Remedy Entertainment has filed a new trademark for 'Alan Wake's Return', signaling potential activity in the franchise after a decade of silence. This development matters to players who have waited ten years for a successor to the original psychological thriller. The filing suggests the studio is protecting intellectual property for a project that may finally move forward.
Trademark filing signals potential new project after decade
The trademark application centers on the specific title 'Alan Wake's Return', distinguishing it from previous iterations of the franchise. Remedy Entertainment, the Finnish developer behind the series, is the entity behind this legal filing. The project appears to be a distinct entry rather than a simple rebranding of existing content.
This trademark filing occurs approximately ten years after previous related trademark activity for the Alan Wake series. The documentation includes unspecified changes compared to earlier iterations, leaving the exact nature of the project unclear. We do not yet know if this represents a direct sequel, a remake, or a new spiritual successor.
We've been tracking Alan Wake closely — see our earlier coverage on Alan Wake 2 Update Adds FSR. The studio continues to support the existing titles with updates while this new trademark sits in the legal pipeline. The filing itself does not confirm a release date or platform availability for the new project.
Remedy Entertainment is currently protecting the 'Alan Wake's Return' name through this trademark registration. The filing confirms the studio is actively considering new content for the franchise after a long hiatus. Players should monitor official channels for further details as the project status remains unconfirmed.
Source: Insider Gaming
