CONTROL Resonant: Dylan Faden Takes Center Stage in Remedy's Most Ambitious Action RPG

Remedy Entertainment unveiled CONTROL Resonant at The Game Awards 2025, marking the studio's return to the Federal Bureau of Control with their most ambitious project to date.

Seven Years of Silence

Set seven years after the events of the original Control, the Oldest House's containment has catastrophically failed. Jesse Faden has vanished without a trace, and Manhattan now writhes under the grip of supernatural phenomena that have escaped into the real world.

Dylan Faden, Jesse's brother who spent the first game in a comatose state dominated by the Hiss, has finally awakened. His mission is singular: find Jesse. But the path forward leads through a New York City transformed into something far stranger than the shifting corridors of the Oldest House ever were.

The Aberrant: Supernatural Combat Evolved

Dylan wields the Aberrant, a shape-shifting supernatural weapon that transforms between devastating forms:

• Dual staffs for rapid, flowing combat
• Massive hammers for crushing power attacks
• Scythes for sweeping area control

Beyond melee combat, Dylan commands supernatural abilities including hovering, devastating ground attacks, high-speed movement, and precise parrying. The combat system emphasizes build customization, allowing players to craft their own playstyle through an action RPG framework.

Open-Ended Exploration

Remedy describes CONTROL Resonant's structure as open-ended exploration rather than traditional open world. Manhattan serves as a playground of interconnected supernatural zones, each presenting unique challenges and mysteries to uncover.

The game is designed to function both as a sequel for existing fans and as a fresh entry point for newcomers to the franchise. Dylan's outsider perspective to the events of the first game provides natural exposition without bogging down the narrative for returning players.

A New Partnership

CONTROL Resonant is co-financed and co-produced with Annapurna Pictures, representing a significant collaboration for Remedy Entertainment. This partnership extends beyond the game itself, with plans for film and television adaptations set within Remedy's shared universe.

CONTROL Resonant launches in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and Mac.