Remedy Entertainment Signs Agreement With Rockstar Games For New 'Max Payne' Project

Remedy is remaking the first two Max Payne games for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S (Photo: Remedy)

JAKARTA - Max Payne creator, Remedy Entertainment announced on Wednesday, April 6 that they will be working with Rockstar Games to remake the video games Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne.

According to a press release, the relationship between Remedy and Rockstar Games dates back to the original release of the games Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne developed by Remedy and published by Rockstar Games.

We are pleased to announce that we will remake the iconic Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, in a new development agreement with Rockstar Games.

Read the full press release here: https://t.co/gx9tuH425j

— Remedy Entertainment (@remedygames) April 6, 2022

Both games left an indelible mark on popular culture, praised for their neo-noir atmosphere, groundbreaking storytelling, and "bullet-time" shooters.

"We were thrilled when our old friends at Remedy approached us about a remake of the original Max Payne game," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games.

Houser also added that they are huge fans of the work the Remedy team has created over the years. "We can't wait to play this new version."

Remedy CEO Tero Virtala said that Max Payne has always held a special place in the hearts of everyone at Remedy, and also in the hearts of his millions of fans around the world.

"We are excited to be working with our partners at Rockstar Games once again for the opportunity to bring the story, action, and atmosphere of the original Max Payne game back to players in a new way," he said.

Under a development agreement signed today, Remedy will develop the game as a single title for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S using its Northlight game engine.

Meanwhile, Rockstar Games will fund the development of a game whose size will be in line with the production of a typical Remedy AAA game.

Under the agreement, Remedy has a royalty opportunity after Rockstar Games covers the development, marketing, and other costs of distributing and publishing the game.

Currently, this project is currently in the concept development stage.