Remedy Entertainment has confirmed the global release date for CONTROL Resonant, the next entry in its expanding CONTROL universe. The game is scheduled to launch on September 24, 2026, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Both digital and physical editions will be offered at launch, with pre-orders now open across supported platforms. A Mac version is also planned to follow later in 2026, arriving through Steam and the Mac App Store, extending the game’s reach beyond the initial release window.
Alongside the release date announcement, Remedy released a new story trailer that focuses heavily on the narrative direction of the sequel. The game continues the events of Control and places Dylan Faden at the center of a new paranormal crisis unfolding inside a distorted version of Manhattan. With Jesse Faden missing, the Federal Bureau of Control faces growing instability as reality itself begins to fracture under the influence of unknown forces.
The story introduces a new phenomenon known as Resonance, which joins existing threats like the Hiss and the Mold. This new force is not only altering environments but also reshaping the rules of reality, creating unpredictable conditions across the city. Remedy is continuing its focus on psychological themes, with the narrative exploring identity, control, and survival in a world where perception is constantly shifting.
Dylan Faden, portrayed by Sean Durrie, is positioned as the central figure of the story. Once a test subject within the FBC, he is now forced into a leadership role he never prepared for. As the crisis escalates, he is joined by both new and returning characters within the organization, expanding the internal dynamics of the Federal Bureau of Control.
Key details from the announcement include:
- CONTROL Resonant launches globally on September 24, 2026
- Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store
- Mac version planned for release later in 2026 through Steam and the Mac App Store
- The story follows Dylan Faden during a paranormal crisis in a warped Manhattan setting
- Introduction of a new cosmic force called Resonance alongside Hiss and Mold
- Jesse Faden is missing during the events of the sequel
- New ally Zoe de Vera joins the FBC team
- Returning characters include Simon Arish and Emily Pope
- GeForce NOW support confirmed at launch
- Developed by Remedy Entertainment as its most expansive CONTROL project to date
The new direction suggests a broader and more complex expansion of the CONTROL universe, with Remedy pushing deeper into interconnected storytelling and evolving paranormal systems. The shift in focus to Dylan Faden introduces a different perspective on the FBC’s internal struggles while maintaining the series’s signature atmosphere of unstable reality and scientific mystery. As the release date approaches, anticipation is expected to grow around how the studio evolves its narrative structure and gameplay systems for the next generation of hardware.
