Control Resonant is set to launch September 24 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a playable demo at gamescom 2026. The sequel shifts to melee combat and follows Dylan Faden in a distorted Manhattan.
Control Resonant is the sequel to Remedy Entertainment's 2019 action game Control. It launches September 24 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with the PC version available via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. The game was first dated at the June 3 State of Play broadcast, then shown again at the PC Gaming Show 2026 with a new trailer and developer commentary.
The sequel makes two major changes from the original. It replaces the Service Weapon pistol with melee combat built around a transforming weapon called the Aberrant Form, and it shifts the protagonist from Jesse Faden to her brother Dylan, who was previously portrayed as an antagonist. The setting moves from the closed Oldest House to an open, gravity-defying Manhattan 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.
Level Infinite will host the first playable demo at gamescom 2026 in Cologne, running August 26 to 30, at booth C071-A070 in Hall 6.1. The demo gives attendees hands-on access to the Dylan-led gameplay. The game is described as a paranormal sci-fi action RPG that expands the scale, systems, and tension of its predecessor. It runs on Remedy's Northlight Engine and includes Japanese voice and subtitles at launch, addressing a criticism of the original Control.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.