Control 2 will be an action-RPG, and the first game is getting a significant update in 2025

Remedy’s Control 2 has been announced as an “action RPG” by the developers. While some may argue that the first game was also an action-RPG due to its progression system and unlockable abilities, the industry trend of incorporating RPG elements into action games is prevalent. The announcement was made during Remedy’s investor presentation, where they also revealed that Control will receive a free update next year, and Alan Wake 2 has sold 1.8 million units. The debate over whether Control 2 being an action-RPG is a significant revelation continues, with the developers emphasizing it as “brand new information.”

Games journalists are faced with the dilemma of whether to sit through the full investor presentation in search of additional context or a unique angle for their coverage. The prospect of spending two hours listening to discussions about ROI with no substantial headline quote at the end is daunting. Such is the life of a games journalist, often toiling to uncover the next big story. The ongoing discussion revolves around whether Control was truly an action-RPG and what the emphasis on this label for Control 2 implies for its design.