There’s a strange story doing the rounds that PlayStation may be partnering with Max Payne developer Remedy on a new game. It’s worth noting that the platform holder has already been fairly pally with the Finnish studio since it signed marketing rights to upcoming third-person shooter Control, but some feel that the Alan Wake maker may be working on something new for Sony – perhaps even as an exclusive.
The speculation started last month, when Shuhei Yoshida travelled to Helsinki to visit both Remedy and Housemarque. While it could be put down to the affable executive simply being in the area, it’s interesting that the Worldwide Studios president took the time to visit the studio – especially seeing as its upcoming title is being published by 505 Games.
The plot has since thickened, however, with the Quantum Break creator also visiting both Naughty Dog and Insomniac Games in quick succession. Sony often encourages collaboration between the studios it’s working with, and while this could all ultimately be redundant speculation, it’ll be fascinating to see whether it stops off at any other PlayStation studios, like Sony Santa Monica.
As we said at the start of the article, this is all very much speculation right now, and could be little more than coincidence. There’s no question that Remedy’s eye for single player, story-driven games would be a good fit for Sony, though – and with the studio completely independent, there’s nothing to stop PlayStation signing it up to make an exclusive. Could we see a potential partnership come to fruition on PS5? Stranger things have happened.
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i mean it would be a good way to counter some of those new MS studio's.
I wouldn't mind it. Sony's been good to 2nd party developers. I like Remedy, I'm hoping something comes of this.
What is also funny if I remember correctly there new game 'control' actually gets slightly more content on PlayStation
@FMG_MADLOO87 It does, yes — Sony has the marketing deal. This could all be related to that, but feels like there's more going on behind the scenes to me.
@Neolit
To be fair I'm with you on that. I mean without decent funding what are the chances of getting a Max Payne 4?
An exclusivity deal funded by Sony may see it happen.
If it does I'd say take it back to its roots, focus on a good story and it could be fantastic.
'News: some fans think...'
Joke aside it's an interesting speculation.
I'd like them to make more grounded games though
@neolit Sadly Rockstar own the Max Payne IP since they made the third one. I do believe they own Alan Wake though.
Well Sony are looking at acquisitions as mentioned by Jim Ryan recently and I do believe they have hired someone to do just that. Not saying Sony are buying Remendy but they are shopping so it can't be ruled out.
There is actually alot of smoke to suggest Sony have aqcuired a new studio(s) for an announcement in the coming months. And i think it was last week they were advertising for someone to manage the smooth transition of newly aquired studios into sony worldwide studios.
Its not beyond the realms of possibility to suggest that both Remedy and Housemarquee have been signed up. They are credible and likely targets for aquisition. Moreso than someone like insomniac
@get2sammyb Maybe it depends on Control's success on PS4? They could have some wait and see approach to it all.
Just gimme a new Max Payne, man! Or something noir-ish like the first one.
@jdv95 defitnetly Microsoft got ninja theory.that was a PlayStation mostly for PlayStation.now ps strikes back and get remedy studio.former Microsoft.so make it happen Sony.word up son
max Payne 3 is easily one of my top 10 games on the ps3.even without remedy studios.rockstar.did a amazing job.g.o.a.t.word upson
I think there is something to this. I think there's at least a deal in Sony's favour regarding Remedy. How far that goes though, remains to be seen.
If Remedy did become a PlayStation studio, I would be exceptionally excited by it as Remedy often make great games.
Max Payne 4 baby let's go!
*yeah, I know Rockstar have it and that but come on, we can dream!
I wouldn’t be upset if Sony purchased Remedy, Insomniac, FromSoftware, and PlatinumGames. Not one bit...
@Rob_230
I agree. Would be more likely than insomniac imo
It’s always so surreal seeing a real-life Max Payne.
To me, Control looks a lot like Quantum Break in a lot of ways - obviously missing the tie in to a TV show but there does look like a lot of similarities. Its not a game on my Radar and haven't really seen a decent game from Remedy since Alan Wake - which I think I enjoyed more because it was like plying out a Stephen King story - one of my favourite authors.
I couldn't care less if Remedy are partnering up with Sony and making an Exclusive for Playstation. If its any good, I will play it. As I said though, I don't think Remedy have made a 'must' have game for many years - its nearly 10yrs since Alan Wake and 16yrs since Max Payne 2. They are supposedly working on the single player parts of CrossFire HD and CrossFire 2 - Tactical First Person Shooters for Microsoft Windows so we will no doubt get to hear of any additional projects in a few years after Control releases - no doubt they will be keeping that a secret right now as it will most likely be on the next gen console(s) anyway.
This does seem like the kind of subtle, playful teasing that Shuhei and Friends enjoy doing. Their MO has been high-quality narrative-driven single-player games, so Remedy is already in their wheelhouse. With Quantic Dream going multi-platform, it also kind of fills their place. Sony seems to want to stay at the forefront of "interactive cinema" type experiences as well, which makes sense given that they're a major player in the media industry.
I don't mean to be a hater, but I cringed hard when Ninja Theory showed that online-only brawler, Bleeding Edge. I'm sure it'll be fun for the right audience, but what a departure from Hellblade! Granted, it seems like a side-project and MS just wanted to get titles on stage.
Seems like a partnership of some sort. I would love a sequel to Alan Wake (loved it on my unfaithful times on xbox360) or some new IP.
That would be great news, Sony needs to expand more since Microsoft has bought so many studios.
Remedy made my favorite game of the first period of current gen, Quantum break, so I'm completely loyal to them. Control is day one and I hope next Sony exclusivity.
Remedy would be a good acquisition imo. Maybe they are visiting other Sony studios to get feedback on what life after a Sony buyout is like...?
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