A major new update for Control has been released today on PC, delivering a host of technical improvements, graphical enhancements, and previously exclusive pre-order content to all players. The 1.30 update aims to refine the game‘s visuals and performance while making pre-order bonuses accessible to a wider audience.
Pre-Order Bonuses Now Available to All
With this update, content that was previously locked behind pre-orders is now available to all users. This includes the Astral Dive Suit, Tactical Response Gear, and Urban Response Gear outfits. Additionally, players can now experience Dr. Yoshimi Tokui’s Guided Imagery Experience, a unique in-game segment featuring voiceover work from legendary game creator Hideo Kojima. Originally, this content was exclusive to the PS4 Digital Deluxe Edition, but it is now accessible on PC without restrictions.
Graphical and Technical Enhancements
Beyond unlocking pre-order content, the Control 1.30 update introduces a significant number of improvements to the game’s visual fidelity and overall technical stability. One of the standout features is the introduction of a new ultra ray tracing preset, which provides higher temporal stability and increased rays per pixel, offering a more refined lighting and reflection system for users with high-end GPUs.
Other notable graphical updates include:
- Ultrawide resolution supports up to an impressive 48:9 aspect ratio
- Improved SDR implementation, now upgraded to 10-bit depth to reduce visible color banding
- Support for resolutions beyond 4K, expanding options for high-resolution displays
Additionally, NVIDIA users benefit from an updated DLSS version 3.7, bringing improvements to temporal stability and DLAA support while also allowing for arbitrary resolution scaling.
HDR Support and Its Limitations
One of the most requested features, official HDR support, has finally been implemented in Control with update 1.30. However, early community feedback suggests that the new HDR mode caps the overall brightness values without enhancing highlight detail, making it a less effective implementation compared to unofficial HDR mods that some players have been using. Those seeking a fully realized HDR experience may still prefer third-party solutions over the built-in option.
Control’s Future: A Sequel and a Multiplayer Spin-off
While Control continues to receive updates, developer Remedy Entertainment is also hard at work on multiple new projects set in the same universe. The highly anticipated Control 2 is currently in development, promising to expand upon the mysterious and surreal world introduced in the first game. In addition, a multiplayer spin-off titled FBC: Firebreak is also in the works and is expected to launch later this year, offering players a new way to experience the world of the Federal Bureau of Control.
Availability
Control is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One. With the latest update, PC players can enjoy enhanced graphics and technical upgrades that further refine the experience of exploring the Bureau’s eerie and ever-shifting halls.
For those eager to dive back into Control, the 1.30 update offers a compelling reason to revisit the game and witness its world in even greater visual fidelity.
