Control Resonant launched September 24, 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a packaged version following October 15. Reviews sit in the low 80s on Metacritic, and several cite late-game monotony in combat.
Control Resonant launched September 24, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S as Remedy Entertainment's sequel to 2019's Control. It moves the protagonist from Jesse Faden to her brother Dylan Faden and moves the setting out of the Oldest House into a Manhattan distorted by paranormal anomalies. The combat shifts from the original's transforming firearm to melee, built around a transforming rod called the Aberrant. The design discards guard and parry entirely, leaving dodge as the only defense.
Remedy outlined the approach before release. Art director Elmeri Raitane said the team referenced DOOM for close combat, and art staff were told not to reference other games. A control panel format replaced fixed difficulty presets, letting players adjust enemy aggression, dodge timing, bullet speed, damage taken and dealt, stagger values, and ability recovery. Playable demos ran at gamescom 2026 and Tokyo Game Show 2026. Lead gameplay designer Sergey Mohov said the game takes about 30 hours to clear, with full completion around 50, and a story summary is included so playing the previous Control is not required.
Wishlists passed 1.5 million ahead of launch, according to Remedy's H1 2026 financial report. At launch, SteamDB recorded a peak of 34,345 concurrent players on Steam, and Steam reviews stood at about 87 percent positive from roughly 1,200 user reviews, 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.
Metacritic scores opened at 83 on PC across 45 reviews, 83 on PS5 across 76 reviews, and 81 on Xbox Series X across 11 reviews. Reviews split on the shift in genre, protagonist, and setting, with several citing late-game monotony in combat. A packaged version for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S follows on October 15.
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CONTROL Resonant has sold over 1 million copies, Remedy announced on October 16, three weeks after its September 24 launch. It is the fastest a Remedy game has hit that mark. The sequel stars Dylan Faden and swaps the transforming gun for the transforming melee weapon Aberrant. Steam reviews sit at roughly 12,000 with 91 percent positive, and the PlayStation Store rating is 4.76 out of 5 from about 9,400 ratings.
Remedy Entertainment released the physical edition of CONTROL Resonant for PS5 and Xbox Series X on October 15, 2026. The digital version launched September 24 for PC and Xbox Series X|S. The game is a sequel to 2019's CONTROL, with Dylan Faden, brother of Jesse Faden, as protagonist, set in Manhattan seven years later. The SteelBook Edition adds a case, three fine art prints, and a key art poster.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.