Control Resonant
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Seasoned Gaming90You may find other action games that play better than Control Resonant, but you’ve never played an action game that’s quite like Control Resonant. At a time where players desire fresh and unique takes on familiar ideas, I can’t imagine a better exhibit for that desire.
PC Gamer76A welcome return to Remedy's magnificent hellscapes-with too many hours of middling combat.
Eurogamer60Control Resonant is a more action-RPG oriented follow-up to Control, but in leaving the Oldest House it also leaves behind some of what gave the original its magic.
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Control Resonant becomes the fastest-selling game in Remedy's history, outpacing Alan Wake 2 and the original Control
The latest game to pass a 1 million copies sold milestone is Control Resonant. Developer Remedy Entertainment broke the news yesterday, roughly three weeks after the game's release, revealing that Resonant is now the fastest-selling game in the Finnish studio's 31-year history.
Remedy Boss Reacts After Control Resonant Sells 1 Million Copies, Becoming Studio's Fastest-Selling Game
Control Resonant has sold one million copies, becoming Remedy’s fastest-selling game in spite of leakers cracking the title and pirating it after its digital launch in September.
Control Resonant Cuts Through the Crazy PS5 Release Schedule with 1 Million Sales
Faster than Alan Wake 2. Control Resonant has sold one million copies since its release on 24th September, marking a sturdy start for the Remedy developed action game in a particularly busy schedule. It took the Finnish firm’s previous title Alan Wake 2 about two months to reach the same milestone, although that game’s PC version was restricted to the Epic Games Store which may have impeded its sales somewhat. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
CONTROL Resonant sales top one million
Total sales for supernatural action RPG CONTROL Resonant have surpassed one million units, developer Remedy …
82 hours in Control Resonant and the Remedyverse
Review: What if the X-Files and Twin Peaks were two smart video game series that kept crossing over?
Control Resonant's New Game++ update also squashes some of my least favourite bugs, including the one where magic doors change my trousers
Trippy hack 'n' slash sequel (and, for the benefit of anyone planning for this year’s Advent Calendar guessing game in the RPS Discord, my current second-favouritest game of 2026) Control Resonant has a big old update out today. As declassified by Remedy, it not only adds the pledged New Game++ mode for plus-deficient game replayers, but makes absolutely bloody loads of smaller bug fixes and quality of life tweaks.
Control Resonant PS5 Update 1.4 Live Now with Enhanced New Game+
Get all the patch notes here. It's only the first day of the month and Remedy has already finished the Control Resonant patch it promised for October. This is the new PS5 update headlined by an enhanced New Game+ mode, which will now let you play the campaign an infinite number of times. At launch, the mode was restricted to just one additional playthrough. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
As handholding mechanics come under fire elsewhere, Control Resonant devs confirm they made a "conscious decision" not to use yellow paint
Control Resonant is one of the few modern open-world games which doesn't always point you to where you should go next. This desire to give players time to figure their way around is the reason why, according to the game's director, Resonant does not have yellow paint.
Control Resonant director lays out case for avoiding excessive 'yellow paint'
'It has to feel like it’s on you to make a decision on what to do with those elements that you see within the world.'
How Control Resonant’s art design and tech shaped its bosses, paranaturally-twisted Manhattan and more
With its gravity-defying set pieces, memorable boss fights, and decidedly different take on Manhattan, Control Resonant, released last week, is staking its claim to be one of 2026’s big hitters on PlayStation 5. I had the chance to talk to Lead Level Designer Anne-Marie Grönroos, Art Director Elmeri Raitanen, and Lead Gameplay Designer Sergey Mohov […]
Review: Control Resonant: An Impressive PC Version With Superb Scalability
Plus: optimised settings, RT recommendations and much more. Control Resonant marks a major shift for Remedy and the Northlight engine, moving into a broader urban setting while leaning heavily on lighting, destruction, and physics-driven spectacle. The console versions acquitted themselves well enough from a technical perspective, but we were really looking forward to the PC version. Read the full article on digitalfoundry.net
"Do 665 runs if you want!": Control Resonant is getting a new game++ mode next month, and don't worry you happy snappers, a photo mode is on the way too
A developer's work is never done! On the very same day it launched, Control Resonant received a hotfix that tackled various complaints that were levied against the game's combat, making it slightly more manageable for those having a tougher time. While a fuller update won't be coming until next month, developer Remedy have outlined their plans for the next couple of updates, namely a New Game++ mode, and a photo mode.
Control Resonant is a great game — it’s even better when you read everything
In Control Resonant, the entire world is at stake. But that didn't stop the diligent employees of the Federal Bureau of Control from filing reams of paperwork, and it didn't stop me from reading everything I could find, either. Reading is often optional in Resonant, but it's where some of the game's best details - and even love stories! - can be found. In the world of Control Resonant and its predecessor, 2019's Control, the FBC deals with mysterious, otherworldly objects and entities that defy
Control Resonant's post-launch plan includes a Photo Mode and New Game Plus Plus coming next month: "Do 665 runs if you want!"
Control Resonant's upside down world is out now, but Remedy Entertainment's not done with the RPG just yet. The Alan Wake and Max Payne maker has detailed some of its post-launch plans for the game, which currently include new outfits, a Photo Mode and a New Game Plus Plus option for anyone who wants to carry their progress over into neverending playthroughs.
Infinite New Game+, Photo Mode on the Way to Control Resonant, No Word on Proper PS5 DLC
Updates in October and November. Remedy will add an infinite New Game+ option and a Photo Mode to Control Resonant in the coming months, the studio has confirmed today. These additions form part of the team's post-launch plans now the PS5 sequel is out, as detailed in a blog post. There is no mention of any actual story expansions, though, which Remedy has done for a number of its previous titles. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Infinite New Game+, Photo Mode on the Way to Contol Resonant, No Word on Proper PS5 DLC
Updates in October and November. Remedy will add an infinite New Game+ option and a Photo Mode to Control Resonant in the coming months, the studio has confirmed today. These additions form part of the team's post-launch plans now the PS5 sequel is out, as detailed in a blog post. There is no mention of any actual story expansions, though, which Remedy has done for a number of its previous titles. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Control: Resonant is only just out of the door, and Remedy have already put out a hotfix with some stun-buffing combat tweaks and more
Control: Resonant is out today, and wouldn't you know it, there's already a hotfix. Though, day one updates aren't exactly new in this day and age now, are they? This particular patch looks like it's laser targeted at comments made in reviews about the game and how dang tough some of its enemies are, to which James would like you to know he says, "Pfft, wimps." Save your snark for him, not me!
CONTROL Resonant launches - works on SteamOS but Unsupported on Steam Deck
Despite what Remedy Entertainment said before releasing CONTROL Resonant, it does not run well at all on Steam Deck but will work on other SteamOS systems. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Control Resonant Made Easier After Player Feedback, PS5 Patch Live Now
Small update makes a big difference. Control Resonant launches on PS5 today, and developer Remedy is already addressing feedback it's received from critic reviews and early access players. While the game has been received incredibly well, a lot of reports covering the opening hours of the experience mention difficult combat where you die way too easily. I can agree with this as, I started Control Resonant last night and found it surprisingly tough in the first open area. It's also a criticism ma
'One of the Very Few Games I'm Going to Be Buying': Control Resonant Has Leaked, But There's a Push Among Some Pirates to Pay For It Anyway
Video game pirates appear to be making a rare effort to pay for Control Resonant, in order to support its developer Remedy.
Control Resonant Review
While not without shortcomings, Remedy's second take on Control is a colossal achievement that will surely be celebrated for years to come. The post Control Resonant Review appeared first on This Week in Videogames - TWIV.
Nobody does it like Remedy
Video games have given us plenty of ways to traverse huge open worlds, but none have felt quite as oddly exhilarating as manipulating gravity in Control Resonant's twisted version of New York City. It's a game that lets you flip, twist, and fly through the air while exploring settings that look ripped out of Inception. It's as if you mashed up the meta storytelling of House of Leaves with the inventive platforming of Super Mario Galaxy and somehow turned it into a coherent experience. That stran
CONTROL Resonant Is an Action Game… and an RPG, and a Superhero Game, and More Besides
There’s no doubt that the headline for CONTROL Resonant belongs to the fact that it’s a true-blue melee-action game now. Where the original CONTROL centred on paranatural gunplay, a direct line of evolution from Remedy’s history with Max Payne and Quantum Break, its sequel brings us up-close and personal with the freakish threats this time […] The post CONTROL Resonant Is an Action Game… and an RPG, and a Superhero Game, and More Besides appeared first on XBOX Wire.
Control Resonant Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
How the Xbox versions stack up. We've got another big release coming to Xbox in a few days' time in the form of Control Resonant, and considering all the reviews started going live yesterday, that means we've also got some raw Xbox Series X and Series S footage. There are two great sources for this - Digital Foundry and Fuzion Xbox Testing. Digital Foundry gives us a breakdown of all the key stats for both versions, while Fuzion Xbox Testing shows off extended footage with no commentary. Read th
Remedy Honors the Late David Lynch in Control Resonant With Powerful Twin Peaks Quote
Remedy's games have always had Lynchian inspirations, including its new open-world action game Control Resonant.
Control Resonant | Critical Consensus
Seven years after launching Control, Remedy returns to a paranatural Manhattan with Control Resonant.
Programming alert: I interviewed a Control Resonant developer for a good cause
This Saturday, watch my chat with Remedy’s Arhi Makkonen as part of the New York Videogame Critics Circle’s annual charity stream. It’s a benefit for underserved youth.
Review: Control Resonant: Remedy's Tech Makes the Leap to a Wider Urban Sandbox
Every console tested - with PS5 Pro delivering the best experience. Remedy Entertainment returns with Control Resonant, marking a distinct departure from the studio's traditional linear shooter format in favour of a semi-open-world melee action title. Operating on Remedy's proprietary Northlight game engine - previously responsible for visual showcases such as Alan Wake 2 - the game pushes technical ambitions in new directions across larger playable environments. Read the full article on digita
Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Control Resonant
Ahead of its release next week. It's Control Resonant review day! Ahead of the game's release next week, the first reviews have just started to go live across the web, and we're also working on one here at Pure Xbox that you'll see in the near future. For those who haven't been keeping track, this is the next entry in the Control series from developer Remedy Entertainment, although it's quite a different "action-adventure RPG" compared to the original game from 2019. Read the full article on pur
Control Resonant review: Remedy gambles on a genre change in one of its most impressive games ever
The studio behind VGC's 2023 Game of the Year returns with its next single-player epic
Control Resonant review: A superbly strange action-RPG that'll make you feel tiny and godly at once
Control Resonant, much like the inside-out, interdimensional cryptids it has you bashing with a shapeshifting stick, probably shouldn’t exist. At least not in the risk-averse, pennypinching reality that sometimes seems to have enveloped the art of gamesmaking, and that may have installed some scepticism into my own head. The sequel to a liked yet slow-selling shooter, which replaces both the original’s player character and its instantly recognisable, bureauca-brutalist setting, while violently p
Control Resonant: How Remedy is going bigger and weirder with its paranatural horror sequel on September 24
Control was just the beginning. The paranatural realm established in Remedy Entertainment’s sci-fi action adventure thriller gets a full sequel in Control Resonant on PlayStation 5, which leaves the confines of the mysterious Oldest House and ventures into a world of terrifying entities, mind-bending cityscapes, and an unfairly incarcerated man with incredible abilities who just […]
Control Resonant Review - Get Into a New Pattern of Combat
Control Resonant throws you into a deeply yet beautifully warped Manhattan that's ravaged by supernatural entities, and its story is driven by good character moments. But the new hack-and-slash combat takes a while to grow into something fun.
Control Resonant Review
Remedy's follow-up to 2019's Control moves to action combat in an open world and tells a more character-focused story with its paranatural edge intact.
Control Resonant Is Almost a Picture Perfect PC Port
Control Resonant is nearly a picture perfect PC port, with gorgeous visuals and stellar performance on almost every PC I've tested it on.
Control Resonant’s Best Aspect Left Me Utterly Speechless
Remedy Entertainment's signature style has often made gameplay feel secondary to story. Games like Alan Wake, Quantum Break, and Control had fun gameplay hooks, but the depth mostly lived in their narrative puzzle-boxes, where the answer to each strange mystery created three more questions. Control Resonant breaks from tradition magnificently, revealing a whole new side to Remedy. Armed with deep, engaging combat mechanics in a stunning version of Manhattan that is unforgettable, Control Resonan
Control Resonant review
The first time I ate mold was like something out of a Victorian morality play. It was in boarding school, when fuzzy blue-grey discs would sometimes appear on the bottom of a quiche, or after I saw one of the kitchen ladies use a cleaning rag to cover a tray of cauliflower cheese. We were told it was a good source of protein, and because I complained, I had to collect rubbish for a weekend in my school uniform. Outside the realm of edible mushrooms and respectable fungi and polite society, the i
Remedy's Arhi Makkonen on designing the "biggest world we have ever done" for Control Resonant
Control Resonant releases on September 24, some seven years after 2019's Control. Much has changed for the sequel, notably a switch of main character from Jesse Faden to Dylan Faden, her brother. The new game also places a focus on melee combat – a first for Remedy – and the tight confines of The Oldest House have been swapped for the open streets of Manhattan.
Control Resonant Designed Around 60fps Gameplay on PS5 and PS5 Pro
Remedy details all graphics modes. Now less than 10 days away from release, Remedy has taken to the PlayStation Blog to announce what graphics modes you can choose from in Control Resonant. First and foremost, the Finnish studio reveals the follow-up was built around 60 frames-per-second gameplay "from the beginning" and that the experience's "feel and responsiveness" took top priority. There'll be strong support for the PS5's DualSense controller features and 3D Audio, and you can track your pr
Control Resonant: PS5 features detailed
Control Resonant is almost here, so it’s the perfect time to talk about how we are taking advantage of the unique opportunities provided by the PlayStation 5 hardware and the DualSense controller. The sequel to Control takes place in our twisted own version of Manhattan, which, I dare say, provides an incredible backdrop to the […]
Play your way with Control Resonant’s expanded Assist Mode
Hi everyone. I’m Sergey, Lead Gameplay Designer on Control Resonant. We’re getting very close to our September 24 launch, and the team here in Espoo (and Stockholm) is incredibly excited to finally share what we’ve been building. With Control Resonant, we’re introducing a new combat system built around Dylan’s shapeshifting melee weapon, the Aberrant. Combat […]
I Watched Dylan Faden Eat Some Mold in Control Resonant
At Gamescom, Remedy showed off a new Mold-infested zone in Control Resonant, as well as a very surreal boss encounter. The post I Watched Dylan Faden Eat Some Mold in Control Resonant appeared first on This Week in Videogames - TWIV.
Control Resonant Made Me Feel Foolish For Ever Doubting It — IGN First
I played two brand new Control Resonant missions and feel foolish for ever doubting it. Our final preview:
‘You Don’t Get XP, But Zones Do’ — How Control Resonant Is Rewriting the Action RPG Rule Book
In Control Resonant, taking down Manhattan’s monsters comes with consequences. We take a deep dive into Remedy's new approach to boss design and how killing them changes the world around you.
Control Resonant Goes Gold, But Delays Physical Version By A Few Weeks
Digital copies will still release September 24th. Remedy has announced its highly anticipated sequel, Control Resonant, has officially gone gold ahead of its September 24th release on Xbox Series X|S. However, it's not all good news, as in the same breath the studio revealed the physical release has been delayed by three weeks. Digital versions of the paranormal romp will still be playable at launch, but if you were planning to pop the disc into your Xbox, you're going to have to wait until Octo
Physical Disc Fans Must Wait to Play Control Resonant on PS5
Boxed release delayed to 15th October. Anyone who wants to own Control Resonant on a physical PS5 disc will have to wait a couple of weeks after the game's main launch, as boxed copies have been delayed into mid-October 2026. The digital version on PS Store remains locked in for a 24th September release, and Remedy today revealed the follow-up has gone gold, meaning work on the 1.0 version of the game is complete. However, physical copies have now been pushed back to 15th October. Read the full
Control Resonant Developer Announces Last-Minute Delay For Physical Edition
Control Resonant has been hit by a last-minute delay that will impact the launch of its physical editions.
Control Resonant: Exclusive Boss Fight Gameplay - IGN First
We've got more brand new Control Resonant gameplay to show you, as we take a look at one of the game's biggest boss fights.
Control Resonant Wants 'To Challenge' What’s Come Before In Action Games — IGN First
Control Resonant wants 'to challenge' what’s come before in action games. We take a deep dive into Remedy's first full swing at melee combat.
Remedy Entertainment touts pricing Control Resonant 'attractively for an AAA title'
Remedy is placing its bets on Control Resonant being priced at $60 and garnering positive preview coverage over concerns of self-publishing risks.
'A Must-Have Day One Purchase': You Only Need to Buy Control Resonant in September, Remedy Reckons
Of course it would say that. Normally somewhat modest in its marketing and claims, Remedy has suddenly started talking a big game with Control Resonant, as it nears a PS5 release in a packed September month. The developer has confirmed the follow-up has amassed 1.5 million wishlists across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and it's now positioning it as a "must-have day one purchase" despite the competition surrounding it. Control Resonant will come out on the same day as Silent Hill: Townfall, a da
Remedy Made a “Conscious Decision” to Keep Control Resonant “Attractively” Priced
In the company's Q2 and half-year financial results, CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon called Control Resonant's early reception "very strong" The post Remedy Made a “Conscious Decision” to Keep Control Resonant “Attractively” Priced
'A Must-Have Day 1 Purchase': Remedy Bets Big on Control Resonant, as Alan Wake 2 Passes 3 Million Sold
Alan Wake and Control developer Remedy is betting big on Control Resonant, as Alan Wake 2 finally passes 3 million copies sold.
Control Resonant: Exclusive Metro Fault Mission Gameplay — IGN First
Control Resonant is our IGN First for August, and we have a whole new mission of gameplay to kick things off.
Control Resonant's story will take around 30 hours, Remedy says, with completionists looking at 50-hour runs
Remedy has confirmed roughly how long Control Resonant will take to finish, along with fresh details on how its combat has evolved from the original game.
In the Busiest Gaming Month of the Year, PS5's Control Resonant Will Take Up a Lot of Your Time
Approximate length announced. September is the apocalypse for new console releases, with games like Marvel’s Wolverine and The Blood of Dawnwalker all vying for your attention. If you were hoping Control Resonant would be a breezy campaign you could beat in around 10 hours like its predecessor, then – well, think again. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Control Resonant's Fancy PS5 Steelbook Edition Flaunted in the Wake of Sony Ditching Discs
Take back control. Sony isn't pulling the plug on PlayStation discs until the start of 2028, so that means you still have roughly 18 months to buy new games as a physical product. I don't know whether they're just standing out more now the platform holder has made its announcement, but I've been noticing more posts about physical editions lately — including this one from Remedy Entertainment. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
CONTROL Resonant will have Steam Deck support at launch
Ahead of the September release for CONTROL Resonant, Remedy Entertainment gave some more details in an FAQ - like full Steam Deck support. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Preview: Like a Greatest Hits Game, Remedy Peaks in Control Resonant
The best of both Remedy worlds. There are far too many games coming out and nowhere near enough time to play them all in September. You could fuel a backlog for the next six months off its releases alone, so to cut through all the noise, I'm here to tell you Control Resonant is the one to pay attention to most. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
From its electric melee fights to its surprise Firewatch nods, Control Resonant's radical sequelcraft looks like it might just pay off
It seems appropriate that Control Resonant drags the Remedyverse back away from Alan Wake II’s screeching horror, as it’s spent the past few weeks – and as of yesterday, about three hours of playable preview build – assuaging my fears. Control the First, in my defence, took its kinetically supernatural shooting, put it in the hands of a likeable hero, and wrapped everything in a delightfully weird megastructure of brutalist concrete. Could Resonant get away with changing all three?
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Players’ Choice – Control Resonant voted September 2026’s top new game
Your votes have spoken: Control Resonant wins Players’ Choice for September. Congrats to Remedy Entertainment! What games have you been playing this month so far? Share predictions on October’s winner in the comments below. Last month was filled with an extensive release of games ranging from story-driven spectacles to mini-adventures! Some big new releases included […]
This week in PC games: Control: Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, and the history of Western philosophy as a pinball table
Hello all! Welcome to another week of feeding the Maw, the gluttonous cosmic sinkhole we must keep topped up with videogame news, lest it expand and masticate the entire universe. We're up against it this week, because no less than two RPS writers are taking holiday, leaving the Maw's thousand-ton dumbwaiters and condiment howitzers dangerously understaffed. Senior staff writer Mark is off on Friday - I can already hear the lamentation of various spouses in his on-going game of Crusader Kings 3.
Feature: These 50+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 21-25)
Including three more "day one" Xbox Game Pass launches! Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 21-25! We've got a few really big games coming out over the next few days in Control Resonant, EA Sports FC 27 and Dune: Awakening, the latter of which is also joining Xbox Game Pass at launch, while there are plenty of other interesting indies on the way including Samson - A Tyndalston Story - the game that attracted a ton of hype ahead of its PC launch earlier this year. Here's what's comin
Steam achievements for unreleased and unannounced games leak on aggregators such as Exophase and SteamDB
Achievements for unreleased and unannounced games on Steam have been leaked, including Fable, Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, and Control Resonant.
Wolverine, Control Resonant, and 4 More Big September Games We've Already Played and Can Tell You About
September is here, which means the Fall is here, which means some of the biggest games of the year drop this month. We've already played some of the biggest ones, so check out our previews of Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, and more on this page.
Playable Control Resonant and a Dune: Awakening Update Highlight Level Infinite’s Massive gamescom 2026 Plans
Level Infinite is bringing playable demos of Control Resonant and Dune: Awakening to Gamescom 2026, alongside an exclusive Hunt: Showdown 1896 reveal.
Remedy reports revenue declines in Q2 and H1 as it prepares for Control Resonant launch
Remedy reported revenue declines in the first half and second quarter of 2026 while increasing marketing efforts for Control Resonant.
PS5 Early Access Pre-Orders Truly Are Getting Out of Hand
Now they're becoming exclusive. We have been slating the PS5's early access pre-order incentives here on Push Square for some time now, but the latest example, tied to Control Resonant, just seems a bit sad. Overnight, at State of Play, the PS5 sequel was confirmed for a 24th September 2026 launch. If you pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game, you get 48 hours of early access, granting you access from 22nd September. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Remedy says Control has now sold over 6 million lifetime copies and reaffirms Control Resonant is still "on track" for a 2026 release
Remedy Entertainment's "business review" report of the January to March 2026 period has underlined Control's long-term performance, promised infrastructure support for failed co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak, and confirmed Control Resonant is still on track for 2026.