Remedy Entertainment is quietly developing a new title that industry watchers believe could be the next Alan Wake installment. This speculation matters because the studio’s previous entry, Alan Wake 2, achieved significant commercial success, selling over three million copies by August 2026. Players waiting for a sequel now have a concrete data point to track, even if the official title remains unconfirmed.
Director Kyle Rowley reveals unannounced project reached production readiness, sparking sequel rumors
The core of this rumor stems from LinkedIn activity by Kyle Rowley, who revealed in January 2025 that he is co-directing an unannounced game. Rowley previously served as the director for Alan Wake 2 and its expansions, Night Springs and The Lake House. His current project reached production readiness some time ago, suggesting it is well into development rather than in early pre-production.
Compounding the speculation is the current workload of Remedy’s Creative Director, Sam Lake. Lake has no active development role in the recently released Control Resonant, taking only a cameo appearance in the project. This absence from other major titles leaves him available to potentially direct and write the third Alan Wake entry, a role he held for the second game.
While the studio has not issued an official confirmation, the combination of Rowley’s history and Lake’s availability creates a strong case for Alan Wake 3. The unannounced project is likely a new entry in the series based on these personnel shifts. Until Remedy provides a public announcement, the project remains a high-probability rumor rather than a confirmed fact.


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