CONTROL Resonant Is Coming September 24, 2026
Remedy Entertainment confirmed the release date for CONTROL Resonant during Sony's State of Play June 2026 showcase. The highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 action-adventure classic launches September 24, 2026 across all platforms simultaneously.
- ▶Release date: September 24, 2026 (September 25 in New Zealand)
- ▶Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), Mac
- ▶Preorders: Available now
- ▶Digital Deluxe Edition: 48-hour early access included
🎬 Official Trailer
Game Overview
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Title | CONTROL Resonant | |
| Genre | Action-Adventure RPG | |
| Developer | Remedy Entertainment | |
| Publisher | Remedy Entertainment | |
| Release Date | September 24, 2026 | |
| Platforms | PS5 / Xbox Series X | S / PC (Steam · Epic) / Mac |
| Original Reveal | The Game Awards 2025 | |
| Release Date Confirmed | State of Play, June 2, 2026 |
Developer Profile
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Studio | Remedy Entertainment |
| Founded | 1995, Espoo, Finland |
| Known For | Max Payne, Alan Wake series, CONTROL, Alan Wake 2 |
| Previous Release | Alan Wake 2 (2023) — multi-GOTY winner |
| Creative Director | Mikael Kasurinen |
Story — The Hiss Has Left the Oldest House
Years after Jesse Faden defeated the Hiss and became director of the Federal Bureau of Control, the threat has broken containment. A new form of resonance — alongside the Hiss and the Mold — is now warping Manhattan, reshaping reality across the city.
This time, you play as Dylan Faden, Jesse's brother, who spent most of the first game imprisoned. Jesse is missing. Dylan must step into a role he was never prepared for: humanity's last line of defense.
Remedy's Mikael Kasurinen wrote in the announcement post:
""In Resonant, we go further into the Fadens' complicated past. Their lives have been anything but easy, and the cost of what they carry is about to come due. What lies ahead will push them further than either has gone before." — Mikael Kasurinen, Remedy Entertainment
The GameTrailers synopsis describes the setup: "Jesse Faden fought the Hiss as the newly-christened head of the Federal Bureau of Control, and now her brother Dylan has awakened from his long slumber. The Hiss has broken containment, escaping the confines of the Oldest House. Dylan may have been a tool of the Hiss, but now he must take the fight to them to save what's left of Manhattan... and our reality."
Key Changes from CONTROL (2019)
| Element | CONTROL (2019) | CONTROL Resonant (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Protagonist | Jesse Faden | Dylan Faden (sole playable) |
| Setting | The Oldest House | Oldest House + warped Manhattan |
| Threat | The Hiss (contained) | Hiss + new Resonance (city-wide) |
| Jesse's Role | Protagonist | Shapes Dylan's path |
| Scale | Single building | City-scale supernatural crisis |
Pre-Order Editions
| Edition | Contents | Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Base game | — |
| Digital Deluxe | Game + digital artbook + soundtrack | 48-hour early access |
Digital Deluxe owners can start playing on September 22 — two full days before the official launch.
Screenshots
CONTROL Resonant announcement trailer — Remedy Entertainment official (555,900+ views)
CONTROL Resonant release date reveal and story trailer — State of Play June 2026
About CONTROL (2019) — Context for New Players
CONTROL (2019) is a third-person action-adventure set inside the Federal Bureau of Control — a secret U.S. government agency hidden in a New York skyscraper called the Oldest House. Jesse Faden arrives looking for her brother Dylan (imprisoned there since childhood) and accidentally becomes the FBC's new Director, inheriting a weapon called the Service Weapon that only she can wield.
- ▶Metacritic: PC 87 / PS4 85 / Xbox One 85
- ▶Awards: BAFTA, D.I.C.E., and more
- ▶Alan Wake 2 connection: CONTROL is part of Remedy's shared universe
CONTROL Resonant is designed to be accessible to newcomers, but playing the original first will significantly enhance the story impact.
The Remedy Connected Universe
CONTROL Resonant is a key pillar in Remedy's shared fiction:
| Title | Connection |
|---|---|
| CONTROL (2019) | Direct prequel |
| Alan Wake 2 (2023) | Jesse and Alan's universes collide, Oldest House referenced |
| CONTROL: AWE DLC | The first bridge between the two franchises |
| Future Remedy titles | RCU continues to expand |
Community Reaction
Response to the State of Play reveal was strongly positive. Reddit's r/gaming and r/controlgame lit up with comments like "Remedy might actually top Alan Wake 2 with this one" and "Dylan as protagonist is the right call — he's been the most interesting character in the lore."
The reveal comes after Alan Wake 2's critical and commercial success cemented Remedy as one of the most exciting narrative-driven studios in the industry. Expectations for Resonant are high.
Buying Guide
Who Should Pre-Order Now
- ▶Fans of CONTROL (2019): This is the direct payoff to Dylan's story
- ▶Alan Wake 2 fans: Same universe, same Remedy storytelling DNA
- ▶Anyone who wants early access: Deluxe Edition's 48-hour head start is significant
Should You Play the Original First?
| Situation | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Never played CONTROL | Play the original first — it's on sale frequently |
| Played CONTROL but not Alan Wake 2 | Resonant will still make sense |
| Completed both CONTROL and AWE DLC | You're fully prepped — this is your payoff |
GamePeak Verdict
CONTROL Resonant is one of 2026's most anticipated releases. Remedy's track record since Alan Wake 2 is impeccable, and shifting the protagonist to Dylan Faden — long the most intriguing piece of the lore — is exactly the kind of creative move that separates Remedy from the pack. The September 24 launch gives the industry a major narrative event before GTA 6 dominates year-end conversation. Put in a preorder if the early access matters to you.
Sources: Remedy Entertainment official, PlayStation Blog, The Verge, GameSpot, GameTrailers, The Game Awards 2025