Control Resonant

78 / 100Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureSeptember 24, 2026

Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in this thrilling action-adventure RPG. Unleash the extraordinary powers of Dylan Faden as he fights for his humanity and survival against a reality-bending cosmic threat.

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Control Resonant Hits 1 Million Sales in 3 Weeks, Remedy's Fastest-Selling Game Ever

Control Resonant has crossed the one million copies sold milestone in just three weeks since launch, making it Remedy Entertainment's fastest-selling game in the studio's history. The achievement is particularly notable given that the title was cracked by leakers and pirated prior to or shortly after release, a hurdle that the studio managed to overcome thanks to strong legitimate sales momentum.

Oct 16, 2026

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Control Resonant: Early Reception, Hidden Secrets, and PC Performance Breakdown

Control Resonant has had a turbulent launch week, leaking a full day before its official release and joining an unfortunate trend of high-profile 2026 games that suffered similar fates. Despite the leak overshadowing its debut, early players who got their hands on the game legitimately or otherwise have already been digging deep into Remedy's latest, with GameSpot putting together a beginner's guide highlighting seven things players wish they had known before stepping outside the Oldest House for the first time, suggesting the game can be a genuinely overwhelming experience right out of the gate.

Sep 24, 2026

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Control Resonant Launches to Rave Reviews and a Touching Lynch Tribute

Remedy Entertainment's long-awaited open-world action-RPG Control Resonant is officially out, and early reviews are painting it as one of the studio's finest achievements. Critics have praised the game for pushing the mind-bending design philosophy of the original Control to new extremes, with Rock Paper Shotgun calling it "a superbly strange action-RPG that'll make you feel tiny and godly at once," and PCGamesN going further still, declaring it a flat-out "masterpiece" and a "kaleidoscopic ode to creativity." Eurogamer also weighed in positively, highlighting the game's signature surreal atmosphere, while the broader critical consensus suggests Remedy has delivered something genuinely singular in the action-RPG space.

Sep 19, 2026

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Control Resonant Introduces Bold New Boss Design Mechanics

Remedy Entertainment is shaking up the action RPG genre with Control Resonant, and one of its most striking departures from convention involves how boss encounters work. Rather than rewarding the player directly with experience points for defeating enemies, the game ties progression to the world itself. Zones level up as a result of your actions, meaning the consequences of every battle ripple outward into Manhattan's living, breathing environment in ways that go well beyond a simple XP bar. This zone-based progression system appears to be central to Remedy's vision for Control Resonant, reframing how players think about combat encounters. Taking down the city's monsters is no longer just about personal growth but about the broader impact on the spaces you inhabit. The approach suggests a deeper, more systemic design philosophy, one where boss fights carry genuine weight and reshape the world around you rather than simply padding out a character sheet.

Aug 20, 2026

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Control Resonant's Campaign Will Run 30 Hours, Up to 50 for Completionists

Remedy Entertainment has pulled back the curtain on Control Resonant's scope, confirming that the game's main story will take players roughly 30 hours to complete. Those looking to see and do everything the game has to offer can expect that figure to climb to around 50 hours, making it a considerably larger undertaking than its predecessor.

Aug 3, 2026