When it was announced back in 2022 that Max Payne 1 and 2 were finally getting the remake treatment, giving those classic neo-noir shooters a modern tweak, I was literally the happiest person alive – along with every other Max Payne fan, of course.
The idea of Remedy Entertainment and Rockstar Games partnering up again for another round sounds like a dream come true. However, we haven’t had a single concrete update on the project since then, which has left many players feeling confused about the actual state of development.
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For two years, we were basically standing in the dark. Or at least, that was the case until now! That’s because Remedy recently released its fiscal report for the past year and finally provided some much-needed updates regarding the Max Payne 1&2 remake. And I know, it might not be a full gameplay reveal, but it’s the first sign of life we’ve seen in a long time.
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For starters, according to the official document, the project is currently in full production. In development terms, this means the game is being actively built from the ground up.
While this is a somewhat timid update, it is also a pleasant surprise given that we weren’t even sure if the core production phase had officially kicked off yet. But as encouraging as that sounds, what really caught everyone’s attention happened during the Q&A session following the report.
At the 31:50 mark of the video presentation, Markus Mäki, Remedy’s interim CEO, dropped a surprising declaration that explains exactly why Remedy has been so silent about the remakes. “Unfortunately, the Max Payne communications are all driven by Rockstar,” Mäki stated. “So we are working on it hard, so that’s all I can say.”
While we always knew Rockstar Games was the publisher, many fans assumed Remedy would have a bit more autonomy in showing off their hard work. But, apparently, that isn’t the case. This creates a significant hurdle for the game’s visibility, as it is no secret to anyone that Rockstar is currently (and quite understandably) completely focused on Grand Theft Auto VI.
Markus Mäki, Remedy’s interim CEO, dropped a surprising declaration that explains exactly why Remedy has been so silent about the remakes
Right now, every single marketing resource and ounce of attention at Rockstar is pivoted toward GTA VI. Therefore, it is highly unlikely we will hear a single peep about Max Payne anytime soon – or at least not this year.
Until GTA VI finally launches, and the dust settles from that massive release, Max will likely have to stay in the shadows, even if the game is further along than we thought.
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Author: 360 Technology Group
