Control Resonant launches September 24, 2026 on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store — and because it's built on Remedy's Northlight engine targeting PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, we have a good picture of what kind of hardware it will demand well before the official spec sheet drops.
This page tracks the expected PC requirements for Control Resonant, based on the console baseline, Remedy's engine history, and comparable current-gen-only releases. We'll update the tables the moment Remedy publishes official specs on the Steam page.
Remedy has not published the final PC spec sheet yet. The requirements below are informed estimates based on the game's current-gen console targets and Northlight engine behavior. Treat them as planning guidance, not gospel — bookmark this page; it will be updated the day official specs land.
Expected System Requirements
Minimum (1080p / 30 FPS, Low)
| Component | Expected Requirement | |---|---| | OS | Windows 10 64-bit (22H2) or newer | | CPU | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | | RAM | 16 GB | | GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super / AMD RX 5600 XT (6 GB VRAM) | | DirectX | Version 12 | | Storage | 80 GB available space (SSD required) | | Notes | Upscaling (DLSS/FSR) likely required for stable 30+ FPS |
Recommended (1080p–1440p / 60 FPS, High)
| Component | Expected Requirement | |---|---| | OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit | | CPU | Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | | RAM | 16 GB | | GPU | NVIDIA RTX 3070 / AMD RX 6800 XT (8 GB VRAM) | | DirectX | Version 12 | | Storage | 80 GB available space (NVMe SSD) |
High-End (4K / 60 FPS, Ultra + Ray Tracing)
| Component | Expected Requirement | |---|---| | CPU | Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | | RAM | 32 GB | | GPU | NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti / AMD RX 7900 XT (12 GB+ VRAM) | | Storage | 80 GB NVMe SSD |
If you're building or upgrading specifically for Control Resonant, an RTX 3070-class GPU, a 6-core current CPU, 16 GB of RAM and an NVMe SSD is the sweet spot. That comfortably covers the recommended tier with headroom for launch-window patches.
Why We Expect These Numbers
The console baseline sets the floor
Control Resonant is current-gen only — no PS4 or Xbox One versions. That means the minimum PC spec has to approximate a PS5-class machine: modern 8-core Zen 2+ CPU, ~10 TFLOPs of GPU power, fast NVMe storage. A GTX 1660 Super with heavy upscaling is roughly where that lands on PC.
Northlight is a known quantity
The Northlight engine powered both Control and Alan Wake 2. Two patterns carry over:
- Ray tracing is core to the look. Control was a flagship RT showcase in 2019, and Alan Wake 2 pushed path-traced reflections and lighting. Expect Control Resonant's "warped Manhattan" to lean hard on RT — and to punish GPUs without it.
- VRAM matters more than raw FPS. Remedy's games have historically run fine on mid-range cards but stutter when textures exceed VRAM. Prioritize 8 GB+ of VRAM over a slightly faster 6 GB card.
Storage: SSD is not optional
The PS5's storage architecture is a hard requirement target. Expect 80 GB of SSD space — and treat a SATA SSD as the floor, with NVMe strongly preferred for traversal through Manhattan's districts. A spinning hard drive is a non-starter; don't pre-order the PC version planning to run it from an HDD.
Control Resonant on Steam Deck?
Too early to say, but the signals are mixed. Remedy's last two games have been heavy Steam Deck asks — Alan Wake 2 remains one of the most demanding titles in any handheld's library. If Control Resonant ships with FSR 3 support and a genuinely scalable low preset, a 30 FPS Deck experience at 800p low is plausible. Don't count on Verified status at launch.
Settings That Will Matter Most
Based on Northlight behavior in Control and Alan Wake 2, these are the settings expected to carry the most performance weight:
- Ray-traced reflections — the single biggest cost, and central to the game's look
- Volumetric lighting — heavy in indoor paranatural spaces
- Texture quality — VRAM-limited; drop this first if you see stutter
- Global illumination quality — big visual payoff, big GPU cost
- Upscaling quality mode — DLSS/FSR Quality will likely be the intended way to play
FAQ
What are the official Control Resonant PC requirements?
Not yet published. This page carries informed estimates based on console targets and the Northlight engine, and will be updated with official specs as soon as Remedy releases them.
Can I run Control Resonant on 8 GB of RAM?
16 GB is the expected minimum. 8 GB machines will likely struggle or fail to launch — this is a current-gen-only title.
Is an SSD required?
Effectively, yes. Budget 80 GB on an SSD, NVMe preferred. HDD installs are not expected to be supported.
Will Control Resonant support DLSS and FSR?
Almost certainly — every recent Northlight title shipped with both, and Remedy has been an early adopter of new upscaling tech. Expect DLSS 3/4 frame generation and FSR 3 support at or near launch.
Does the game have ray tracing?
Remedy's engine has been RT-first since 2019's Control. Ray-traced reflections and lighting are expected to be central to Control Resonant's visuals, with a heavier Ultra+RT tier for high-end GPUs.
Is the game available on Epic Games Store too?
Yes — Control Resonant launches simultaneously on Steam and the Epic Games Store on September 24, 2026.
The Bottom Line
A GTX 1660 Super / RTX 3070 / RTX 4070 Ti ladder covers minimum, recommended and 4K tiers respectively, with 16 GB RAM and an 80 GB SSD as fixed costs across the board. If your machine handled Alan Wake 2 at your target resolution, you're in good shape for Control Resonant. Check the pre-order guide for edition differences, and we'll have exact official specs here the day they drop.
