Remedy Entertainment · Supernatural Action RPG · Sep 24, 2026
CONTROL Resonant
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The community wiki for Remedy's CONTROL Resonant — release info, Dylan Faden's story, the Aberrant's weapon forms, and the warped zones of Manhattan. Every fact verified and dated; updated as launch approaches.
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CONTROL Resonant story overview and campaign premise
The story and campaign premise of CONTROL Resonant: why Dylan Faden launches into a warped Manhattan, the threats he faces, and the runtime.
CONTROL Resonant abilities, Resonant unlocks, and loadout system
How CONTROL Resonant's supernatural abilities and loadout work: earning powers from Resonant bosses, the loadout slots, and loadout examples like Seekers.
CONTROL Resonant performance guide and graphics card hardware
What to know about CONTROL Resonant's performance: DLSS 4.5 and ray tracing, the Nvidia RTX 50 bundle deal, and platform performance notes.
CONTROL Resonant gravity anomalies and exploration guide
How CONTROL Resonant's gravity anomalies reshape traversal and puzzles, plus the Reach grapple and how to approach a warped Manhattan.
CONTROL Resonant regional pricing and best value guide
How CONTROL Resonant is priced across regions and stores, the China Standard Edition at 268 yuan with full Chinese voice acting, and how to pick the best value.
CONTROL Resonant Release Date and Platforms
CONTROL Resonant launches September 24, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam and Epic), with GeForce NOW cloud support and a Mac release later in 2026. Digital editions arrive first; physical PS5/Xbox boxes follow October 15.
| Platform | Release Date | Price | Multiplayer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | Sep 24, 2026 | $59.99 | PS5 Pro Enhanced | 48-hr early access with Deluxe · ~90–110 GB |
| Xbox Series X|S | Sep 24, 2026 | $59.99 | Physical edition Oct 15 | Pre-load live since Aug 25 · ~81 GB |
| PC (Steam) | Sep 24, 2026 | $59.99 | Steam Deck supported | Pre-load live since Aug 25 · ~103 GB |
| PC (Epic) | Sep 24, 2026 | $59.99 | Fortnite Dylan Faden bonus | Digital only |
| GeForce NOW | Sep 24, 2026 | — | Cloud streaming | Day-one support |
| Mac | Later 2026 | TBA | Steam + App Store | Date TBA |
Los Angeles Sep 23, 9:00 PM · New York Sep 24, 12:00 AM · London Sep 24, 5:00 AM · Berlin Sep 24, 6:00 AM · Beijing Sep 24, 12:00 PM · Tokyo Sep 24, 1:00 PM All 10 cities →
CONTROL Resonant Beginner Guide
CONTROL Resonant trades gunplay for melee-first, ability-driven combat in a Manhattan that no longer obeys physics. This four-step path covers what matters before launch: who you play, how the Aberrant works, the momentum loop, and where you respec.
The wiki's character and combat sections expand each step with confirmed details from Remedy's official reveals. No fluff — just what is confirmed.
Meet Dylan Faden
You play Dylan Faden — Jesse's brother, once the "face of the enemy". Awake after years confined in the Oldest House, he searches a warped Manhattan for his missing sister.
Master the Aberrant
Dylan fights with the Aberrant, a shapeshifting melee weapon. Equip up to three primary forms — Hammer, Blades, Scythe, Fists — before combat; there is no mid-fight switching.
Ride the Momentum Loop
Melee hits restore your ability resource, abilities stun enemies into Executions, and Executions boost melee damage. Constant pressure keeps the loop spinning.
Respec Freely in the Gap
Open the Gap from the D-pad to swap weapon forms, abilities and Talents, with a training area to test builds. Defeating Resonant bosses earns new supernatural abilities.
CONTROL Resonant Characters & Story
All Characters & Story →Dylan Faden
Jesse's brother, once the "face of the enemy", confined in the Oldest House for years — now deployed to the front line of a reality-rewriting crisis.
Zoe De Vera
The field agent who guides Dylan by radio through a collapsing Manhattan — the emotional anchor Remedy builds the sequel around.
Jesse Faden
The FBC director and Dylan's missing sister. The first game walked into the Oldest House; the sequel walks out to find her.
The Hiss
The paranatural corruption from the first CONTROL, still spilling out of the Oldest House and into the city.
The Mold
An invasive micro-organism spreading through the Metro breach and beyond — fought up close in preview footage.
The Cosmic Entity
The mysterious force rewriting Manhattan's rules of reality — the campaign's central containment target.
CONTROL Resonant Combat
All Combat Guides →Hammer
Two-handed and heavy: bone-crunching blows, slower but stronger — the big single-target option.
Blades
Swift dual-wield with quick combos and a high critical-hit chance — the form firing Square/Triangle strings.
Scythe
Mid-range sweeps with wide arcs and good reach, trading per-hit damage for crowd control.
Fists
Close-quarters and fast — the most direct way to keep the momentum loop spinning.
The Momentum Loop
Melee hits restore ability resource, abilities stun enemies into Executions, and Executions boost melee damage.
The Gap
Dylan's dream space, opened from the D-pad: swap forms, abilities and Talents, and test builds in a training area.
CONTROL Resonant World
All World Guides →West Incursion Zone
Explored early and increasingly distorted — architecture folds and gravity misbehaves as Dylan hunts a Resonant.
The Sinkhole
A cylindrical chasm in the city, entered hours in: enemy waves and honeycomb rooms you run across walls and ceilings.
Gravity Anomalies
Roads flip overhead and roofs tilt into bridges. Activate Shift to redirect momentum and relearn what "ground" means.
Reach
Dylan's grapple-style movement tool, unlocked partway — hook ledges, cross chasms, climb the honeycomb rooms.
The Oldest House
The first game's setting returns as hub and story areas — including parts never seen in CONTROL.
Open-Ended Zones
Not open-world: large handcrafted zones with side quests, bounties, secrets and Altered Items at your own pace.
CONTROL Resonant FAQ
When does CONTROL Resonant release?
Digital release on September 24, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam and Epic). Physical PS5/Xbox editions follow on October 15, 2026, and the Mac version arrives later in 2026.
Is CONTROL Resonant a PS5 exclusive?
No. It launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with GeForce NOW cloud support. Only the 48-hour early access is PS5-exclusive, bundled with the Digital Deluxe Edition.
Is it coming to Nintendo Switch or last-gen consoles?
No Switch 2 version is announced — the director has not ruled one out, but do not expect it at launch. There is no PS4 or Xbox One version either; it is a full current-gen/PC game.
Is combat melee-only?
No. The Aberrant is melee-first, but you also use supernatural abilities, ranged summons and the environment. Remedy calls it a hybrid action-RPG built on a momentum loop.
Can I switch weapon forms mid-combat?
No. Form changes happen at the loadout level — you equip up to three primary forms before combat and swap them freely in the Gap, the dream space tied to Dylan's psyche.
How do you earn new abilities?
Defeating the major boss enemies called Resonants rewards Dylan with a new supernatural combat ability. Several Resonants are optional and can be tackled in any order.
Is this an official CONTROL Resonant site?
No. This is an unofficial, fan-maintained wiki with no affiliation to Remedy Entertainment. Every fact is sourced from official channels or credited previews, and unconfirmed data is marked as such.
How current is the information?
Articles are dated and re-verified as official information lands — pre-launch facts are confirmed against Remedy announcements and store pages, with gaps marked TBD rather than guessed.
Master CONTROL Resonant
Before Launch Day
Release info, characters, combat systems and world guides — every fact verified and dated, updated as Remedy reveals more.