Control Resonant
Remedy Entertainment's paranatural action RPG sequel. Wield the shapeshifting Aberrant weapon, save a warped Manhattan, and uncover what happened to Jesse Faden. Launching September 24, 2026.
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📖 GuideControl Resonant Secret Hideouts: All 6 Locations and Puzzle Solutions
Six unmarked backroom hideouts are hidden across Manhattan's districts, each locked behind an environmental puzzle — and each hiding a permanent Health Upgrade. Every location, every solution (including the supermarket's 1213 code and the café's BDAC order), and what you get for clearing all six.
📖 GuideControl Resonant Bosses Guide: All 6 Resonants and Hedron — Locations, Ability Rewards, and How to Beat Them
Six Resonant bosses guard Manhattan's zones, and each one dies into a new Combat Ability. Every boss location, unlock route, reward choice, and strategy — plus which order to fight them in, and why the day-one patch made two of them easier.
📖 GuideControl Resonant New Game+ Explained: What Carries Over — and the NG++ Update Coming in October
New Game+ is live in Control Resonant from day one — but what actually carries over, and what resets? Plus the NG++ update Remedy just confirmed for October, and the one build choice you can't undo without a second run.
📖 GuideEvery Control Resonant Trailer in Order: From TGA 2025 Reveal to Launch
Every Control Resonant trailer from announcement to launch, in order: TGA 2025 reveal, State of Play Gameplay, Story Trailer + release date, Summer Game Fest, PC Gaming Show Take CONTROL, ChinaJoy, gamescom Altered State — and the official launch trailer set to The Cardigans.
📖 GuideControl Resonant Accessibility Options & Assist Mode: Full Guide
Every confirmed accessibility feature in Control Resonant: adjustable difficulty, assist toggles, subtitle and audio options, full controller remapping — and what carries over from Control's Assist Mode.
📖 GuideControl Resonant Reviews: Metacritic 84 on Launch Day — Day-One Patch, First Player Feedback, and the Final Buy
Metacritic settled at 83, Steam peaked at 40,842 concurrent players — Remedy's biggest Steam launch ever — with 87–88% Very Positive reviews through the first weekend. Full score breakdown, day-one patch details, and the final buy call.
📖 GuideControl Resonant Skill Tree & Abilities: Form Mastery & Resonance Explained
How the Control Resonant skill tree works: Form Mastery upgrades for all five Aberrant weapons, Resonance abilities for Dylan's paranatural powers, build synergy, and the free respec system.
📖 GuideIs Control Resonant Deluxe Edition Worth It?
Is Control Resonant's Deluxe Edition ($69.99) worth the $10 upgrade? Honest value breakdown per platform: PS5 early access, AWE Outfit, artbook & soundtrack — and when Standard is smarter.
📖 GuideControl Resonant Editions: Standard vs Deluxe vs SteelBook
All Control Resonant editions compared: Standard ($59.99), Digital Deluxe ($69.99), and SteelBook ($69.99, Amazon exclusive). Prices, contents, PS5 early access, and which to buy.
📖 GuideIs Control Resonant on Game Pass? Status Explained
Xbox players are asking the same question ahead of September 24. Here's what Remedy's publishing history reveals about Game Pass prospects — and what to do if you're waiting for a subscription deal.
📖 GuideControl Resonant Preload Times & Download Sizes: PS5, Xbox, PC — and the Steam 92 GB Re-Download Explained
Control Resonant preload sizes: PS5 89.27 GB, Xbox 85.97 GB, PC 106.08 GB. All platforms unlocked September 24, 2026 at 2 PM GMT. Why Steam pre-load players had to re-download ~92 GB on launch day, and what fresh installs need to know. Physical edition lands October 15.
📖 GuideControl Resonant: Best Aberrant Form for Beginners
Best Aberrant weapon form for beginners in Control Resonant: Dual Blades ranked first for newcomers — plus Whip, Scythe & when to graduate to heavy forms.
📖 GuideControl Resonant on PS5: 48h Early Access & DualSense
Control Resonant on PS5: 48-hour early access (Sept 22), DualSense adaptive triggers, Digital Foundry-tested performance (60 FPS mode, 864p-to-1440p), PS5 Pro ray tracing — the only console with RT — pre-load, storage & editions.
📖 GuideControl Resonant Xbox: Smart Delivery & Game Pass
Control Resonant on Xbox Series X|S: release date (Sept 24), Smart Delivery, Game Pass status, editions & storage. Everything Xbox players need before launch.
📖 GuideIs There a Control Resonant Demo, Beta or Playtest?
No downloadable Control Resonant demo or beta exists — but a playable PS5 demo is coming to Tokyo Game Show 2026 (Sept 17-21). Here's how to play before launch.
📖 GuideControl Resonant: Everything We Know So Far (2026)
Everything confirmed about Control Resonant on launch day: release date, platforms, story, Dylan Faden, the Aberrant, Gap combat, editions, PC specs, Resonant Cycle, trophies & more. Updated September 24, 2026.
📖 GuideControl Resonant vs Control (2019): 8 Differences
Control Resonant vs Control compared: new protagonist Dylan, melee Aberrant vs Service Weapon, Manhattan vs the Oldest House, Action-RPG systems and more.
📖 GuideControl Resonant Difficulty Settings: Which to Pick?
There's no Easy / Normal / Hard menu in Control Resonant — difficulty lives inside Assist Mode, and the presets aren't what you'd expect. Which setup fits your playstyle, all 11 sliders explained, and why the day-one patch changed the early game.
📖 GuideHow Long to Beat Control Resonant? 30h Story, 50h Full
Main story ~30 hours, 100% completion ~50 hours. See speedrun estimates, NG+ replay time, difficulty impact on length, and how it compares to the 2019 original.
📖 GuideControl Story Recap: What to Know Before Resonant
Full Control (2019) story recap before playing Control Resonant. Jesse Faden, the Hiss, the FBC, the Oldest House — and how it all sets up the 2026 sequel.
📖 GuideControl Resonant System Requirements: Official PC Specs Explained
Control Resonant's final PC specs are out — a GTX 1070 gets you in, but path tracing demands an RTX 5080. All six official tiers broken down, plus what 120GB of SSD really means.
📖 GuideControl Resonant Pre-Order: Standard vs Deluxe
Control Resonant pre-order guide: Standard ($59.99) vs Deluxe ($69.99) compared. Full Deluxe bonus list, PS5 Digital Deluxe 48-hour early access, where to buy, and honest verdict.
📖 GuideControl Resonant Aberrant Forms: 5 Weapon Types Ranked
All 5 Aberrant weapon forms in Control Resonant explained: Dual Blades, Axe, Scythe, Whip & Heavy Hammer. Tier list, playstyles, strengths and when to swap.
📖 GuideControl Resonant Combat: Gap System, Builds & NG+
Control Resonant combat preview: Gap stagger system, no-healing kill-to-recover combat, Aberrant builds, free respec, NG+, Resonant Cycle, and The Patterning. Everything confirmed before launch.
📖 GuideControl Resonant Beginner Tips: 13 Things to Know
New to Control? 13 essential tips for Control Resonant: lore primer, combat basics, Aberrant weapon guide, Extraction Zones, Resonant Cycle, and common mistakes to avoid before launch day.
📖 GuideControl Resonant FAQ: 20+ Questions Answered
Complete Control Resonant FAQ: Is it a sequel? Do I need to play Control? Release date, platforms, price, length, Aberrant weapon, multiplayer & more answered.
📰 News
2📰 NewsControl Resonant 'Altered State' Trailer: Everything It Showed
The Control Resonant 'Altered State' trailer debuted at gamescom Opening Night Live with The Prodigy's 'Omen'. Here's every gameplay reveal, the Dylan Faden story beats, and the gamescom demo.
📰 NewsControl Resonant Gone Gold — Physical Oct 15
Remedy confirms Control Resonant has gone gold. Digital launch stays September 24 (48-hour PS5 early access Sept 22); the physical disc edition is delayed to October 15. What it means for your pre-order.
📖 Essential Control Resonant Pages
The quickest routes into the guide — from pre-order to day-one