Annapurna will fund 50% of the development for Control 2 and will acquire the rights to adapt Remedy's franchises for film or television
Remedy Entertainment announced a deal with film company Annapurna Pictures, the "parent" of game publisher Annapurna Interactive. They have become strategic partners.
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The public was informed of the following deal terms:
- Annapurna will cover half of the expenses related to the development of Control 2. The amount is undisclosed;
- After recouping investments, Remedy will start receiving the majority of the game's revenue;
- Annapurna will hold the rights to adapt the Control and Alan Wake franchises for "film, television, and other audiovisual formats." No specific announcements have been made by the companies;
- The majority of revenue from audiovisual productions will go to Annapurna;
- Remedy will retain other rights to the franchises and will remain the publisher of Control 2.
According to Remedy, the partnership with Annapurna is an exciting opportunity for the studio. It will allow Remedy to focus on the development of Control 2 and its other games, making them the best they can be.
