Remedy Entertainment has officially announced Control: Resonant, launching in 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Unlike the original game, players will take on the role of Dylan, the younger brother of Jesse Faden, seven years after the first title. The narrative unfolds with Dylan's struggle against The Hiss, which has now invaded the streets of Manhattan. Control: Resonant introduces a new combat system, featuring a melee weapon known as the Aberrant, complemented by Dylan's supernatural powers. Remedy emphasizes a unique combat style that focuses on agile movements and tactical gameplay that encourages players to build their own character progression.

What new gameplay mechanics will Control: Resonant introduce?

Control: Resonant will offer a revamped combat experience with a focus on a crude, transforming melee weapon and the protagonist's special abilities. Players can expect a push-forward, fast-paced combat style that emphasizes tactical thinking and character customization, creating diverse gameplay opportunities.

Control is a critically acclaimed title that originally released in 2019 and was recognized as IGN's Game of the Year. Set in a surreal world filled with supernatural elements, the game explored themes of existentialism and control over one's fate. With its unusual narrative and innovative mechanics, Control garnered a loyal fanbase, setting high expectations for its follow-up title, Control: Resonant.