17th April 2026 Poets of the Fall Releases New Single, Black Waters Celebrating 20 Years Since Carnival of Rust

This morning, Poets of the Fall, the real-life band behind Old Gods of Asgard, released their latest single, Black Waters! Originally intended as a potential track for their 2006 album, Carnival of Rust, the band revisited and developed it to mark the album's 20th anniversary. 

The single is paired with a new music video, thematically reminiscent of Cradle in Love and Moonlight Kissed, and featuring the full band. Once again, Miika Hakala returned to the helm as director, in a collaboration which has spanned almost a decade. For the beautiful internal shots, the team travelled a little further out, recording at the stunning Tervakoski Manor in Janakkala. 

The track will be a part of a special Carnival of Rust 20th anniversary vinyl, sold at the Backstage Rockshop, and set to be released on May 8th 2026. The album consists of thirteen songs across two vinyls, housed in a gatefold sleeve. On the addition of the new track, the listing reads, "The anniversary pressing features a previously unreleased single, 'Black Waters', presented as a final added chapter to the album’s story. Unearthed from the original recording sessions and completed in the present day, the track feels less like an outtake and more like a voice that finally found its moment."

Alan Wake and Control fans will likely also know Poets of the Fall by their fictional alter-ego, Old Gods of Asgard. The group was founded in 2003, debuting with Late Goodbye, as heard in Max Payne 2. With over two decades of wonderful music, Carnival of Rust remains a standout in their collection and a fan favourite. It was the album and song that proved that the band had a future and an eager audience, standing on its own. With Carnival of Rust, Poets of the Fall reached high in the domestic charts, where it remained for several months, received awards for both the album and the single, and built on their successes from Signs of Life.

Black Water Lyrics

Sunlight, the peace is broken, I'm awakened, by its spear

Dark sight, sees only sorrows, and corrodes, till nothing's clear

Hold on let me think this through, I still remember you as you were

Black waters, flow in this river, is it the end it holds beneath, or my deliverance

Black waters, carry me over, where every tear is a kiss of forgiveness

Black waters, hungry fathoms, we make strange lovers

Morning, has won the duel, of renewal we're made to chase

Bewitching as by rule us to don our unblemished grace

And all the things we left unsaid, like fallen leaves lay dead, cos you're not there

Hold on let me think this through, I still remember you and the way we were

Black waters, flow in this river, is it the end it holds beneath, or my deliverance

Black waters, carry me over, where every tear is a kiss of forgiveness

Twilight, just a token, a softly spoken, symbol of peace

Go on, let nothing hold you down, no regrets, unbound, walk on air

Black waters, flow in this river, is it the end it holds beneath, or my deliverance

Black waters, carry me over, where every tear is a kiss of forgiveness

Black waters, hungry fathoms, we make strange lovers

We make strange lovers

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16th April 2026 Kinetic Games Reveals Alan Wake 2 x Phasmophobia Limited Time Event, Starting May 12th

Tonight, Remedy Entertainment and Kinetic Games have announced a new collaboration, which sees Alan Wake 2 colliding with the spooky world of Phasmophobia for a limited-time event coming May 12th.

In a surprise reveal at the Galaxies Spring '26 livestream, the minute-long trailer hinted at some of the cursed locations the investigators will be tasked with exploring, paired with narration by Alan Wake actor Matthew Porretta. (Matthew Porretta. Making terrifying games more reassuring since 2010. Will he be singing? We can only hope.)

Over shots of abandoned dining room, a forgotten campground, we hear the familiar voice, "Everywhere the investigator looked, there were signs of two worlds colliding. Glimpses into a mystery. Clues that teased. Out-of-place objects and signs, yet nothing that revealed it fully. This was a story told somewhere else. Where the pages of the manuscript had been written. From where the writer of the story was desperately reaching for the light. And with that act, he was threatening to spill out the darkness of his prison. A writer by the name of Alan Wake."

In a press release following the broadcast, Sam Lake, Creative Director at Remedy, wrote, “There are many fans of Phasmophobia at Remedy, so it was a thrilling opportunity to bring these two horror worlds together. It was a joy to write for this collaboration. As Alan Wake writes a new manuscript in the depths of the Dark Place, the paranormal investigators of Phasmophobia find themselves trapped in a horror story. Our two twisted worlds amplify each other perfectly.”

Created by Kinetic Games, Phasmophobia is an early access game that tasks teams (up to four players) with stepping into the boots of paranormal investigators. (Though single player is always an option for the brave). These intrepid investigators are armed with ghost-hunting equipment, including sound recorders and video cameras. Their goal is to gather evidence across a series of haunted locations, and *checks notes* not die in terrifying ways.  Fuelling the fear, the dev team has been inspired by ghost tales from all over, from the Banshees of Irish legend to the Oni of Japanese folklore. So, THAT'S relaxing. 

As for the Alan Wake 2 collaboration, more details are promised soon! For now, mark your calendar for the event running May 12th to June 2nd. 

Wake, you could have written yourself into Stardew Valley or Powerwash Simulator 2, you mad man. 

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16th April 2026 Press Release: Alan Wake 2 Enters Phasmophobia in First-Ever Collaboration Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 16th, 2026

Alan Wake 2 Enters Phasmophobia in First-Ever Collaboration Event

A limited-time crossover event brings the world of Alan Wake 2 into Phasmophobia on May 12

(Espoo, Finland – April 16, 2026) – Today, Remedy Entertainment and Kinetic Games announced “Phasmophobia by Alan Wake”, a limited-time in-game event that brings the world of Alan Wake 2 into Phasmophobia. Revealed during the Twitch Galaxies Showcase, the collaboration marks the first-ever crossover for Phasmophobia and will be available from May 12 through June 2 across all platforms.

Watch the Phasmophobia x Alan Wake 2 Event Announcement Trailer

In this event, elements of Alan Wake 2 begin to surface within Phasmophobia’s investigations, introducing new supernatural encounters and reshaping familiar locations.

“Working with Remedy has been an incredible experience, and the way these two worlds overlap has opened up some unsettling possibilities that we’re excited for players to explore,” said Daniel Knight, CEO of Kinetic Games. “It’s a natural crossover, and our art team has been hard at work capturing the atmosphere of Alan Wake 2, bringing the essence of some of the game's iconic locations into Phasmophobia. We can’t wait for fans of both games to see what the event has in store on May 12.”

“There are many fans of Phasmophobia at Remedy, so it was a thrilling opportunity to bring these two horror worlds together,” said Sam Lake, Creative Director at Remedy Entertainment. “It was a joy to write for this collaboration. As Alan Wake writes a new manuscript in the depths of the Dark Place, the paranormal investigators of Phasmophobia find themselves trapped in a horror story. Our two twisted worlds amplify each other perfectly.”

Phasmophobia puts teams of up to four players in the role of paranormal investigators, using ghost-hunting equipment to gather evidence across haunted locations. Since launching in Early Access in 2020, it has become a global hit, with over 27 million copies sold and a highly engaged player community.

“Phasmophobia by Alan Wake” will be available for a limited time from May 12 to June 2. More details will be shared soon.

Follow Alan Wake: 
X: http://twitter.com/alanwake 
Facebook: http://facebook.com/alanwake 
Instagram: http://instagram.com/alanwakeofficial 

All of the latest assets for Alan Wake 2 are available here.  

Remedy Entertainment:
Thomas Puha, Communications Director
Phone: +358 9 435 5040
Email: thomas.puha@remedygames.com

Miika Huttunen, Senior Communications Manager
Phone: +358 9 435 5040
Email: miika.huttunen@remedygames.com


ABOUT REMEDY
Remedy Entertainment Plc is a pioneering, globally renowned video game company founded in 1995 and headquartered in Finland with an office in Stockholm, Sweden. Known for its story-driven and visually stunning action games, Remedy has created multiple successful, critically acclaimed franchises such as Control, Alan Wake, and Max Payne. Remedy also develops its own Northlight® game engine and tools technology that powers many of its games. Remedy’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki’s main list. https://www.remedygames.com/

ABOUT ALAN WAKE 2 
Alan Wake 2, developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Epic Games Publishing, is a critically acclaimed survival horror sequel that has won over 200 industry awards. 

The game features two playable protagonists: FBI agent Saga Anderson, investigating a series of ritualistic murders in the Pacific Northwest, and Alan Wake, a writer trapped in the Dark Place, a nightmare version of New York City. 

Powered by Remedy’s Northlight engine, Alan Wake 2 blends cinematic storytelling with intense survival horror gameplay, as two separate realities begin to intertwine in unexpected ways. 


ABOUT KINETIC GAMES
Founded in 2020, Kinetic Games is an independent development studio based in the UK. This small but mighty team’s goal is to create genre-defining games and build engaged communities around them. Kinetic Games’ first title, Phasmophobia, has sold over 25 million copies so far in Early Access thanks to an agile development team and a strong focus on player feedback.  

In 2026, Kinetic Games launched Kinetic Publishing to champion and support the independent games development space. 

To find out more about partnerships and opportunities with Kinetic Games, visit the official website and follow them on X and LinkedIn. 


ABOUT PHASMOPHOBIA
Phasmophobia puts teams of up to four players in the role of paranormal investigators. Armed with specialist ghost hunting equipment, players collect supernatural evidence in a variety of haunted locations. Following its entry into early access in September 2020, Phasmophobia quickly became a global phenomenon, captivating millions of players with its immersive gameplay, chilling atmosphere and cooperative ghost hunting mechanics. All rights reserved© Kinetic Games. Phasmophobia, the Phasmophobia logo and Kinetic Games are either ® or TM, Kinetic Games Limited. All other trade names are © to the respective owner. 

To stay up to date, follow Phasmophobia on X, Instagram and TikTok, or join the official Discord. 

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13th April 2026 Poets of the Fall To Release New Single, Black Waters on Friday [UPDATED]

If you're eager to hear some new Poets of the Fall music, you won't have to wait too long! The band has revealed that they will be launching their next single, Black Waters, this Friday.

The track was originally created during the recording sessions for the Carnival of Rust album back in 2006, but ended up on the cutting room floor. Now, twenty years later, the team has returned to refine and include it in their anniversary celebrations. The single, along with a music video, will be released at the end of this week  

Writing on their official social media channels, the band posted, "Black Waters - our new single and music video are out this Friday, April 17th! 20 years in the making, the story of Black Waters began during the recording sessions of Carnival of Rust. The time has finally come to finish the song and complete the story… Join us for the video premiere chat on Friday at 12pm Finnish time / 9am UTC - stay tuned for the link & more!"

Alan Wake and Control fans will likely also know Poets of the Fall by their fictional alter-ego, Old Gods of Asgard. The group was founded in 2003, debuting with Late Goodbye, as heard in Max Payne 2. With over two decades of wonderful music, Carnival of Rust remains a standout in their collection and a fan favourite. It was the album and song that proved that the band had a future and an eager audience, standing on its own. With Carnival of Rust, Poets of the Fall reached high in the domestic charts, where it remained for several months, received awards for both the album and the single, and built on their successes from Signs of Life.

To mark the twentieth anniversary, the band celebrated the milestone with a sneak peek into their song iteration process, released a new line of merchandise, and announced their Echoes of the Carnival Tour for later this year. They will also be commemorating the anniversary with a special Carnival by the Sea evening in Helsinki in September. 

Source & Image: Poets of the Fall's Facebook Page

Updated 15/4/26: In preparation for Friday, the video listing has now gone live! Director Miika Hakala has been announced as connected with the project and, as tradition, has posted the first snapshot of the upcoming music video. 

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