Control Adds Hideo Kojima Mission in Surprise Update After 5 Years

Just now, an update for the PC version of “Control: Ultimate Edition” has been released, introducing features that were initially unavailable on this platform. Although the game is already five years old (with the original version being six years old), it remains one of Remedy’s top-tier titles, appreciated for its powerful combat and stunning visuals. Upon its release, it garnered numerous awards, including DLC and ties to “Alan Wake 2”. Owners of the “Ultimate Edition”, which brought the game to current-gen consoles, will now receive free content such as a new mission featuring Hideo Kojima, creator of “Death Stranding” and “Metal Gear Solid”, along with costumes.

The mission in question is Dr. Yoshimi Tokui’s Guided Imagery Experience, narrated by gaming legend Hideo Kojima. Initially exclusive to PS4 Digital Deluxe version of Control owners, it is now accessible for PC gamers as well. Coincidentally, this update comes just a day after the announcement of the release date for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach at SXSW. Although the timing might seem strategic, the update is currently live on PC and soon to be available on consoles. It includes pre-order incentives such as the Astral Dive Suit and Urban Response Gear, along with DLSS support and HDR Support, which has been eagerly anticipated by fans for quite some time.

The patch notes for Control: Ultimate Edition on PC can be found below:

Control Update 1.30 Patch Notes

Outfits

You can now get these new outfits, which you can pick up and wear from the Control Point located within the Central Executive Sector zone.

Originally available only for pre-orders, we now have:

1. Cosmic Exploration Suit (previously known as Astral Dive Suit)
2. Combat Action Gear (previously known as Tactical Response Gear)
3. City Survival Equipment (previously known as Urban Response Gear)

Missions

In the Research Sector’s Extrasensory Lab, every player will acquire a unique mission called “Dr. Yoshimi Tokui’s Guided Imagery Experience.” This mission, narrated by Hideo Kojima, can be played once you collect the Dr. Tokui Tapes as a collectible. (Previously, this mission was only available with the PlayStation 4 Digital Deluxe edition of Control.)

Graphics

1. Enhanced the game with High Dynamic Range (HDR) capabilities
2. Introduced a new Ultra ray tracing preset, increasing rays per pixel and improving temporal stability
3. Now supports ultrawide monitors up to 48:9 aspect ratio
4. Includes an adjustable Field of View (FOV) setting for the game camera
5. Upgraded color depth from Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) 8-bit to 10-bit, reducing visible color banding
6. Enhanced graphics adapter detection at startup, with automatic selection between DirectX 11 and DirectX 12
7. Fixed screen aspect ratio issues for ultrawide monitors
8. Allows the current monitor resolution to be easily selected in both the screen resolution and rendering resolution menus
9. Offers support for rendering resolutions beyond 4K
10. Improved texture streaming and resolved ray tracing bugs

DLSS Support

1. We’ve incorporated DLSS for various resolutions now.
2. Also included is support for DLAA.
3. Upgraded DLSS to version 3.7, boosting temporal stability.
4. Reintroduced film grain to the DLSS Super Resolution (SR).
5. Fixed shadow resolution issues when DLSS is active.
6. Introduced a mip map bias for DLSS that adjusts based on the resolution, thereby improving texture quality when using the DLSS Performance setting.

General

We’ve rectified the audio issues in cinematics and end credits by eliminating any unintentional channel mixing. Now, you will only hear what is meant to be heard. (It wasn’t a hiss, it was us. Our apologies.)

In addition, we’ve made some adjustments to fix bugs and prevent crashes in the software.

2025-03-10 20:43