Remedy Entertainment debuted a new trailer for Control Resonant, its highly anticipated sequel to Control, alongside a release date. It’s out on September 24th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, with pre-orders now available. There’s even a Digital Deluxe Edition which provides 48 hours of early access, a starting resource bundle, an AWE Mission outfit, and much more.
As for the new trailer, it’s somewhat hard to pin down. After some brief flashbacks about his sister and the torment he felt in containment, Dylan Faden is told about a powerful resonance that emanated once the FBC’s lockdown ended. Someone admonishes him for not being FBC, and apparently not even human. Not that he’s going to stop playing hero, but the stakes are high.
Taking place over seven years after the original’s events (pretend FBC: Firebreak wasn’t a thing), Control Resonant sees Manhattan overtaken by a paranatural threat of massive proportions. Having awakened from his coma, Jesse’s brother ventures into the city to cull the threat, helping the Federal Bureau of Control and maybe finding his sister in the process.
Remedy has described Control Resonant as its “biggest and most ambitious game” to date, with the Southern Reach trilogy, The X-Files, and Roadside Picnic serving as inspirations. Combat has expanded significantly to include many more builds, whether it’s combo-focused melee attacks or paranatural abilities against foes. It expands even further in New Game Plus, which opens up a fourth Artifact slot for even crazier possibilities.
