Remedy Unveils Control: Resonant Set to Launch in 2026 at The Game Awards 2025
Remedy Entertainment has officially unveiled its upcoming game, titled Control: Resonant, during the 2025 Game Awards. This highly anticipated sequel is set to launch in 2026 across multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. Unlike its predecessor, Control, released in 2019, this new installment promises to deliver a fresh and intriguing experience.
Key Features of Control: Resonant
Control: Resonant takes place seven years after the events of the original game. Players will now step into the shoes of Dylan, the younger brother of former protagonist Jesse Faden. Notably, Dylan was taken by the Federal Bureau of Control at just ten years old and fell into a coma due to the influence of The Hiss.
A Bizarre New Setting
The game diverges significantly in tone and environment. The Hiss has escaped from The Oldest House and is now wreaking havoc in the streets of Manhattan. This transformation of the familiar cityscape into an otherworldly playground is highlighted in the game’s trailer.
Combat Mechanics
While Jesse utilized a transforming weapon known as the Service Weapon, Dylan will rely on a new combat style. He wields a melee weapon called the Aberrant, which is capable of transformation. This weapon is enhanced by Dylan’s supernatural abilities, allowing for a unique combination of physical combat and paranormal powers.
Combat Feel and Tactical Gameplay
Mikael Kasurinen, Remedy’s creative director, described the combat as fast-paced and proactive. Players must master a blend of weapon attacks and supernatural skills while remaining agile during battles. Customization is also a key element, allowing players to develop their characters through various progression systems.
- Ability to customize character builds
- Incorporation of side quests
- Encounters with various factions
- Challenging enemies with paranatural abilities
Navigating the Story
Notably, players need not have played the original Control to fully grasp the narrative of Control: Resonant. Remedy Entertainment assures fans that the two games are intrinsically linked yet distinct. According to Kasurinen, “This is not a safe sequel.”
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