Remedy Entertainment is up to something, and the clues are starting to pile up. A mysterious code has appeared at the end of a YouTube video discussing Alan Wake 2’s Siren Society ARG, and fans are convinced it’s connected to Control 2. This comes just days before The Game Awards, where Remedy has a history of making major announcements. The hype train is leaving the station.
The Secret Code Discovery
YouTuber Jesse Cox recently uploaded a video exploring the Siren Society ARG that was featured in Alan Wake 2’s FBC DLC expansion. The DLC directly ties into the Federal Bureau of Control, the mysterious government agency at the heart of Remedy’s Control franchise. At the very end of the video, a cryptic code appears: 8ecEe.
Nobody knows what the code means yet. But the placement is suspicious. Why would a video about an Alan Wake 2 ARG end with an unexplained code unless it was leading somewhere? The Control and Alan Wake universes are already connected through what Remedy calls the Remedy Connected Universe, so cross-franchise teases aren’t just possible, they’re expected.
The Control Resonant Trademark
This ARG tease comes on the heels of another significant development. Just last week, Remedy filed a trademark for something called Control Resonant through their representatives at Nordia Attorneys at Law. The filing was spotted by MP1st and immediately sparked speculation.
There are a few possibilities for what Control Resonant could be:
- The official title or subtitle for Control 2
- A new piece of media in the Control universe, possibly the announced TV show
- Additional DLC content for the Control franchise
- A codename for an unannounced project
The timing of this trademark is what has everyone talking. It was filed exactly two weeks before The Game Awards on December 11. That’s not a coincidence in the gaming industry.
Remedy Loves The Game Awards
If you’ve followed Remedy over the years, you know The Game Awards is basically their playground. The studio announced Alan Wake 2 at The Game Awards back in 2021, catching everyone off guard. Then in 2023, they returned with what can only be described as a full musical performance featuring Sam Lake and the band Old Gods of Asgard to celebrate Alan Wake 2’s release.
Control itself has deep ties to the show as well. The original game earned 68 nominations across 2019 and 2020, winning 19 of those awards. It was named Game of the Year by major outlets including IGN, Game Informer, and GamesRadar. If there’s anywhere Remedy would want to reveal Control 2, The Game Awards makes perfect sense.
Where Control 2 Stands in Development
Remedy officially confirmed Control 2 was in development back in 2022. Since then, they’ve been relatively quiet about specifics, but their financial reports have provided some insight into the game’s progress.
According to Remedy’s most recent reports, Control 2 entered full production in 2025 after completing the production readiness stage. The focus is currently on gameplay, environments, and missions. The company stated they’re working on developing the game into a strong commercial offering, which suggests the project is past the experimental phase and into proper content creation.
Unlike the original Control, which was published by 505 Games, Control 2 will be self-published by Remedy. This gives them more control over timing, marketing, and announcements.
The Alan Wake 2 Connection
The Lake House DLC for Alan Wake 2 released earlier this year and directly connected to the Control universe. The expansion featured the Federal Bureau of Control heavily and ended with what many fans interpreted as a direct tease for Control 2. The Siren Society ARG that Jesse Cox’s video explores is part of this expanded universe content.
Remedy has been building their Connected Universe for years, and Control 2 seems to be the next major pillar. The threads between Alan Wake, Control, and even the upcoming Max Payne remakes are all being woven together in ways that suggest a much bigger picture.
What To Expect on December 11
Between the ARG code, the Control Resonant trademark, and Remedy’s history with the show, expectations are running high. A full Control 2 reveal with a trailer seems likely. We might also see FBC: Firebreak, the co-op Control spinoff that launched earlier this year, get additional content announcements.
For now, fans are busy trying to crack that 8ecEe code. If Remedy is running a proper ARG leading up to The Game Awards, more clues could surface in the coming days. The Oldest House has secrets, and Remedy loves making players work to uncover them.
FAQs
What is Control 2?
Control 2 is the upcoming sequel to Remedy Entertainment’s critically acclaimed 2019 action-adventure game Control. The sequel was officially confirmed in 2022 and entered full production in 2025. It will be self-published by Remedy for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
What is the Control Resonant trademark?
Control Resonant is a trademark filed by Remedy Entertainment’s legal representatives in late November 2025. While unconfirmed, it’s widely speculated to be either the subtitle for Control 2 or a related piece of Control media such as the previously announced TV show.
What is the Remedy Connected Universe?
The Remedy Connected Universe is an interconnected fictional universe that links Remedy’s games together. It includes Control, Alan Wake, and Alan Wake 2, with references and crossovers between the titles. The Lake House DLC for Alan Wake 2 directly featured the Federal Bureau of Control from the Control games.
When is The Game Awards 2025?
The Game Awards 2025 takes place on December 11, 2025. The show is hosted by Geoff Keighley and features both award presentations and major game announcements. Remedy has previously used the show to announce Alan Wake 2 in 2021.
What is FBC: Firebreak?
FBC: Firebreak is a 3-player cooperative first-person shooter set within the Federal Bureau of Control. It launched in June 2025 and takes place during the Hiss invasion of the Oldest House. Players take on the role of Firebreak, the Bureau’s emergency response unit.
What was the original Control game about?
Control follows Jesse Faden as she arrives at the Federal Bureau of Control, a secret government agency that investigates supernatural phenomena. She becomes the new Director of the Bureau and must fight the Hiss, a hostile force that has invaded the agency’s headquarters known as the Oldest House.
Conclusion
The pieces are falling into place for a Control 2 reveal at The Game Awards. Between the mysterious 8ecEe code at the end of Jesse Cox’s ARG video and the Control Resonant trademark filed just weeks before the show, Remedy is clearly building toward something. Add in the studio’s love affair with The Game Awards and the fact that Control 2 is now in full production, and the signs are impossible to ignore. December 11 could be the day the Federal Bureau of Control officially reopens its doors.