Bold claim: a beloved paranormal franchise returns with bigger stakes and a bolder cityscape. Control Resonant expands the Remedyverse by introducing a fresh setting and new threats, while keeping the core mysteries fans crave. Here’s what to know, rewritten for clarity and accessibility.
Remedy Entertainment announced a direct sequel to 2021’s Control, signaling that players will return to its paranatural world in Control Resonant, slated for release next year. The game shifts the action from a contained HQ to a sprawling urban battlefield, elevating the sense of danger and scale.
In Control Resonant, you step into the shoes of Dylan Faden, the younger brother of Control’s protagonist, Jesse Faden. Dylan previously spent time in Federal Bureau of Control custody due to his potent supernatural abilities. With those powers now at his disposal, he must confront a cosmic menace while racing to locate his sister.
The trailer depicts Dylan awakening from a coma, guided by a voice from another dimension. He climbs out of a subway tunnel and faces a city overrun by monsters, followed by rapid cuts of combat sequences where Dylan wields a variety of melee weapons to defeat adversaries.
This time, the action stretches beyond the familiar FBC headquarters. Control Resonant sends players into the streets of Manhattan, contending with paranormal threats that have broken free from the bureau’s containment.
Who is Dylan Faden?
Dylan possesses extraordinary paranatural abilities akin to his sister. He was brought to the FBC’s headquarters and designated as Prime Candidate 6, or P6, for a potential future leadership role. His powers proved unstable, leading to measures to contain him.
During the events of Control, Jesse Faden encounters Dylan and becomes entangled with the Hiss, a malevolent paranatural force invading the FBC. Jesse ultimately rescues Dylan, but the cost is a coma for him.
What is the Remedyverse?
The Remedyverse refers to a shared universe spanning Remedy Entertainment’s games. Beginning with Alan Wake in 2010, Remedy has woven references to its other titles over time. It wasn’t until Control that players recognized a cohesive, overarching universe linking the games—an interconnected storytelling approach that rewards attentive fans.
Release window and platforms
Control Resonant is planned for release in 2026 and will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Mac, and Xbox Series X|S.
Want to discuss? Do you think shifting the setting from an internal facility to a city-wide landscape will change the gameplay balance? Is Dylan’s arc compelling enough to rival Jesse’s legacy? Share your thoughts below.
