiration for the former leadership and existing team, acknowledging the difficulties encountered when transitioning to a different genre.

Following the game's release in June, Remedy revised its financial forecast for the fiscal year 2025 due to disappointing sales and recorded an impairment charge of €14.9 million.

Despite the game's underperformance on its intended primary sales platform, Steam, Remedy expressed dissatisfaction with the consumer uptake.

The last substantial content update for "Firebreak" was released earlier this year, with promises that the game will continue to be supported and accessible to players "for years to come," as detailed in new reports.

Gaudechon highlighted the importance of learning from this first self-published endeavor, noting that "FBC: Firebreak" was launched on a smaller scale compared to the upcoming "Control Resonant," emphasizing the necessity of effectively managing the game process, positioning, and community engagement.

Gaudechon reaffirmed that the company will continue to develop its well-established franchises, stating, "Remedy stands as one of the leading game creators with distinctive signature games."

In a related development, Remedy has inked a deal with Annapurna in 2024 to finance "Control Resonant" and adapt both the "Control" series and "Alan Wake" for TV and film, as per recent announcements.

Gaudechon expressed a desire to capitalize on their existing successes, lamenting that "Alan Wake" and "Control" have not achieved expected sales figures, highlighting the need for maximizing their potential before expanding. He sees cross-media ventures as a means to broaden their reach.

The CEO noted a reluctance to pursue markets that do not align with Remedy's core strengths, such as mobile-free-to-play games unless they relate to its primary IPs and expertise. He stressed the importance of staying true to the company's focus on narrative-driven, single-player experiences.

Gaudechon concluded that as the industry shifts towards products designed for fast profit, Remedy will stand out through its creative identity and commitment to originality, a distinction the studio has painstakingly developed over time.