Remedy Entertainment undergoes significant change as CEO Tero Virtala steps down after a disappointing performance of the Control spin-off, FBC: Firebreak. Virtala had been at the helm since 2016 but will be succeeded by board member Markus Mäki as interim CEO. The leadership change comes following a profit warning linked to weak sales despite improved metrics in the game's recent updates. Remedy's internal targets for FBC: Firebreak have not been met, leading to dissatisfaction with the game's performance on platforms like Steam. Although the game was designed to evolve post-launch, Remedy remains optimistic about its core gameplay as positive reviews emerged from engaged players. The studio is also focusing on the development of Control 2 and the Max Payne remakes while Alan Wake 2 recently turned profitable.

What led to Tero Virtala's resignation from Remedy Entertainment?

Tero Virtala resigned from Remedy Entertainment as a response to disappointing sales of the game's Control spin-off, FBC: Firebreak, which failed to meet internal performance targets despite some positive player feedback.

FBC: Firebreak is notable for being Remedy's first online multiplayer game, branching out from their usual single-player experiences like Alan Wake and Control. The game was intended to offer an evolving gameplay experience but struggled with its initial launch. Remedy is known for its narrative-driven titles and has a dedicated fan base looking forward to their upcoming projects, especially with franchises like Control and Max Payne in active development.