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Control Resonant launched digitally on September 24, 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a packaged release set for October 15. Remedy is supporting the launch with hotfixes and has detailed a flexible assist mode ahead of the release.
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Oct 4
Remedy Entertainment's Control series stands at the release of its sequel, Control Resonant. The game launched digitally on September 24, 2026, for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store, plus PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It is the follow-up to 2019's Control and moves the protagonist role from Jesse Faden to her brother Dylan Faden, who navigates a Manhattan distorted by paranormal forces. The game swaps the original's transforming firearm for the Aberrant, a melee weapon that shifts into swords, a whip, a scythe, an axe, and a hammer. Combat drops guard and parry entirely, leaving dodge as the only defense and building a resource loop that rewards aggression. Remedy says clearing the main game takes about 30 hours, with full completion around 50 hours, and includes a story summary so prior play is not required.
Ahead of launch, Remedy detailed an assist mode with adjustable parameters for enemy aggression, dodge timing, bullet speed, damage taken and dealt, and stagger values, rather than fixed difficulty presets. The game was playable at gamescom 2026 and Tokyo Game Show 2026. It supports DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction and path tracing on day one. A packaged version for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S is scheduled for October 15, following a delay from the digital release date.
At launch, SteamDB recorded a peak of 34,345 concurrent players on the Steam version within a day, and Steam user reviews stood at about 87 percent positive from roughly 1,200 entries, giving a Very Positive rating. Remedy shipped Hotfix 1.3.3 alongside launch, lowering base health and stun thresholds for many enemies and some bosses and raising the maximum output of the Aberrant weapon and paranatural abilities. Remedy's H1 2026 financial report showed Control Resonant had surpassed 1.5 million wishlists before release.
The series' earlier entry, Control Ultimate Edition, saw a 90 percent discount on Steam to 450 yen in August, ahead of the sequel's launch. Elsewhere, Mind Creations renamed its SCP-inspired game from Anomaly Control Simulator to Anomaly Inspector Simulator after talks with Remedy, whose series inspired it.
Key facts
- Digital release date
- September 24, 2026 ↗
- Platforms
- PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store; PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X|S ↗
- Protagonist
- Dylan Faden, brother of original protagonist Jesse Faden ↗
- Melee weapon
- The Aberrant, which shifts into swords, a whip, a scythe, an axe, and a hammer ↗
- Steam peak concurrent players
- 34,345 within a day of launch ↗
- Steam review rating
- About 87 percent positive from roughly 1,200 user reviews, Very Positive ↗
- Hotfix content
- Hotfix 1.3.3 lowered base health and stun thresholds for many enemies and some bosses and raised the maximum output of the Aberrant weapon and paranatural abilities ↗
- Packaged release date
- October 15, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S ↗
- Playtime
- About 30 hours to clear, around 50 hours for full completion ↗
- Combat design
- No guard or parry; dodge is the only defense, with an assist mode for adjustable parameters ↗
Timeline
- Oct 3, 2026 Control Resonant Launches With 34,000 Steam Concurrents
- Oct 3, 2026 Sony Announces LISA of BLACKPINK DualSense Controller for October 30
- Oct 3, 2026 CONTROL Resonant Launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
- Oct 3, 2026 Logitech G Opens Pre-Orders For PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE And Four More Devices
- Sep 20, 2026 Control Resonant Preview Trades Jesse for Dylan and Manhattan
- Sep 16, 2026 Remedy Details CONTROL Resonant Assist Mode Ahead Of September 24 Launch
- Sep 16, 2026 Pincool Opens Steam Page For NOYAKI - CONTROLLED BURN, A Controlled-Burn Puzzle Game
- Sep 10, 2026 Anomaly Inspector Simulator Renamed to Avoid Confusion with CONTROL
- Sep 9, 2026 In Control: Rocketry Brings Hand-Built Spaceflight to PC in 2027
- Sep 8, 2026 Tramworks to Debut Motor-Driven Tram Controller at TGS 2026
- Sep 2, 2026 CONTROL Resonant Drops Guard and Parry for an Aggressive Melee Loop
- Aug 31, 2026 Control Ultimate Edition Hits 90% Off on Steam at 450 Yen
- Aug 29, 2026 Gundam X G-Controller Joins PROPLICA Line With Sound and Light Gimmicks
- Aug 28, 2026 Mouse Cursor Anime Gets Trailer, Visual, October 4 Premiere
- Aug 28, 2026 Control Resonant Gets Playable PS5 Demo at Tokyo Game Show 2026
- Aug 28, 2026 RetroCrush Adds Guyver OVA and Live-Action Dororo Film to August Slate
- Aug 27, 2026 After War Gundam X G Controller and Gundam Double X Figure Announced
- Aug 27, 2026 Control Resonant Gets New Trailer, Shows Dylan Battling in Collapsed Manhattan
- Aug 19, 2026 Control Resonant Goes Gold, Physical Release Delayed to October 15
- Aug 11, 2026 Control Resonant Wishlists Top 1.5 Million, Alan Wake 2 Sales Pass 3 Million
- Aug 10, 2026 Control Resonant 13-Minute Metro Fault Gameplay Video Released
- Aug 9, 2026 Remedy Says CONTROL Resonant Takes About 30 Hours to Clear
- Aug 9, 2026 Crown Control Gameplay Trailer Shows 4-Player Co-Op Deck-Building Strategy
- Aug 5, 2026 Control Resonant Gets First Playable Demo at Gamescom 2026
- Aug 5, 2026 Steam Controller Resale Set for August 4 After System Failure
- Jul 21, 2026 Steam Controller Restocked July 23, One Per Person Limit Returns
- Jul 20, 2026 Rabi Pallet Opens General Tickets for 'No Control' August Live
- Jul 12, 2026 Automaton's Weekly Roundup: 7 Game Articles This Week
- Jul 10, 2026 Anomaly Control Simulator Announced for PC, Merges SCP Lore with Papers, Please Gameplay
- Jul 9, 2026 Steam Controller Sells Out Instantly, Gamers Can't Find Stock
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- Release
- game · September 24 · 2026-09-10
- Release
- game · 2026-08-31 · Steam · 2026-08-31
- Noted
- underperformed commercially · 2026-05-27
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1d ago
A device believed to be the battery-swappable Nintendo Switch 2 headed for Europe appeared in a US FCC certification dated October 8, carrying the model number BEE-001(-01). Nintendo has said it will move the Switch 2 and several controllers to user-replaceable batteries for European battery rules, limited to regions where Nintendo of Europe operates. Separately, Japan's certification database shows BEE-021(-01) added to the Switch 2 GameCube controller on September 10.
5d ago
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6d ago
CONTROL Resonant released on September 24, 2026 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. At the time of writing, the PC version holds a metascore of 83 across 45 reviews, the PS5 version 83 across 76 reviews, and the Xbox Series X version 81 across 11 reviews. Reviews split on the shift in genre, protagonist and setting, with several citing late-game monotony in combat.
6d ago
ASCII.jp will show the ZENAIM ARCADE CONTROLLER LEVERLESS, a leverless arcade controller co-developed with ZETA DIVISION, at TOKYO Gaming-PC STREET 9 in Akihabara on October 10, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm. The controller supports a 0.75mm stroke, rapid trigger, and per-button user calibration. Admission is free at LIFORK Akihabara II.
Oct 4
Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant launches September 24 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Art director Elmeri Raitane said the team referenced DOOM for close combat while art staff were told not to reference other games. The action RPG follows Dylan Faden after a coma as he searches for his sister Jesse in a Manhattan hit by supernatural anomalies.
Oct 4
NVIDIA released the GeForce 617.14 WHQL driver on September 22, 2026, adding support for CONTROL Resonant, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remaster, AION2, and Gears of War: E-Day. All four support DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution and Multi Frame Generation, while CONTROL Resonant gains ray tracing through DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction. The driver also fixes Sega engine launch issues and Samsung Odyssey G95NC HDMI display problems.
Oct 4
OceanVeil will debut the English dub of Now That I Can Control Reality With A Mouse Cursor, I'm Gonna Click Away On The Girls! on October 4, the same day as the Japanese television premiere. The cast includes Ty Wilkins as Takumi Matsuo, Roo Ryder as Mone Himeno, Alexandria Loverro as Kaoru Nishimiya, and Sneha Kumar as Mirei Aida. Jordan Woollen directs the dub, with Laura K. Welsh adapting.
Oct 3
Remedy Entertainment released Control Resonant digitally on September 24, 2026 for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game is the sequel to Control, released in 2019, and shifts the protagonist from Jesse Faden to her brother Dylan Faden, who is sent into a Manhattan where reality and gravity are distorted. SteamDB recorded a peak of 34,345 concurrent players on the Steam version within a day of launch. Steam reviews stood at about 87 percent positive from roughly 1,200 user reviews, giving the game a Very Positive rating. Remedy shipped Hotfix 1.3.3 alongside launch, lowering base health and stun thresholds for many enemies and some bosses and raising the maximum output of the Aberrant weapon and paranatural abilities. A packaged version for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S follows on October 15, 2026.
Oct 3
Sony Interactive Entertainment will release a DualSense Wireless Controller "LISA" Limited Edition on October 30, sold in limited quantities on Amazon, with pre-orders opening October 2 at 10:00 for 12,480 yen. The design was made jointly with LISA of BLACKPINK. It is based on her preferred "Chroma Pearl" color and carries motifs of her signature bangs and eyes, stars, and the letters "LL." LISA said in a comment posted on the PlayStation Blog that she likes to spend free time playing games, that creating something people experience through play was a first for her, and that she wanted subtle details fans would notice right away while keeping her own style. The design was decided early in production through close coordination with LISA. The same PlayStation Blog post also shows apparel built on the touchpad motif, including T-shirts, hoodies, hats, tote bags, and a controller case, sold in limited quantities in the United States only.
Oct 3
Remedy Entertainment released CONTROL Resonant on September 24, 2026, the sequel to 2019's CONTROL. Players control Dylan Feyden, the brother of the previous protagonist, in a warped Manhattan, fighting with the shape-shifting melee weapon Aberrant. The game is available for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store, plus PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. In Japan, the digital standard edition costs 7,920 yen on Steam, Epic Games Store, and PlayStation Store, and 7,950 yen on Microsoft Store. The digital deluxe edition runs from 8,900 to 8,990 yen depending on storefront. A packaged version for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S is scheduled for October 15, with a SteelBook Edition that includes a case, a fine art print, and a key art poster. The game also supports GeForce NOW from launch, and a Mac version for Steam and the App Store is planned within 2026.
Oct 3
Logitech announced a full refresh of its PRO series of gaming devices on September 24, 2026, at the Logitech G PLAY 2026 event. Sofmap has begun taking pre-orders for five of the new models on its official online store, led by the competitive gaming mouse PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE. The mouse is an improved version of the PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE, with the Haptic Inductive Trigger System, actuation point adjustment in 10 levels, rapid trigger reset point in 5 levels, and haptic feedback in 6 levels. Logitech lists a direct sales price of 32,450 yen including tax and a release date of October 15. The pre-order slate also includes the keyboard PRO X2 RAPID at 35,750 yen, the headset PRO X3 LIGHTSPEED at 40,480 yen, the gaming mouse pad PRO X CONTROL at 9,900 yen, and the USB microphone YETI 2 at 26,180 yen. The PRO X CONTROL is the first mouse pad in the PRO series.
Sep 20
At Tokyo Game Show 2026, Control Resonant was playable for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC ahead of its September 24 release at 7,920 yen, with a 9,570 yen SteelBook Edition. Set after Control, the sequel follows Jesse's brother Dylan, fights the Hiss across a Manhattan it has covered, and replaces the Service Weapon with the Aberrant, a rod that shifts into swords, a whip, a scythe, an axe, and a hammer.
Sep 16
Remedy Entertainment has outlined how difficulty works in CONTROL Resonant, the sequel to 2019's Control, four days before the game arrives on September 24, 2026. The studio published an official blog post describing a control panel format rather than fixed difficulty presets. Players can adjust enemy aggression, the timing window for just dodges, enemy bullet speed, damage taken, damage dealt, and stagger values, along with the recovery speed of supernatural abilities and how strongly attack motions track onto targets. Accessibility support for players with motor impairments is part of the design. Presets still exist, and Remedy says it did not want to put the adjustment screen in front of players before they have touched the combat system, so parameters can be changed mid-play once the rhythm is understood. Every parameter can also be pushed harder than the default for players who want more challenge. The game is in playable form at the Sega/Atlus booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
Sep 16
Pincool Inc. opened the Steam store page for NOYAKI - CONTROLLED BURN on September 16. The controlled-burn puzzle game is planned for PC (Steam) in Q1 2027. Players set fires across grassland, reading terrain and wind, digging limited firebreaks, and protecting houses, protection forests, cows and sheep. It is one of the titles Pincool will exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
Sep 10
Mind Creations renamed its SCP-inspired artifact investigation game from Anomaly Control Simulator to Anomaly Inspector Simulator. The change follows talks with Remedy Entertainment, whose CONTROL series inspired the game; CONTROL Resonant is set for September 24. In the game, the player is an employee of a secret bureau that manages anomalies and investigates objects that break the laws of physics, logic, and reality. It is planned for PC via Steam.
Sep 9
Maximum Entertainment announced In Control: Rocketry, a space simulation from developer Electromechanical Softworks. Players design rockets, build and wire their own control panels, then fly the finished craft through a fictional solar system modeled on the real one. The game targets PC via Steam in 2027, with Japanese display support planned. It includes a sandbox mode, asteroid mining, and manned missions that require life support management.
Sep 8
Tramworks will show its Tram Controller (tentative name), a controller built for railway driving simulation games, at Tokyo Game Show 2026. The company plans to exhibit the prototype from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe in Hall 9's Indie Game Corner, booth 09-E14, where visitors can drive TRAMCITY HAKODATE, the Hakodate tram game Tramworks develops and sells.
The controller puts motors inside the master controller and brake handle axes. Those motors generate the notch detents and brake lever resistance, so the notch count and brake feel are defined in software rather than by mechanical parts. One unit can switch between vehicle types without swapping components. In the game, the Hakodate City Tram 8000 series uses a 7-notch master controller with direct air brakes, while the 3000 series uses a 4-notch master controller with electric command brakes. For the 8000 series, the brake cylinder air pressure in the game feeds back to the handle as force feedback.
The controller uses the same door switches as real vehicles and an analog needle meter unit, which will be an option at sale. Tramworks plans a crowdfunding campaign this winter to fund manufacturing, with the controller delivered as a reward. Price and specifications are to be announced.
Sep 2
The gamescom 2026 demo of CONTROL Resonant puts players in control of Dylan Faden, brother of the original's Jesse, as he explores the mold-eroded Park zone in Manhattan. Combat drops guard and parry entirely, leaving dodge as the only defense, with a transforming melee weapon, execution finishers, and a resource loop that rewards aggression. Defeating Resonant bosses grants new abilities, and the world respawns stronger enemies afterward.
Aug 31
Control Ultimate Edition is 90% off on Steam, dropping from 4500 yen to 450 yen. The package includes the base game and both paid expansions, The Foundation and AWE. The game holds a very favorable rating from about 50,000 Steam reviews. The sequel, Control Resonant, launches September 24.
Aug 29
The G-Controller from Mobile Suit Gundam X joins the PROPLICA line. The key device reproduces buttons and expansion gimmicks, and carries three modes. Around 100 newly recorded lines from Garrod, Tiffa, and Jamil sync with built-in sound and light effects. Pre-orders open August 28, 2026 on Premium Bandai's Tamashii Web Shop, with shipment scheduled for February 2027.
Aug 28
OceanVeil announced the television anime adaptation of Okumaro's manga Now That I Can Control Reality With A Mouse Cursor, I'm Gonna Click Away On The Girls! on Friday, revealing the main cast, staff, a promotional video, and an October 4 premiere date. The anime will air on Tokyo MX and BS11 in Japan at 25:00, effectively October 5 at 1:00 a.m. It will stream earlier on AnimeFesta starting September 11, with a censored trailer on YouTube and an uncensored "Premium Version" on AnimeFesta. The story follows Takumi, an otaku who discovers a mouse cursor that has escaped his computer screen into the real world, allowing him to manipulate reality, including clicking on his childhood friend Mone. The cast includes Jigokubozu as Takumi Matsuo, Ruka Fujihira as Mone Himeno, Yuki Fujimiya as Mirei Aida, and Shigo no Lady as Kaoru Nishimiya. Makoto Sokuza directs, Eeyo Kurosaki handles series scripts, and Studio Hōkiboshi produces the animation. The manga began serializing on ComicFesta in March 2024, with a fourth volume due September 18.
Aug 28
Remedy Entertainment announced on August 28, 2026 that Control Resonant, the third-person action-adventure RPG sequel to 2019's Control, will be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Attendees can try a PS5 demo at the Sega/Atlus booth in Hall 4, controlling protagonist Dylan Faden as he searches for his sister Jesse Faden in a Manhattan overtaken by paranormal crises. The game launches digitally on September 24 for Steam, Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with physical editions for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S following on October 15. A Mac version is planned within 2026. Remedy held a media presentation at gamescom on August 26, showing about 30 minutes of gameplay. The demo revealed that the game has no guard, parry, or difficulty settings, relying instead on dodging and a single default difficulty, though an assist mode with adjustable parameters will be included at launch. The combat loop centers on melee attacks to build power, paranormal abilities to break enemies, and finishers that boost attack power. The game's Resonance Cycle mechanic revives defeated enemies stronger and swaps zone objects after each Resonance is defeated.
Aug 28
RetroCrush announced on August 1 that it would add the live-action Dororo film with Japanese audio and the English dubbed version of The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor OVA on August 21, and both are now streaming. The service is also adding Lone Wolf and Cub, Gonjam: Haunted Asylum, Shogun's Mission, and Bounty Hunter season 1, with Lethal Three: Sanbiki ga Kiru! arriving August 28.
Aug 27
Bandai announced on August 24 during the 30th anniversary program for "After War Gundam X," titled "What Happens After the After War? [August Issue]," the productization of the "PROPLICA G Controller" and the "METAL ROBOT魂 Gundam Double X." The G Controller, the device used to activate Gundams in the series, is being made under the adult role-play toy brand PROPLICA. It features three modes: "Story Mode," "Pilot Mode," and "Satellite System Mode," with newly recorded dialogue and BGM presented through light, sound, and vibration. A dedicated base for use with Pilot Mode is also included. In Satellite System Mode, the energy charge sequence is recreated. The "PROPLICA G Controller" will be available for pre-order starting August 28 at 16:00 on the "Tamashii Web Shop" within Premium Bandai. It is priced at 20,350 yen (tax included) and is scheduled for shipment in February 2027. Alongside the G Controller, the METAL ROBOT魂 version of the "Gundam Double X" has also been confirmed, with a painted prototype shown during the program. Details on specifications and release timing will be announced at a later date.
Aug 27
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.