How many copies did Control sell?
Control has sold over 3 million copies across all systems, generating 92 million Euros in revenue, which is more than 3 times its development budget of under 30 million Euros. This commercial success has made Control a notable title in the gaming industry, with its unique blend of action and supernatural elements contributing to its appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Information About Control and Related Games
- Is there a Control 2?: Yes, Control 2 is in development, announced in June 2021, and it will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
- How many copies did Alan Wake sell?: Alan Wake has sold 0.71 million copies.
- How much did Quantum Break sell?: Quantum Break had less than 200K sales in US retail as of two months after its release.
- Was Quantum Break a flop?: Despite its poor sales, Quantum Break was the best-selling new intellectual property published by Microsoft since the launch of Xbox One at the time of its release.
- Is Quantum Break connected to Control?: Quantum Break contains numerous references to Remedy Connected Universe entries and is seemingly referenced in Control, although the Quantum Break IP is owned by Microsoft.
- Should I play Control or Alan Wake first?: It is not essential to play Control before Alan Wake 2, but Remedy recommends it for players interested in the lore and Connected Universe.
- Is Control connected to Alan Wake?: Yes, Alan Wake shares continuity with Control within the Remedy Connected Universe, with Control providing context and answers to many of Alan Wake’s mysteries.
- Are Alan Wake and Control in the same universe?: Yes, Alan Wake is established as taking place within the larger universe of Control, with Control providing insights into the events and characters of Alan Wake.
- Is there a true ending to Control?: The game concludes with Jesse escaping the nightmare world and shutting down the projector, closing the connection between the Hiss realm and The Oldest House.
- What happened to Casper Darling in Control?: Darling locked himself in Hedron’s chamber, preparing for a “journey” and to be “made to understand,” and is not heard from again except in a Hotline message.
- Is Control a AAA game?: Yes, Control is considered a AAA game, and its success has led to Remedy working on a new AAA project with Epic Games.
- Did Control make a profit?: Yes, Control has earned a 300% return on investment, making it a commercial success and allowing Remedy to generate significant revenue.
- Is Control an underrated game?: Despite its critical acclaim, Control is often considered underrated, especially compared to other releases in 2019 like Sekiro and Death Stranding.
- Does Control have DLC?: Yes, Control has two DLC storylines: The Foundation and AWE, which provide additional gameplay and story content.
- Is Max Payne connected to Control?: The official status is that Max Payne does not exist within the same universe as Control, Alan Wake, and other Remedy Connected Universe games.