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Control Resonant, the sequel to the 2019 game Control, is set to launch on September 24, shifting from ranged to melee combat and featuring Dylan Faden as the protagonist.
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Remedy Entertainment announced Control Resonant during the June 3 State of Play broadcast, with a launch date of September 24. The game is set in a Manhattan devastated by a paranormal disaster where reality, gravity, and physics are distorted. Unlike the original Control, which focused on gunplay with a transforming firearm, Resonant centers on melee combat. The protagonist is Dylan Faden, brother of the previous game's lead Jesse Faden. Dylan wields a transforming melee weapon called the Aberrant and confronts an unidentified cosmic entity. The game is described as a paranormal sci-fi action RPG that expands the scale, systems, and tension of its predecessor. It will be available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
In May 2026, Remedy's new CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon told The Game Business that the studio's flagship titles, including Alan Wake and Control, underperformed commercially. He outlined a strategy of IP franchising and multimedia expansion, including the upcoming Control Resonant, to reach a broader audience. This public admission of underperformance signals a shift toward more aggressive marketing and cross-media adaptation under his leadership.
Key facts
- Launch date
- September 24 ↗
- Protagonist
- Dylan Faden ↗
- Combat style
- Melee combat ↗
- Setting
- Manhattan devastated by a paranormal disaster ↗
- Platforms
- PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S ↗
- CEO statement on sales
- Remedy CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon said Control and Alan Wake underperformed commercially ↗
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All coverage
1h ago
Remedy Entertainment released the latest trailer for its upcoming sequel, Control Resonant, during gamescom Opening Night Live 2026. The new footage emphasizes the game's "mad world" and stylish action, set in a Manhattan distorted by paranormal phenomena. The game is scheduled for release on September 24, 2026, for PC, Mac, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players take on the role of Dylan Faden, the brother of the previous game's protagonist, Jesse Faden, as he searches for his missing sister. Combat in the sequel shifts away from guns, focusing instead on supernatural abilities and the melee weapon "Aberrant," which can transform into forms such as a two-handed hammer and dual blades. The game also features spaces altered by gravitational anomalies and multidimensional puzzles, marking a significant departure from the original Control's gameplay. The trailer follows a hands-on preview that described the game as so changed it could be considered a different genre from its predecessor. Control Resonant will also support DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction and path tracing on day one, as announced by NVIDIA.
Aug 19
Remedy Entertainment announced that Control Resonant has gone gold. The action-adventure RPG follows Dylan Faden, an FBC agent in Manhattan battling cosmic entities. It releases September 24 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The physical version is delayed to October 15. IGN is releasing exclusive gameplay footage, including a recent boss battle.
Aug 11
Remedy Entertainment's H1 2026 financial report shows Control Resonant has surpassed 1.5 million wishlists ahead of its September 24 release, and Alan Wake 2 has sold over 3 million copies since its 2023 launch. The studio says pre-orders are tracking well against comparable titles at the same point before release.
Aug 10
IGN released a 13-minute gameplay video of Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant, showing the Metro Fault mission. Players control Dylan Faden, an FBC agent in Manhattan battling cosmic entities. The mission grants the Reach grappling hook skill, requiring players to dodge trains and fight enemies underground. The game launches September 24 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Aug 9
Remedy Entertainment's lead gameplay designer Sergey Mohov told TechRadar that CONTROL Resonant takes about 30 hours to clear, with full completion expected around 50 hours. The action-adventure RPG follows Dylan Faden as he fights cosmic entities in Manhattan for the Federal Bureau of Control. Playing the previous CONTROL is not required; a story summary is included. The game releases September 24 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Aug 9
Independent developer Melioarc released a gameplay trailer for the tactical rogue-like deck-builder Crown Control on PC via Steam. The game features over 1,200 cards, 21 playable classes, and 300-plus relics, with turn-based combat on a grid. It supports up to 4-player online co-op. A demo and open test are planned for Q3 2026, with a target release in Q4 2026.
Aug 5
Level Infinite announced on August 5 that it will host a booth at gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, running from August 26 to 30. The booth, located at C071-A070 in Hall 6.1, will offer the first playable demo of Control Resonant, the sequel to Remedy Entertainment's 2019 action game Control. The game is scheduled for release on September 24 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players control Dylan Faden, brother of the first game's protagonist Jesse Faden, and explore a Manhattan distorted by paranormal threats. The demo will be available in a dedicated area within the Level Infinite booth. Also playable will be the console version of Dune: Awakening, an open-world survival game set on Arrakis, scheduled for release on September 22, and a new in-game event for Hunt: Showdown 1896. The booth will also feature unannounced titles available for play, along with activities such as the Wheel of Infinity prize game and photo spots themed around the exhibited titles.
Aug 5
KOMODO, the official distributor for Valve's Steam Controller in Japan and Taiwan, has announced that sales will resume on August 4 at 10:00 AM Japan time. The resale follows a failed restock on July 23, when heavy traffic caused a system failure that suspended sales. The controller, which launched in Japan on May 5 and sold out within hours, has remained sold out despite earlier restocks. The upcoming sale will include the same one-unit-per-person limit as before, and KOMODO has introduced SMS authentication as a measure to handle demand. The Steam Controller is priced at 17,800 yen and will be sold at KOMODO STATION in Japan. Valve has stated that demand for the controller has far exceeded expectations, and new orders are scheduled to ship in 2027. The restock covers both Japan and Taiwan, with the July 23 attempt also including South Korea and Hong Kong. Whether the August 4 sale proceeds smoothly remains to be seen, given the previous system failure.
Jul 21
Valve's Steam Controller will be restocked at KOMODO STATION on July 23 at 10:00 AM Japan time, priced at 17,800 yen. The controller, which originally launched on May 5, 2026, sold out within about 30 minutes in some overseas regions due to high demand. KOMODO, the official distributor for Steam products in Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, announced the restock on July 21. Purchases remain limited to one per person, and SMS authentication may be required at checkout for security. The restock covers shipments to Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The controller features TMR magnetic thumbsticks, high-definition rumble, and a gyroscope with capacitive touch. In June 2026, KOMODO revealed that demand far exceeded expectations, with estimated shipping times for new overseas orders pushed to 2027.
Jul 20
The 2.5D idol VTuber unit Rabi Pallet (Kanon Aozora, Yomogi Inumori) has begun general ticket sales for its August 2 real-life live 'No Control' at BUZZ music LABO Shinjuku. The show, themed as rebellion against predetermined harmony, arrives as the group approaches its fourth year of activity. Tickets are 3,000 yen plus a drink fee via Zaiko.
Jul 12
Automaton's 90th weekly roundup features seven game articles that drew attention, including the official release of Palworld with over 200,000 concurrent Steam players, and announcements for indie titles ECHOES, Anomaly Control Simulator, Touhou Crisis R, Sponge Break, Rogue Carrier, and a game about Steam sale buying.
Jul 10
Developer Mind Creations announced Anomaly Control Simulator for PC via Steam on July 10. The simulation game has players analyze and contain anomalous entities in a deep underground facility, using tools like flamethrowers and multi-tools. The game is influenced by the SCP Foundation collaborative writing project and the border inspection sim Papers, Please. Mind Creations is a new studio founded by industry veterans; this is its first Steam release.
Jul 9
Valve's Steam Controller is selling out as soon as it appears, according to an ASCII.jp gadget column. The author investigates why this gamepad has become so popular, noting its four back grip buttons, trackpads, and full remappability. After testing, he concludes it is surprisingly excellent.
Jun 19
Valve announced that new orders for the Steam Controller, which launched on May 5, 2026, will ship in 2027 due to demand far exceeding expectations. The company introduced a reservation queue system and is restocking with a one-per-person limit. In Japan, KOMODO STATION handles sales and currently lists the item as sold out.
Jun 17
Netgear announced the Align Controller, a hardware appliance that consolidates AV infrastructure services into a single unit. It hosts the Engage management software, enables secure remote access for up to five simultaneous users, and runs third-party applications. The company positions it as an open, cloud-managed platform for AV-over-IP deployments.
Jun 14
In an email interview with Game Spark, Valve's Steam Controller development team discussed the design philosophy behind the new model. Key points include input parity with the Steam Deck, ergonomic refinements, and the decision to add a second analog stick and dedicated D-pad based on user feedback from the original controller and Steam Deck.
Jun 10
Hecate Team, a subsidiary of Sunborn, announced on June 10, 2026, that the spin-off TPS Girls' Frontline: Fire Control will end service on August 26, 2026. The title launched in early access in Thailand in October 2025 and operated mainly in Southeast Asia. Hecate Team's next project is in preparation, while Sunborn has announced new titles Ricoraps: F and Dolls Frontline: Blue Covenant.
Jun 7
Remedy Entertainment released a new trailer and developer commentary video for Control Resonant at the PC Gaming Show 2026. The single-player action-adventure game launches September 24 on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store, as well as PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Jun 6
Remedy Entertainment's 'Control Resonant' is set to launch on September 24, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, and PC via Epic Games Store and Steam. The sequel shifts protagonist from Jesse Faden to her brother Dylan, who wields a transforming melee weapon called the Aberrant Form instead of the previous game's Service Weapon pistol. The setting moves from the closed Oldest House to an open, gravity-defying Manhattan, where reality is distorted by a supernatural force called Resonance. Combat emphasizes three-dimensional movement with floating, aerial dashes, and double jumps, combined with melee combos and psychic abilities. Enemies include the returning Hiss and a new faction called the Mold. The game introduces a new world editor using Universal Scene Description (USD) technology for real-time stage editing, running on Remedy's Northlight Engine. Creative Director Mikael Kasurinen and actor Sean Durrie (Dylan) were interviewed by Game Spark. The game will include Japanese voice and subtitles at launch, addressing a criticism of the original 'Control.'
Jun 4
Desborde Games is distributing the short walking simulator 'Control, I'm Not Coming Back' for free on Steam. The game, about a stranded astronaut drifting through space, has received over 1,500 user reviews with 98% positive, earning an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating. It can be completed in about an hour.
Jun 2
Remedy Entertainment announced during the June 3 State of Play broadcast that CONTROL Resonant, the sequel to the 2019 supernatural action game CONTROL, will launch on September 24. The game is set in a Manhattan devastated by a paranormal disaster, where reality, gravity, and physics are distorted. Unlike the original, which focused on gunplay with a transforming firearm, Resonant centers on melee combat. The protagonist is Dylan Faden, brother of the previous game's lead Jesse Faden. Dylan wields a transforming melee weapon called the Aberrant and confronts an unidentified cosmic entity. The game is described as a paranormal sci-fi action RPG that expands the scale, systems, and tension of its predecessor. It will be available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
May 27
Remedy Entertainment's new CEO, Jean-Charles Gaudechon, told The Game Business that the studio's flagship titles underperformed commercially. He outlined a strategy of IP franchising and multimedia expansion, including the upcoming Control Resonant, to reach a broader audience.
May 19
Piccoma, the Kakao-owned digital comics and novels platform, announced on April 27 that it will introduce a short-form animation category called "ANIME" in late May. The category has entered a pre-launch phase, with early preview events letting select users watch upcoming titles before the official rollout. Branded as "Watch Piccoma," the new section marks the platform's expansion into serialized video content. The animations will be based on works originally published on Piccoma, including manga, webtoons, and web novels. The production process uses AI technology in certain stages while keeping human oversight for creative direction and quality control. Piccoma will adopt an episode-based monetization system similar to its existing content model: users can rent individual episodes or access select content for free through the "Wait Until Free" model, which unlocks episodes after a 23-hour waiting period. Six webtoons will have anime adaptations available at launch: The Viridescent Tiara, The Reincarnated Assassin Is a Swordmaster, Post-Possession Damage Control, Jack Be Invincible, Why Yuria Hid Her Wealth, and Destined to Be an Outcast. The anime are only available within the Piccoma app, but video previews for each title are on Piccoma's website.