Control Resonant: Release date, pre-orders, gameplay and more

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After a long wait, the release date for Control Resonant has finally been confirmed.

The game comes from beloved auteur Sam Lake and his studio, Finland’s Redemy Entertainment.

After the devastating events of the 2019 game, where the Hiss destroyed the Federal Bureau of Control, Resonant has a high bar to clear.

Here’s a complete guide to everything you need to know about Control Resonant, including the release date, how to pre-order, and what to expect from the gameplay.

When is the Control Resonant release date?

Control Resonant will release on 24 September 2026 for PC, Xbox Series X/S and PS5.

A new trailer revealed during the June 2026 Sony State of Play confirmed the game’s release date.

A September release makes sense, as most film studios are trying to avoid competing with the highly anticipated release of GTA 6 in November.

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Can I pre-order Control Resonant?

Yes! Pre-orders for the game opened in June.

You can purchase a digital copy of the game for yourself on your platform’s respective storefront:

  • PC (Steam)
  • PlayStation Store
  • Xbox Store

Okay, so it looks like if you want a physical copy of Control Resonant, I can only pre-order it in the US right now. That’s what I’ve found, anyway!

You can purchase the standard version or a special Steelbook version of the game at these stores:

  • Best Buy – Standard | Steelbook
  • GameStop – Standard | Steelbook

Players who pre-order the game will also get the following pre-order bonuses:

  • Hiss Corruption Outfit
  • Occult Outfit
  • Pickpocket’s Tool Artifact

Control Resonant editions

There are four different editions of Control Resonant available. These are:

  • Standard Edition
  • Physical Edition
  • Digital Deluxe Edition
  • Steelbook Edition

The Physical Edition includes everything from the Standard Edition, but it also comes with a physical disc.

The Digital Deluxe Edition, however, does include some added bonuses:

  • 48-hour Early Access
  • Digital Artbook
  • Original Soundtrack
  • Untapped Artifact (Wallet)
  • Starter Resource Bundle
  • AWE Mission Outfit

The Steelbook Edition is, in effect, the ‘deluxe’ version of the Physical Edition. It includes:

  • Black and red Steelbook with Dylan Faden on the cover
  • Three Premium Fine Art Prints
  • Poster
  • Collectable Outer Slipcase

Control Resonant gameplay and story details

Instead of being a third-person shooter like the first game, Control Resonant is an action RPG.

In this game, you play as Dylan Faden, Jesse Faden’s brother. He’s been sent by the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) to Manhattan to combat dangerous supernatural forces like the Hiss and the Mold, all while searching for his missing sister, Jesse.

Dylan fights with a weapon called the Aberrant. Similar to Jesse’s Service Weapon, it can change into different shapes – like a large two-handed hammer or a pair of blades – giving him versatile combat options.

Just like other games from Remedy, Resonant will likely have many connections and references to their previous titles, especially Control and the Alan Wake games.

Here’s how the developers themselves describe the game:

Following years of being held captive by the Federal Bureau of Control, Dylan Faden finds himself in a strangely altered Manhattan just as a major paranormal event is unfolding.

Dylan is tasked with stopping a strange, powerful being that’s changing reality itself. He’ll need to learn to control his newly discovered abilities and defend Manhattan from the many dangers appearing as a result.

Is there a trailer for Control Resonant?

Yes! The game was first revealed with an announcement trailer during The Game Awards 2025.

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A gameplay trailer was shown during Sony’s State of Play in February, giving players a first look at the game’s updated combat.

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We learned more about the game’s story when a story trailer was shown during June’s State of Play event.

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Alex RaisbeckGaming writer

Alex Raisbeck writes about video games for TopMob, covering both popular, big-budget titles and smaller, independent games. He’s also contributed to several other gaming publications, including VideoGamer, GamesRadar+, PC Gamer, and PCGamesN.

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2026-06-04 18:38