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Remedy Entertainment is preparing to launch Control Resonant on September 24, 2026, a sequel that shifts from gunplay to melee combat and from protagonist Jesse Faden to her brother Dylan. The studio's new CEO has publicly stated that the Alan Wake and Control franchises underperformed commercially and is pursuing a strategy of IP franchising and multimedia expansion.
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Aug 28
Remedy Entertainment's next major release, Control Resonant, is set for September 24, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, and PC via Epic Games Store and Steam. The sequel marks a fundamental shift from the original Control: the protagonist changes 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 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 world editor using Universal Scene Description technology for real-time stage editing, running on Remedy's Northlight Engine.
The shift from ranged to melee combat and from Jesse to Dylan as protagonist reframes the story around a character previously portrayed as an antagonist. Creative Director Mikael Kasurinen and actor Sean Durrie were interviewed about the game. The game will include Japanese voice and subtitles at launch, addressing a criticism of the original Control.
In May 2026, Remedy's new CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon told The Game Business that the studio's flagship titles Alan Wake and Control underperformed commercially. He outlined a strategy of IP franchising and multimedia expansion, including the upcoming Control Resonant, to reach a broader audience.
Key facts
- Release date
- September 24, 2026 ↗
- Platforms
- PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, PC via Epic Games Store and Steam ↗
- Protagonist
- Dylan Faden, brother of previous protagonist Jesse Faden ↗
- Combat focus
- Melee combat with a transforming weapon called the Aberrant Form ↗
- Setting
- An open, gravity-defying Manhattan distorted by a supernatural force called Resonance ↗
- Engine
- Northlight Engine ↗
- CEO statement on sales
- CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon said Alan Wake and Control underperformed commercially ↗
- CEO strategy
- IP franchising and multimedia expansion to reach a broader audience ↗
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All coverage
Aug 28
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.
Aug 27
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.
Jun 6
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.'
Jun 2
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.
May 27
Remedy Entertainment's new CEO, Jean-Charles Gaudechon, told The Game Business that the studio's flagship titles underperformed commercially. He outlined a strategy of IP franchising and multimedia expansion, including the upcoming Control Resonant, to reach a broader audience.