'Control Resonant' Reviews: 'Generally Favorable' on Metacritic, 'Very Positive' on Steam Released fully on September 24, 2026, Control Resonant is the sequel to Control that is seven years in the making. Player One · Oct 20
'Control Resonant's' The Board Voice Is Its Strangest and Most Memorable Sound Discover why The Board's haunting voice stands out in "Control Resonant," from its deep sound design to its role in Dylan Faden's strange journey. Player One · Oct 1
'Control Resonant' Essential Guide: Release Date, System Requirements, and More Here's a handy guide for everything you need to know about Control Resonant, which is set to release as a full game on September 24, 2026. Player One · Sep 22
Control Resonant — Dylan Faden Is Replacing Jesse as the Lead. Can Remedy Pull Off Its Biggest Protagonist Switch Yet? Control Resonant makes Dylan Faden its only playable protagonist while Jesse remains central to the story. Can Remedy successfully replace Control's original lead? Player One · Sep 10
'Control Resonant' Has Gone Gold and Arrives Next Month, But Physical Disc Copy Faces Delay Control Resonant has now gone gold and is on track for its global release, but only for its digital version. The physical version will need more time. Player One · Aug 19
When is Control Resonant launching? Release date, story, gameplay Control Resonant is Remedy's biggest game to date. Dot Esports · Aug 13
I asked Control Resonant's gameplay designer all my burning questions — how the combat's 'melee focus' differs from the original, and why you 'haven't played anything exactly like' what you'll see in its 30-hour length Control Resonant appears to be one of 2026's potential biggest hits in gaming, and after speaking with its gameplay designer, I can't wait for September 24. TechRadar · Jul 29
Top 5 new Action RPGs to play in 2026 Looking to try a new action RPG in 2026? Look no further. Dot Esports · Jul 28
I didn't expect this: The game I'm thinking about the most after SGF is 'CONTROL Resonant' — Here's why, with hands-on impressions As far as I know, this is the first time Remedy has strayed this far into melee-first combat. Unexpectedly, they absolutely nailed it. Control Resonant is shaping up to be something special. Windows Central · Jul 2
Control Resonant's ray tracing is a heavy demand on the RTX 5090 — but it's an absolute delight to the eyes I played Control Resonant for two hours on an RTX 5090 with high ray tracing, and it's easily one of 2026's best-looking games. TechRadar · Jun 30
I tested Control Resonant on an RTX 5090 — and I'm now preparing for a new benchmark for PC gaming I played three hours of Remedy Entertainment's upcoming Control Resonant on an RTX 5090 gaming PC, and its reality-bending action is looking to take full advantage of Nvidia's latest graphics cards. Tom’s Guide · Jun 27
'Control Resonant' takes inspiration from 'Devil May Cry', 'Neon Genesis Evangelion', and 'Inception' to craft a trippy sci-fi action game The more things change, the more things stay the same. Space · Jun 22
I played Control Resonant, and it's turned New York into something I've never seen in a game before It's because of the art team's one golden design rule. Creative Bloq · Jun 21
'We wanted to have the same approach, but in reverse' — Control Resonant Creative Director details what to expect from the ambitious new game We recently sat down with Control Resonant's Creative Director, Mikael Kasurinen, to discuss everything there is to know about the upcoming sequel. Tom’s Guide · Jun 21
Tom’s Guide · Jun 19 I played Control Resonant for 2 hours — and trust me, Remedy cooked with this sequel I just got an early hands-on preview with Control Resonant, and this paranormal sequel is shaping up to be something seriously special.
TechRadar · Jun 16 I fought a possessed bus in Control Resonant’s 'paranaturally warped' Manhattan, and embraced Dylan's brutal and lightning-fast combat — and I can’t wait to eviscerate more funky foes in weird streets Control Resonant’s melee combat might be a first for Remedy, but it’s absolutely fantastic, and I can’t wait to unleash Dylan fully in a weird and spooky Manhattan
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PC Gamer · Jun 5 I was worried Control Resonant wouldn't be Control enough, but then I got lost in an infinite bedroom dimension Hands-on with a 2-hour build of Control Resonant.
Player One · Jun 4 'Control Resonant' Release Date, PC Specs, and RTX Support Revealed Ahead of Launch "Control Resonant" release date, PC specs, system requirements, gameplay details, and RTX support have been revealed. Find out what hardware is needed and what to expect at launch.
TechRadar · Mar 6 Remedy confirms Jesse Faden ‘is not playable’ in Control Resonant — but still claims ‘she’s a big part of the game’ Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that Control's main character, Jesse Faden, won't be playable in Control Resonant alongside her brother Dylan.
TechRadar · Mar 5 Control Resonant gameplay designer says 'this not a soulslike' but an 'action-driven' sequel that leans heavily on melee and supernatural abilities — 'The player is very much in charge' Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that Control Resonant will lean into melee action compared to the first game, but that it's "not a soulslike".
GamesRadar · Mar 4 Control Resonant trades shooting for a shapeshifting sword because "melee is cool", its creative director tells me, and he's not wrong Preview | Control Resonant warps Manhattan and hands players a transforming melee weapon for an action RPG like no other
TechRadar · Feb 13 The latest Control Resonant gameplay trailer showcases new zones, abilities, and progression, which Remedy says 'is all about building your perfect combat flow' Remedy Entertainment has released the first full gameplay trailer for Control Resonant, showcasing a "paranatural" warped Manhattan, new abilities, and zones to explore.
PC Gamer · Feb 12 Control: Resonant serves up our first good look at its weird new outdoors world at Sony's State of Play showcase Remedy's upcoming Control sequel really is a big departure from the original.