Rockstar Games and Remedy Entertainment are reuniting for Max Payne 1 and 2 remakes, which are “in full production.” The latter sold the franchise to Rockstar owner Take-Two Interactive way back when, with Remedy’s own Sam Lake acting as the face of these classic games.
According to an Insider Gaming report, Remedy’s recent financial statement provided us with additional information regarding the upcoming Max Payne 1 and 2 remakes. The project is being handled by both Rockstar (whose owner holds the IP) and the series’ original creator, Remedy Entertainment. The exact scope of the collaboration wasn’t specified, but the report suggests the two studios are working hand-in-hand on the project.
The statement said Max Payne 1 and 2 remakes remain “in full production” and are progressing steadily. Remedy’s “collaboration with Rockstar Games remains close and productive, ensuring alignment as the project advances toward its next major phase.”
As said above, the statement didn’t provide further information on how this cooperation looks like, but it surely seems like the companies are approaching this from a common angle, which could only turn out well.
Remedy created the Max Payne franchise, publishing the first installment in 2001. It was followed by Max Payne 2 in 2003, with the franchise subsequently being sold to Take-Two Interactive, owner of Rockstar Games. The latter developed Max Payne 3, which came out in 2012, but failed to reach a status as iconic as the first two games.
Sam Lake of Remedy wrote the story for the first two titles, and even gave his likeness to the titular character. The fact that Rockstar and Remedy are now reuniting to reinvigorate these old classics is certainly a welcome one, especially if Lake ends up being the face of the titles just like he was all those years ago.
Published: Aug 13, 2025 10:32 am