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Remedy’s Sam Lake On Next Project: A “Crazy, Huge Budget, Dark Gothic Fantasy”

Sitting down with British GQ, Remedy’s Creative Director Sam Lake discusses the 13-year process for Alan Wake 2 and their next story project.
By Ashleigh Klein | 
First Published October 30, 2023, 06:49
Remedy’s Sam Lake On Next Project: A “Crazy, Huge Budget, Dark Gothic Fantasy”
(Picture: Twitter / Sam Lake)

Remedy Entertainment's latest offering, Alan Wake 2, received critical praise for its compelling narrative, stunning visuals, and impressive gameplay design. With the game being 13 years in the making, players have sunk their teeth into the depth-defying mystery that has reinvented the survival horror genre without being too cliche.

As for what's next for the studio, Creative Director Sam Lake revealed what dream project he wishes to work on next in a recent interview. As expected, his next ambitious project explores familiar genres and tones that have become synonymous with Remedy Entertainment despite his multi-year career, which doesn't appear to be slowing down soon.

Remedy Entertainment's Creative Director, Sam Lake, sat down with British GQ in a recent interview to discuss the development process for Alan Wake 2. Lake also discussed plans of what's to come following Alan Wake 2; when asked if he'll "do anything else," he responded that he's still thinking about it.

"There will be a time when I retire. It's just that… this has all been so engaging." Regarding if there's an ambitious project he dreams of working on next, Lake briefly hinted at what he desires to develop next: "One was this crazy, huge budget, dark gothic fantasy, which I haven't used for anything yet..."

Considered the studio's most ambitious project to date, the studio took a massive gamble by shifting from a single protagonist to dual protagonists (writer Alan Wake and FBI agent Saga Anderson) while blending live-action sequences with gameplay designs. For now, players can unravel the mysteries that took 13 years to conceptualize and develop in Alan Wake 2, with a planned DLC slated to release soon.

Alan Wake 2 is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam. Remedy Entertainment confirmed the New Game+ is arriving shortly post-launch, featuring increased difficulty and an "alternative narrative."

Ashleigh Klein

Written by Ashleigh Klein

Ashleigh was a former Features Intern at Glamour South Africa and previously worked as a Multimedia Journalist at IOL News and the Weekend Argus before reigniting her love for video games.

She now works full-time with GINX and can often be found exploring the worlds of Palia,  Conan Exiles, Elder Scrolls Online, and Elden Ring while trying to reach Infinite rank in Marvel Snap. Whilst she has seen improvements at farming in Stardew Valley (much thanks to Palia), Ashleigh more than makes up for it by being a decent Blastoise trainer in Pokemon GO.

While her gaming adventures take her to unique locations, she actively enjoys following trending stories within the Entertainment industry, just don't ask why her Letterboxd hasn't seen an entry in a while. If you manage to catch Ash in between playing games and watching Marvel or Star Wars shows, you can forward any gaming and entertainment news, tips, and tricks to her via email or on social media.